The first part of neutralizing a negative force is to know what that force is capable of. 

PROPERTIES OF THE ROOT CHAKRA:

Tantra:Adhara, Brahma Padma, Bhumi Chakra, Chaturdala, Chatuhpatra, Muladhara, Mula Chakra, Mula Padma

Vedas (late Upanishads):Adhara, Brahma, Muladhara, Mulakanda

Puranic:Adhara, Muladhara

Name Meaning:Foundation

Ruling Planet:Mars

Associated Age:1 - 7 years of age

Shape:Square

Sense Organ(s):Nose

Work Organ(s):Anus

Location:Base of Spine – Genital Region

Color:Red, Orange

Kosa:Food sheath or Annamaya Kosa

Ruling God:Brahma

Ruling Goddess:Dakini

Day:Monday

Gland/Organ:Genitalia

Astrological Sign(s):Aries, Taurus, Scorpio and Capricorn

Petals:4

Sanskrit Letters on Petals:vam, sham, sham, sam

Note:High C

Frequency:535 cycles per second

Loka:Bhur

Tala:Patala

Element:Earth

Crystals/Minerals:Garnet, Tourmaline, Obsidian, Smokey Quartz, Jasper, Bloodstone, Unichite, Selenite, Jade, Pyrite

Bija Akshara (Seed Mantra):Lam

Bija Bearer:Airavata

Flower(s):Aromatic Woods, Resins, Saps

Tarot:The Magician, The Fool

Rune(s):Uruz, Thurisaz

Mantra:Gan Ganapataye Namah

Opened, Gives:Groundedness, Stability, Balance, Strength, Fertility, Health, Longevity, Stamina, Passion

Closed, Gives: Insecurity, Introversion, Low Self Esteem, Frailty, Insecurity, Uncoordination

HOW DO I ACTIVATE MY ROOT CHAKRA - Courage - 1st Chakra from Sevan