The Solar Plexus Chakra
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This chakra holds our formed personality, our wishes and desires. It is where our strength and ability to take action lay. This is our personal power center, the place where we hold our "gut" feelings and where we shape our experiences. It is the center where we assimilate feelings such as intense emotion, laughter, joy and anger. The solar plexus is one of our intuitive centers. It relates to our sense of power and influence, strength, wisdom ("inner knowing"), will and self-esteem This is the chakra of physical and material power, with an emphasis on mastery in the physical realm, especially the ability to manifest one's hopes and dreams. It controls the things you choose to do and why you choose to do them. It relates to expressing your unique individuality in the physical world. This is the center that defines our self-esteem. The personality that develops during puberty is housed in this chakra. It's where our thoughts, opinions and judgments originate. It also governs psychic experiences, accomplishments. This chakra begins its development at age 8 and remains in focus until about age 12. It comes into focus again between 38 and 42, and then again between the ages of 68 and 72. LOCATION (on the body):below the heart and between the lower row of ribs, in the curve below the breastbone. COLOR associated with it:Yellow (Solar yellow), gold ELEMENT:Fire SENSE:Sight PHYSICAL AREAS OF THE BODY AFFECTED: This chakra governs the pancreas gland (which governs carbohydrate metabolism), liver, upper intestines, spleen, adrenal glands, diaphragm, lumbar spine, the level of sugar in the blood, abdomen, digestive system, automatic nervous system, middle back and muscles INFORMATION STORED IN THIS CHAKRA:relates to first impressions, old emotional pictures, ancestral "baggage", duality and controlling patterns, as well as our awareness of our Self within the Universe. Your sensitivity is stored here. Most trance mediums work through the solar plexus. This chakra is RULED BY Sun & Mars ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS:Aries, Leo ANGEL:Michael ANIMALS / ARCHETYPES:Ram / Spiritual Warrior / Drudge DEITIES: Rudra (god of storms), Lakini (astral planes awareness), Vahini (nature god), Apollo, Agni, Amon-Ra, Brigit, Athene METAL:Iron POSITIVE QUALITIES: would include self-confidence, a clear sense of purpose, self-respect, respect for others, self-will, spontaneity, objectivity, emotional control, the ability to give freely to others, effectiveness, energy, strength, courage, and the will to succeed. Vision, form, ego, karma, confidence, optimism, good humor, and intellect are also some of the qualities that are evident when this chakra is healthy. WHEN HEALTHY - When this chakra is healthy it spins left for positive power. You have an inner calmness and tolerance, and the ability to generate abundance through creative visualization of your goals. You have learned the power of manifesting. You'll make wise choices in your life, have emotional peace, feel self-confident, have a clear sense of purpose, and pursue dreams which others would consider impossible. You're self-motivating and have a good self-image. You'll have a strong, balanced feeling of power without trying to dominate others. When the solar plexus is open, you can find your unique gift, the work that gives you pleasure and makes you feel fulfilled. One way to do this is to consider what you most enjoyed doing when your were a child. This will give you clues about your natural inclinations. NEGATIVE QUALITIES: would include low self-esteem, indecision, afraid of commitment, being weak-willed, insecurity, aggressiveness, domination, nervousness, distrust, bickering, bitterness, powerlessness, lethargy, a quick temper. Sorrow, fear, shame, sadness, treachery, anger, resentment, guilt, jealousy, delusion, foolishness, feelings of inferiority, being over-analytical, sarcasm and pessimism are also qualities you may see or experience when this chakra is unhealthy. WHEN OUT OF BALANCE, DEFICIENT, OR BLOCKED - it creates a tendency for needing material reinforcement, you may feel isolated, nervous, distrustful, you lack self-confidence, are insecure about money and other physical things, you may allow others to push you around and control you, may be oversensitive to criticism. Weakness in this chakra can push you into a mental slump, and/or make you over-cautious. You may have unreasonable fears and an inability to explore and try new things. You may over-worry, feel isolated, yet afraid to be alone; you feel powerless, like a victim. You may feel the need to live up to others' expectations, be unable to learn, feel deprived of recognition. WHEN OVER-ACTIVE - it may cause a quick temper, nervousness, mental bullying; you may be aggressive, dominating, overbearing, controlling and manipulative. Can cause rage, violence, anger, destructive and self-destructive behavior. You may be in a constant search for power, have an over-inflated ego, be overly competitive and judgmental. You could be conceited and loud, a workaholic, a perfectionist and probably domineering. Complaining about relationships is something you probably always do. COMMON ADDICTIONS -sugar, caffeine, food, compulsive cleaning PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTIONS of the Sacral Chakra could include digestive problems, indigestion, acidity, alcoholism, stomach problems, constipation, diarrhea, IBS or diverticulosis, possibly Crohn's disease, pancreatitis, cancer, diabetes, ulcers, eating disorders causing problems being over- or under-weight; liver dysfunction, hepatitis, adrenal dysfunction, mid-spinal problems, gall stones, jaundice, skin problems, parasites, hypoglycemia, chronic fatigue, exhaustion, lack of sleep or disturbed sleep, allergies, and of course troubles with the physical parts of the body that this chakra governs. QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF:to help determine if this chakra needs clearing/recharging: Since this chakra deals with Personal Power, giving it away to others and reclaiming it back for yourself, ask yourself these questions:
Depending on your answers to these questions, you might want to spend a little time each day focusing on the Heart Chakra to help you balance out your physical/emotional bodies. Some things that may help you to become balanced are using colors, crystals, and gemstones, herbs, oils, etc. with your meditation or other chakra work. I have included a little information on these below. COLOR: If this chakra needs strengthening/balance/awakening, add yellow to your life, wear and/or use yellow or gold. If the Solar Plexus chakra is over-active adding the color violet and shades of violet, will help tone down the imbalance. Lighting a blue candle during mediation can bring the feelings of inner peace and calm into your life. MUSIC/SOUNDS:This chakra responds well to soft, gentle music, sounds and movement like swimming or walking. It responds very well to water. GEMSTONES:
To tone down this chakra use amethyst, light purple flourite, aquamarine. Some stones for specific work with this chakra are the: HERBS associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra: Celery, caraway, club moss, cinnamon, eyebright, gentian, ginger, horehound, lily of the valley, mastic, roots, rosemary, rowan, rue, saffron, and thyme. FRAGRANCES/OIL/INCENCES: Cinnamon, chamomile, geranium, vetivert, bergamot, ylang ylang peppermint, yarrow, rose. AFFIRMATIONS: SOME ACTIVITIES TO AWAKEN/BALANCE:the Heart Chakra:
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ThunderWolf is owner of New Age eBooks and The New Earth Pagan Shop web shops, and published author of several books. She has been a practicing witch and psychic card reader for over 30 years. You are permitted to republish this article at your own website, in your newsletter etc. as long you keep its content unaltered and the resourcebox above included. |
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