Muladhara, meaning "foundation" in Sanskrit, is the energy center of safety and security. Whether or not we were offered emotional and physical safety as children greatly affects how we relate to this chakra in adulthood, influencing our attachment styles. As we heal and activate this essential chakra, we learn how to cultivate a sense of safety at any moment, developing a loving relationship with ourselves and our surroundings, which allows us to flourish and grow. This chakra is associated with the King of Pentacles in tarot, symbolizing stability, abundance, and groundedness. Balancing the root chakra can be supported by using red crystals such as red jasper and garnet, as well as earthy-colored crystals like hematite and smoky quartz.
Balanced = secure, grounded, confident
Unbalanced = greed, insecurity, procrastination, lethargy
