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List of Correspondences for the
Root or Base or Red Chakra
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Chakra One |
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Name: |
Root Chakra |
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Sanskrit Name: |
Muladhara – ‘Root’ or 'Base' |
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Colour: |
Bright Red |
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Symbol: |
4 Petal Lotus |
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Aura Layer: |
Etheric Layer |
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Principle: |
Physical Entity, Gravity, and Survival |
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Element: |
Earth |
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Goals: |
Stability, grounding, prosperity, right livelihood, physical health. |
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Malfunction: |
Obesity, hemorrhoids, constipation, sciatica, anorexia, knee troubles, bone
disorders, frequent illness in general, frequent fears, not able to focus or
sit still. |
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Purpose: |
Links the individual with the physical world. Defines the concept of
‘being’. Serves as the foundation to evolve and build personality.
Involves characteristic such as energy, self-expression, ambition,
consistency, security, and survival. |
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In Balance: |
Strong connection to nature. Trust in nature’s laws. |
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Out of Balance: |
Inability to trust Nature. Focus on material possessions. Need to satisfy
own desires and wishes. |
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Location: |
Base of the Spine, Between genitals and anus |
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Direction: |
pointing downwards |
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Gland: |
Adrenals (Behind the Kidneys 1.Cortex - unknown secretion 2. Medulla -
Adrenalin secretion) |
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Body Parts Associated with it: |
The dense, solid parts of the body, bones, teeth, nails, legs, arms,
intestines, anus, prostate, blood, cell structure. |
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Sense: |
Smell |
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Foods: |
Protein, Meat |
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Natures Experience: |
Earth - Soil |
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Zodiac: |
Taurus, Capricorn also Ascendant |
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Planets: |
Saturn |
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Associated Tarot Cards: |
The Empress, The Devil, The World. |
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Associated Animals: |
Elephant, Ox, Bull |
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Gemstones: |
Agate, Bloodstone, Garnet, Ruby, Smoky Quartz, Hematite |
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Essential Oils: |
Cedar, clove, Cypress, Marjoram, Myrrh |
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Mantra: |
LAM |
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Tone: |
C |
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Right: |
“Right to Have” |
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Ray: |
4th Ray of 'Harmony through Conflict' |
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Yoga Path: |
Hatha Yoga |

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