The Muladhara Chakra (22nd Arcanum)

The Muladhara chakra is one of the energy centres responsible for human health in all its aspects. It can be either open or blocked. When this chakra is closed, individuals often experience physical health issues. To open the chakra, it’s necessary to unblock the associated energies. This can be done by performing a Destiny Matrix calculation and interpreting its results, which help reveal why certain energies may be in deficit. All the essential information needed for this analysis lies in a person’s date of birth.

What Is the Muladhara Chakra?

Muladhara is the first chakra. In Sanskrit, the term means “root”, “base”, or “foundation”. It is located in the perineum, between the anus and the genitals. As the lowest chakra, its energy flows downwards, symbolising a person’s connection to nature and the physical world. It governs life and death.

This energy centre is vitally important. Its powerful energy supports well-being, longevity, and overall health. Like the other chakras, it is interpreted in the Destiny Matrix through the meanings of three Arcana:

• Physical aspect
• Energy flow
• Emotions

In Hinduism, Muladhara is believed to be the dwelling place of Kundalini Shakti — a goddess and divine energy representing spiritual power.

Chakra Symbolism

The symbol of Muladhara is a red lotus with four petals, representing energy vortices that are in constant rotation. These petals are associated with the four elements: water, fire, earth, and air. In the centre lies a yellow square symbolising Earth energy, containing an inverted triangle — a symbol of the feminine. Inside the triangle is a lingam, representing the masculine, coiled three and a half times by the sleeping Kundalini serpent.

The primary colour of this chakra is red (often crimson), although it may also include golden, yellow, black, or blue hues.

Muladhara Chakra Placement in the Destiny Matrix

The root chakra is located in the lower right corner of the diagonal square in the Destiny Matrix. The numbers positioned in this area reflect basic human needs and relate to motivation, stability, and safety. These energies also indicate popularity with the opposite sex, as well as potential issues with conception, pregnancy, or childbirth.

Muladhara’s Role in Men and Women

Regardless of gender, this chakra supports the health and proper functioning of the urinary system, kidneys, adrenal glands, intestines, and lower back.

In women, it regulates the reproductive system — uterus, ovaries, menstruation, and pregnancy. The proper function of this chakra is especially vital for women, as Muladhara energy is passed on to their children.

In men, it governs the prostate gland and influences potency and sperm motility.

Beyond its physical influence, this chakra also affects spiritual well-being — including a sense of safety, success, and stability. A balanced Muladhara supports survival in crisis situations such as accidents, natural disasters, or emergencies.

Chakra Energy in the Destiny Matrix

To understand the state of this chakra’s energy, you’ll need to calculate your Destiny Matrix. This can be done easily using the online calculator. All you need is a name, gender, and date of birth — and the result is ready within minutes. The tool reveals the condition of your Muladhara and other chakras, providing a full diagram, decoding, and practical recommendations.

Information about this foundational chakra offers insights into your physical health, pointing out strengths and areas that may need more attention. It also allows you to proactively maintain wellness and avoid future health issues.

Open Muladhara

An open root chakra indicates excellent reproductive health — for both men and women. These individuals tend to have strong, healthy children and well-functioning organs, especially in the urinary and reproductive systems.

Spiritually, they are grounded and emotionally stable. They rarely complain, are hard to offend, and demonstrate clear life motivation — they know exactly what they want.

Those with a powerful, open Muladhara rarely struggle financially and have a natural ability to manage resources wisely. This chakra is common in people who are confident, fearless, and emotionally secure.

Blocked Muladhara

When the root chakra is blocked, individuals may suffer from reproductive and urinary health problems. It can lead to difficulties with conception or pregnancy, disorders in the male and female reproductive systems, digestive issues like constipation or diarrhoea, and lower back pain or sciatica.

A closed Muladhara can also lead to spiritual disorientation. Suppressed earth energy caused by shame or fear results in anxiety and financial instability. To change this, the chakra must be cleansed and energy flow restored.

How to Activate Muladhara on Your Own

It’s possible to unblock the root chakra independently, especially if you have self-awareness and understand your true desires. This requires maintaining a stable intimate relationship, looking after your health, following a balanced lifestyle, eating well, spending time outdoors, and engaging in moderate physical activity.

It is also essential to face your fears, release excessive shyness, and avoid negative emotions such as jealousy, envy, or resentment. Learn to manage your resources wisely and constructively.

Using Mantras and Meditation with Muladhara

To activate the chakra, it’s recommended to use the mantra “LAM” during meditation or yoga. It should be chanted continuously throughout the session. Calming music and breathing exercises also support the opening of this lower chakra by balancing energies and improving both physical and emotional well-being.

Affirmations and spiritual practices also greatly benefit the root chakra. One of the simplest and most effective methods is walking barefoot on grass or soil. Pleasant aromas and the presence of flowering plants also have a positive effect, helping to instil a sense of safety, calm, and inner balance.

The most effective method of activation depends on the energies within your Destiny Matrix. For precise guidance, we recommend using the calculator and carefully reviewing the personalised decoding results.