The Solar Plexus chakra connects us with the energy to take action and express our true personal power.Oct 31, 2019
The third chakra is called the SOLAR PLEXUS Chakra(Manipura)
This chakra symbol connects us with the energy to take action and is the seat of self-esteem and expressing our personal power. Intuitive communication are strong in this chakra often referred to as ‘gut instincts’.
Self-honouringstarts here. A healthy third chakra honours emotions, warmth, intellectualunderstanding, and self-confidence. A keen awareness of your personal powercomes from this chakra.
The Solar Plexus is the energy distribution centre, thefirst of the chakras of relationships. Our relationship to the world around us, and our beliefs about ourplace within it come from this the third of the seven chakras.
The physical aspect of the Third Chakra
When in balance physically you have strength to fightinfections, are free of allergic reactions, and are able to use the nutrientsyou ingest. Spiritually, when the solarplexus is in balance you are free to interpret the world through your ownthoughts and emotions and not live in fear of violating the dictums of others. When in balance the solar plexus chakra offers usemotional optimism and a healthy ego enabling us to feel our emotions. We feeljoyful, happy and enthusiastic.
The solar plexus chakra allows one to really know oneself. It is related to your self-worth and when in balancewe feel good about ourselves and have an optimistic attitude towards life. Itis the balance between intuition and intellect.
Zodiac signsAries, Leo and Sagittarius
Location
Located midway between the rib cage and the navel,this is chakra holds the sense of identity.
Colour
The colourassociated with the solar plexus chakra is Yellow. Yellow is the symbol of themind, intellect, high intelligence and wisdom. It is a positive magneticvibration that acts as an equalizer for irritable conditions of the nervoussystem.
What areas the Solar Plexus chakra governs
The Solarplexus chakra is associated with the pancreas, liver, gall bladder, spleen,digestive system and nervous system. It also controls the immune system.The solar plexus chakra isassociated with the fire element because fire provides warmth and comfort, butalso can cause fear and terror. This chakra spans a wide emotional area.
The solarplexus is the organising brain of the nervous system and as such, is animportant power centre that should be kept in a perfect equilibrium.
An out of Balance third chakra
Blocks inthis chakra symbol cause fear of rejection, over sensitivity to criticism, theneed to exert power over others, hot temper, demanding and blaming, judgmentalattitudes, feelings of lack of recognition, aloofness, fear of something new,low energy, confusion over which direction to go, and low self-esteem. It ishere we learn of self-empowerment, integrity and self-respect.
When it is out of balance physically you will have lowtolerance to infection, suffer from hormone disorders, or have low tolerancefor many foods.
When the solar plexus is out of balance spiritually youwill feel fear: fear of the displeasure of others, and disappointing others, orfear of subordinating your life and pleasures to the will of others.
Some signsthat the Solar Plexus Chakra is out of balance are:
- Difficultyconcentrating
- Poor abilityto make decisions or judge a situation accurately
- A feelingthat you are more important than other people
- Troubletaking action or getting things done
Physical/Medical issues
If the issueis left unattended to, may lead on to more serious issues such as: Diabetes,pancreatitis, liver disease, peptic ulcer, Coeliac’s disease, gall stones,stomach problems and food allergies.
Health Issues:diabetes,hypoglycemia, nervousness, low energy, muscle cramps, stomach problems, lumbarspine, liver disorders.
EmotionalIssues
Imbalancesare caused bylow self worth,worry about how we view ourselvesor how other people view us.Fears play an important part in causingimbalances in the Solar Plexus region. Worry about the future and lack ofcourage to change. You may feel tendencies towards violence or vandalism and loseyour temper quickly. If you are holding on to these emotions you may beoverwhelmed by despair and negativity.
RelativeQuestions
If you animbalance in your solar plexus chakra. Look at the following questions honestlyto help seek balance.
- Are you worried about the actions of someoneelse?
- Do yourespect yourself and others too?
- Are you worried what someone thinks aboutyou?
- How often do you confused about yourself?
- Do you regularly feel inferior?
- Are you over analysing something?
- Ispassive-aggressive manipulation of others something you do to get your way?
- How often doyou feel like a victim?
- Do youcompensate from low self-esteem and shame based feelings by being overlyresponsible?
- Are you hiding your true feelings behindexcessive sarcasm?
- Is there an extreme in being notablypessimistic?
- Are you worried about the future or in despairover something?
- Can youfollow your heart to break through blocks and fears?
- Is courage something you feel you are lacking?
- Are youafraid of change?
- What causesyou to lose your power and why?
- Do youmaintain your integrity by following through on what you say?
Things that may help the flow of your Solar Plexus
Yellow crystals (Tigers Eye, citrine, topaz, amber) are helpful in restoringbalance to the Solar Plexus Chakra. For healing,these stones are said to aid in the treatment of diabetes and constipation.They can also be used to neutralize a haggard or a fat condition. Thebenefits of just a few minutes a day with one of these crystals resting on thechakra location are substantial and even more so when you do it in brightsunlight.
Yoga andMeditation
The benefits are enhanced if the crystal therapy isaugmented with Yoga positions that focus on the midsection and with meditationthat seeks answers to your true desires.
Aromatherapy
Oils andIncense which can be used, associated with the throat chakra are: Rosemary, Peppermintand Ginger
Nutrition
Pasta, Bread, Cereal Foods, Milk, Yogurt, Ginger and Mint can help you to cleanse, clear and open up your solar plexus chakra.
Affirmations
As I focus on this yellow light that radiates from mysolar plexus, I am able to see all the people in my life, those from the pastand present, my family, friends, and even foes. I see them in a circle oflight, a loving, healing light. They are truly blessed in this circle, they areof good health and sound mind, they are at peace. I now choose to take back mypower from all these people, and I lovingly release all feelings of any painthat they may have caused me. The more I release, the more I love, the more Ilove, the more I am loved!
(A deep breath in) I lovingly acknowledge, accept andappreciate.
“I ampositively empowered and successful in all my ventures”
Susan Jane – The Intuitist
We are all Naturally Intuitive, it is part of Human Nature. It is our Intuitive Nature
