Pictured
above is a depiction of the symbol for our SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA. Some also refer to this chakra as the Navel,
based on location.
Our
SOLAR PLEXUS chakra is your center for POWER and WILL.
This
energy's color representation is YELLOW.
The SOLAR
PLEXUS chakra is ruled by the element: FIRE.
It is
typically developed between the ages of 18 months and 4 years old, but can
still be strewngthened today.
This
energy center is located on your body, between the ribcage and the navel, below
the diaphram. Based on location, this
chakra interacts with the upper abdomen, stomach, liver, gall bladder,
pancreas, intestine, and spleen. This is connected to the endocrine gland.
Archetypes of
those with strong SOLAR PLEXUS chakra energy are emitting self-esteem,
self-confidence, self-respect, self-love and strong will with a sense of
empowerment. They intend to attain an
achieved state of: Being.
Some
stones may bring strength, a balance, and a reminder of this chakra: amber,
topaz, citrine.
Essential
oils to use are: juniper, lavender, bergamot, and rosemary.
If you have a Balanced and Open SOLAR
PLEXUS Chakra: You see yourself clearly and
know who you are in this body and in this universe.
If your SOLAR PLEXUS Chakra is unbalanced: You
perceive others, not how they are, but how you
perceive them to be. An unbalanced SOLAR
PLEXUS chakra will have the ego in control.
REMEMBER
it is important to care for all of your chakras or energy centers. Your SOLAR
PLEXUS CHAKRA has a number of ways for us to care for it. First, know
that the musical note of this energy center is the note E.
Use this
note as an entrance and exit of your mediation. Hum this
note throughout your day to recenter your SOLAR PLEXUS energy.
The mantra I
suggest for your SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA is:
I ACT
You may
create your own mantras or find others that may suit you better. Whatever
you choose, allow it to reconnect the SOLAR PLEXUS as center of your will and
power. Make the spiritual connection to accept your place in this life
stream. This chakra's power is WILL.
A chant
may also be used to engage the energy center through vocal and auditory
connections. The chant for the NAVEL is: RAM and/or DA
As you
chant, hold your hands in front of your stomach, slightly below your solar plexus. Join your fingers at the tops and have them all
pointing away from you (an outward prayer position). Cross your thumbs and keep your fingers
straight. Concentrate on your
navel. Chant in the key of E three times
while taking large breaths.
The SOLAR PLEXUS Chakra is needs
foods to feed self-esteem and self-love.
These include 3 types:
granola and grains: pastas, breads, cereals, seeds,
rice; DAIRY: milk, cheese, yogurt; SPICES; ginger, mints, chamomile, turmeric,
cumin, fennel
This
last exercise is a physical grounding activity.
A daily
practice to love and honor this part of your being is to hug yourself as
tightly as possible. As you do this, INHALE
puff you your chest as far as you can.
Twist to the right and hold for 5 counts. Then, exhale as you come back to center. Again, inhale and puff your chest. This time twist to the left and hold for five
counts. Come back to center and slowly
release your arms. Repeat 3x.
