Location: 2-3" below naval
Symbol & Element: Water; Crescent
Astrology Sign: Water signs of Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces
Sense: Taste
Foods: Water; Juice; Tea
Related Addictions: Sugar; Food; Alcohol; Relationships
Physical Areas: Blood Sugar; Spleen; Female reproductive organs; Adrenal Gland; Urinary Tract
Related to: Feelings and emotions; needs & boundaries; trust; warmth; intimacy; attachment; addictions; pleasure v need; beginnings; endings

This chakra is most directly related to energy flow, as expressed in the flow of blood, and especially with the energies of sexuality and creativity. It is also deeply connected to the five physical senses. When it is unblocked people feel fully alive, energetic, spontaneous, guilt-free. and in full appreciation of their bodies. When it is unbalanced reproductive organ diseases, joint stiffness, and various blood disorders may result.

Gemstones associated with the second chakra:

• Bloodstone can stimulate energy.
• Carnelian is associated with creativity and decision-making.
• Red Garnet encourages patience.
• Red Jasper helps to connect us to the flowing energies of the earth.
• Ruby, the stone of passion, enhances sensory awareness.
• Ruby in Zoisite is a way to benefit from ruby's energy in a grounding form.