29 Nov Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) Guide
The Solar Plexus Chakra system is located in the third position from the bottom of the spine just above the navel in the upper abdomen. Among the seven chakras, this chakra governs and helps with self-esteem, confidence as well as a sense of purpose, and feeling in control similar to the crown chakra. In ancient Hindu holy books, the Solar Plexus was called Manipura in Sanskrit, translated as “lustrous gem”. The solar plexus chakra symbol is a yellow lotus with ten petals and an inverted triangle.
The color associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra is yellow. Healing Solar Plexus Chakra stones will be selected from those that have a hue of yellow. The phrase “fire in the belly” when someone is passionate about something or determined to succeed may be related to the energy of the Solar Plexus Chakra as its element is fire.
Physically the energy emitted from the third chakra is said to interact with the digestive system, diaphragm, and lungs . Emotionally, a balanced Solar Plexus Chakra exerts its positive energy influences on courage, personal power, ambition, perseverance, strength, fair play, and a strong desire to succeed.
Symptoms of a Blocked Solar Plexus Chakra
With its position in the upper abdomen, an imbalanced Solar Plexus Chakra can cause multiple physical ailments. Its energy sources are centered near and influence the vital organs including the movement of the lungs controlled by the diaphragm. Physical and Emotional Symptoms that may point to a blocked Solar Plexus Chakra are:
- Digestive problems include those in the stomach and bowels, such as indigestion, ulcers, diverticulosis, and others. Included in these problems are other organs like kidney, pancreas, and liver problems. Spleen, gallbladder, and breathing problems are also connected to a blocked Solar Plexus Chakra.
- Diabetes – Fast Heart Rate – Nausea – Excess Sweating- Restlessness and Listlessness – Vomiting
- Anger – Anxiety – Stress – Panic Attacks – Low Self Esteem
Many different problems of the physical body may be influenced by a blocked Solar Plexus Chakra because its energy center is in close relation to most of the core vital organs. Depending on the extent of the blockage and the pull of negative energy, heart conditions can not be ruled out due to a blocked or out-of-line Solar Plexus Chakra. Its influence on blood pressure and heart rate is a sign that it could influence other heart ailments including heart failure, so it is important to maintain a healthy solar plexus chakra.
If any of the symptoms indicate a block in the Solar Plexus Chakra there are many methods that can be used to balance it. Easy to begin, affirmations, mantras, yoga poses, sound healing, and the use of Solar Plexus Chakra stones are effective.
Solar Plexus Chakra Stones
Solar plexus chakra represents the color yellow so it is important to look for stones with the same hue so that the ancient energy system remain balanced and healthy. Solar Plexus Chakra stones and crystals used for healing will show a yellow hue. This is the case with all the root chakras, each has an associated color, their healing stones will for the most part have the same pigment.
How to Use Solar Plexus Chakra Stones
Solar Plexus Chakra stones for healing can be used in a variety of ways. They can be placed around environments where you spend time, home, work, or school. They can be carried in pockets, knapsacks, or other carry bags. Most chakra healing stones are of the semiprecious variety; thus, they are beautiful when set in jewelry. Wearing chakra healing stones is a perfect way to keep their positive energy flows and healing powers close to the root chakras. Solar Plexus Chakras stones as well as all the root chakra healing stones can be placed directly on the targeted chakra while resting or meditating.
The list of Solar Plexus stones is extensive, two standouts are:
- Sunstone – Its yellow hues peak out from a blazing orange base. Its intense colors are said to be reflective of the fiery power of the Sunstone energy which it emits. Among the Solar Plexus Chakra stones that encourage self-confidence, provide mental clarity as well as balance emotional anxieties.
- Yellow Tourmaline – Its yellow is spliced in among the many colors of this beautiful stone which begs to be set into jewelry. It balances the Solar Plexus Chakra by chopping through negative energy. Magnetic energy symbolized by its dazzle, Yellow Tourmaline dissolves bad energy and promotes the protection of positive power.
Other Solar Plexus Chakra stones of note are Agate, Yellow Topaz, Yellow Jasper, Pyrite, Tiger’s Eye, Calcite and Amber. All of the Solar Plexus region stones can begin the healing process.
Conclusion
Aligning the Solar Plexus Chakra can make a world of difference in physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Along with the power of Solar Plexus Chakra stones, it is just as easy to incorporate healing mantras and affirmations into daily life.
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