1st Chakra Mūlādhāra - Root - Plant-Based Ivory Pendant

Laser-engraved plant ivory pendant with the 1st chakra, Mūlādhāra or the “root chakra”

Dimensions: 2.8 cm

Complete with an adjustable black waxed cotton cord with a sliding knot.

Meaning: it is mental stability in life’s various situations and the ability to govern instincts; since it has only one pole, it tends to be slightly larger than the other chakras.

Location: In the perineum between the anus and the genitals, at the base of the spine

Function: Stability, security, self-confidence

Color: red

Element: Earth

Sense:  Smell

Crystals and stones: Ruby, red coral, garnet, jasper, black onyx, obsidian

Mantra: Lam

Note: Do

The characteristics of the first chakra

Mūlādhāra is the name of the first chakra, also known as the root chakra, which is located in the perineum between the genitals and the anus. It is the chakra that represents the support of the entire body (its name means precisely “the support of the base”) and is depicted as a lotus flower with scarlet petals, to which the color red is associated.

Its element is earth, and the phase of life associated with it is early childhood, strongly linked to emotions such as security and the joy of living.

The main characteristic of this chakra is its hardness, which is why exercises on Muladhara promote the strengthening and stability of the entire organism, both physically and emotionally.

When the first chakra is blocked, the consequences are a strong sense of insecurity and apathy, along with a loss of self-esteem that can lead us to a discouraged and perpetually resigned attitude in everyday activities.

Conversely, excessive activity of this chakra also does not bring positive consequences: it can lead to mental rigidity, hostility toward change, aggression, and an excessive attachment to money. We must pay particular attention to the Muladhara chakra when we go through periods of major change, such as a separation, a move, the start of a new activity, and generally all events that involve our sense of security and stability.

Material

Corozo, or “plant ivory” or “tagua,” is made from the dried seed of the tropical plant “Phytelephas macrocarpa,” usually called the elephant plant (Phytos = plant, elephas = elephant).

The plant, similar to a coconut palm, grows in the humid equatorial belt of central South America (Ecuador).

Each plant produces 8–10 inflorescences per year, each containing 250 seeds. When fresh, they contain a milky white liquid that, after 9 months of maturation, solidifies and turns into a white material very similar to animal ivory.

After drying, corozo nuts are cut into slices. The turned slice becomes a washer with regular dimensions.

The original color, from optical white to antiqued ivory, must be considered “natural” par excellence.

Dyeing with natural earths emphasizes the shape and highlights its unique and extraordinary grain, which is very similar to that of wood.