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Chakra Number: 1
Sound: D
Musical Note: C
Chakra: Root or base
Governed Parts of Body: Spinal column, kidneys
Location: Base of spine
Gland: Adrenal
Body: Physical
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Characteristics: Love, life, sex, passion, health strength, energy,
magnetism, vitality, will power. Can be impulsive, fiery, conceited.
Related Physical Issues: Blood, circulation, bladder, reproductive organs,
hemorrhoids, menstrual cramps, physical strength, low sex drive, sensuality.
Sources: Red clothes, sheets, foods, fruits, vegetables, cranberry juice,
red rose tea, red candles, lights, flowers and jewelry. These can stimulate
your survival needs and self-preservation instincts.
Effects of Color on Energy Center: It promotes warmth and can increase
body temperature. It can help you tune into the "here and now," physical
strength and healing of reproductive area. It counters depression. It helps to
vitalize and increase passion, sensuality and strength, and it can release adrenaline
in your body. (Red can strengthen anger so it is not recommended for waiting
rooms, and it can increase your appetite so it is often used in restaurants.)
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