The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.
Carl Jung
The Spiritual and Physical Significance of the Tailbone (Coccyx)
Here’s a video I made revealing the 6 parts of the spine, tailbone included, and their spiritual significance:
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The tailbone, or coccyx, is often overlooked in discussions about spiritual and physical wellbeing.
However, this small bone at the end of your spine holds profound spiritual significance.
The coccyx serves as a crucial anchor for your spine, acting as a conduit for the energy and information flowing between your body and the Earth.
The Connection Between The Tailbone And Intrinsic Self-Worth
The tailbone is intimately tied to your intrinsic self-worth.
It plays a vital role in your connection to the planet and your ability to receive and circulate Earth’s energy throughout your body, particularly through your heart.
When this connection is strong and unobstructed, you experience a deep sense of intrinsic self-worth—a recognition that you are valuable and necessary in this world.
Each of us is here with a unique purpose and set of skills that contribute to the evolution of the planet and the collective consciousness of humanity.
The function of the coccyx in receiving and grounding this Earth energy reinforces the understanding that your presence here is not only valuable but essential.
The Impact Of Early Life Experiences On The Tailbone Energy
However, this connection can be disrupted, often beginning in the womb.
If, during early development, there is a lack of love, nourishment, or security—whether due to a mother’s fear or uncertainty—the body may take on a sense of lack.
This can lead to the gripping of life force energy at the tailbone, a subconscious attempt to hold onto the limited energy perceived to be available.
This gripping can manifest as a deep-seated doubt in your self-worth, leading to a belief that you are not truly wanted or needed here.
Over time, this belief can block the flow of abundant life force energy, creating a cycle of scarcity and self-doubt.
In addition to psychological issues, it can involve various health crises.
Healing and Reconnecting with Your Intrinsic Worth
Understanding the spiritual meaning of the tailbone invites you to explore and heal these early wounds.
By releasing the grip on life force energy and embracing the abundant resources available, you can restore your connection to the Earth and rediscover your intrinsic self-worth.
This process involves not just physical relaxation, but also a shift in mindset—acknowledging that you are wanted, needed, and valuable, just as you are.
As you reconnect with the energy of the Earth through your tailbone, you align with your true purpose and contribute to the greater evolution of consciousness.
The Spiritual Essence of the Spine
The spiritual meaning of the tailbone is a reminder of your intrinsic value and the vital role you play in the world.
By nurturing this connection, you open yourself to the abundant energy of the Earth and the universe, fostering a deep sense of self-worth and purpose.
These articles delve into the spiritual dimensions of the spine and its various elements, including the tailbone.
Unlock Your Intrinsic Self-Worth
In many spiritual traditions, the tailbone, or coccyx, is believed to be a crucial anchor for our intrinsic self-worth and a reservoir of latent energy.
This energy, when awakened and aligned, can help us realize our true value and foster a more genuine and purposeful existence.
The tailbone’s connection to our intrinsic self-worth is not merely metaphorical.
It is a tangible, experiential reality that can be felt and lived.
Through practical exercises, insightful stories, and transformative practices, my book serves as the ultimate guide to understanding and harnessing, among other parts of the spine, the power of the tailbone.
It provides readers with the tools to resolve physical pain, clear psychological obstacles, and discover a path that resonates with their deepest values and aspirations.
Dr. Jay Uecker is the founder of the BioSoul Integration Center near Boulder, Colorado where he's been practicing for over 20 years. He’s an author, chiropractor, healer, and online soul integration coach who weaves Network Spinal Analysis, intuitive Parts Work, Brainspotting, SomatoRespiratory Integration, and body-centered awareness practices into his own technique, which he calls BioSoul Integration. His work helps people release unconscious resistance stored in the nervous system so they can embody their soul’s gifts and express their purpose more fully. Dr. Jay offers group healing sessions and one-on-one care, both in-person and online. He also offers a self-paced online course and a growing collection of transformational books. For a limited time, claim your FREE copy of If It Didn't Hurt: How to Resolve Your Pain and Discover Your Life Purpose.
My tailbone was broken during a rape when I was five years old. I am now 70 and I am having pain in that part of my body, like it’s bruised. I have been going through decades of spiritual awakening and I’m wondering if this pain is part of that. I haven’t been injured lately in any way.
Sorry to hear that you had to go through that. The tenderness you’re feeling in that area could be the after effects of the physicl damage, of course, having broken it, even if it was long ago. But the body certainly stores the emotional energy of trauma. Have you been thinking about this incident recently? Is it and the emotions and stories you told yourself and the themes around that incident closer to the surface for some reason? Themes that might be involved could be self worth. You don’t necessarily have to answer that question here. Just something to consider.
