Solar Plexus Chakra:
Fire, Ego Identity, Oriented To Self-Definition
This chakra is known as the power chakra and is located within the solar plexus. It rules our personal power, our will and autonomy, as well as our metabolism. When healthy, this chakra brings us energy, effectiveness, spontaneity and non-dominating power. Vitality, strength of will, purpose and a balanced self-esteem are also associated with this chakra.
Symbol:
A 10 petaled lotus or 10 rotating vortices.
Mantra And Mudra:
Musical Note:
The musical note for the Solar Plexus Chakra is E.
Endocrine Gland / Area of Body Governed:
The Pancreas with the area of the body being the stomach, liver, gall bladder and the nervous system.
In Balance / Harmony:
When this chakra is in balance you experience a feeling of wholeness, inner calm, peace, inner tolerance, calmness and a balancing of the spiritual and material world. The chakra is associated with our mental life and linear thinking.
Out of Balance / Harmony:
When this chakra is out of balance you experience a need to dominate, you have no trust in the natural flow with the emphasis being on the material aspects of life. You have a great need for material security.
The Colour Yellow:
Some qualities and aspects associated with the colour yellow are intellect, cheerfulness, warmth, caution, being innovative, personal power, controlling, opposed to change, scientific, analytical or intellectual, judgmental, a self starter, independent, perfectionist, stubbornness, worry or anxiety, secretive, ingenuity and mental agility.
Uses – Helps mental stimulation. Clears a foggy head.
Too Much Yellow – Causes exhaustion and too much mental activity. Also watch for tendencies towards a weak will, poor self-esteem, passiveness, sluggishness, dominating, blaming, aggressiveness, being scattered, constantly active and being fearful.
Related Archangel:
You can call on Archangel Uriel to assist you with the balancing of the Solar Plexus Chakra. Archangel Uriel works with the 6th Ray and the colour associated with this ray is purple and gold flecked with ruby (a deep rich purple colour). Archangel Uriel will assist you with the anchoring of the qualities of peace and service. The day of the week associated with Archangel Uriel is Thursday.
Please Note: The colours of the Rays are generally different to the colours of the Chakras. The rays I am referring to here are the Cosmic Rays and these will be discussed in greater detail in a later issue.
Some Suggested Crystals:
Amber, Tiger’s Eye, Citrine, Yellow Topaz, Agate.
Some Suggested Aromatherapy Oils:
Chamomile, Lemon, Thyme, Vetiver and Ylang Ylang.
PRECAUTIONS:
Pure essential oils can cause irritation to the skin if they are used undiluted. Oils that are blended into a base or carrier oil should not cause harm in any way, however, if a reaction occurs, terminate use immediately. Avoid use during pregnancy. Epileptics and hypertensives should avoid the use of Rosemary and Fennel oils.
Massage Direction:
When massaging over this chakra area please remember that the direction for males and females is different.
For Females – Massage in an anti-clockwise direction.
For Males – Massage in a clockwise direction.
Associated Planets, Deities and Zodiac Signs:
Planets – Sun, Jupiter, Mars and Mercury.
Deities – Amon-Ra and Athena.
Zodiac – Leo, Sagittarius and Virgo.
Solar Plexus Affirmations:
• I am worthy of my own self-love.
• There are no failures – I grow from everything I do.
• I release all judgements and let my life flow.
• I am worthy of the very best in life.
Practical Exercises:
One of the planets associated with this chakra is the Sun. The Sun is an excellent source of energy that can assist you with the balancing, cleansing and re-energizing of all of your chakras. I recommend the following exercise any time that you are feeling low or drained and in need of a natural energy boost.
Find a quiet space outside in the sun where you will not be disturbed for a while. If at all possible lie down on the grass for this exercise. Before beginning call on Archangel Michael and request that you be protected. Set the intention that only that which is of the highest and purest vibrations and intentions and comes in the name of love and light be allowed to assist you. Focus your attention on your Base Chakra. Feel this chakra beginning to spin in the appropriate direction for you (anti-clockwise for females and clockwise for males). Ask that this chakra be flooded with the pure light of the Sun. Relax as you feel the sunlight start to cleanse, energize and balance this chakra. Give permission to release everything that no longer serves you. When you are ready move onto your Sacral Chakra. The spinning direction for this chakra is clockwise for females and anti-clockwise for males.
Please note: the spinning directions for the chakras alternate i.e. the direction for females for the Solar Plexus Chakra is anti-clockwise, clockwise for the Heart Chakra, anti-clockwise for the Throat Chakra, clockwise for the Third Eye Chakra and anti-clockwise for the Crown Chakra. For males the directions are clockwise for the Solar Plexus Chakra, anti-clockwise for the Heart Chakra, clockwise for the Throat Chakra, anti-clockwise for the Third Eye Chakra and clockwise for the Crown Chakra.
Once you have completed all 7 major chakras ask Archangel Michael, Archangel Raphael, Archangel Gabriel and Archangel Uriel to pull a platinum net of light and love through your body and your surrounding energy fields. This net will remove all that has been released during this exercise. Ask that this energy be transformed into light and love and returned to Source. Thank the Archangels for their assistance. Once again request that Archangel Michael place a dark blue cloak of protection around.
Remember, if possible, to work with one of the suggested crystals for the Sacral Chakra this week. Also focus on ways of incorporating the colour YELLOW into your personal space. Don’t forget to eat the yellow wine gums.
The Solar Plexus Chakra is very much associated with issues of self. Life has a way of showing us how we feel about ourselves and what we believe about ourselves. Pay special attention this week on discovering how much you actually love yourself. Stand in front of a mirror, wrap your arms around yourself, look yourself straight in the eye and say, “I love you”. Watch your reactions as this point. How do you feel? Are you comfortable doing this? Can you look yourself straight in the eyes for long periods? If possible, do this on a daily basis and keep a written record of your reactions each and every day. After 7 days review your findings. Then draw up a list of everything you love about yourself. These exercises should give you starting point on determining how you actually feel about you!
A Suggested Meditation:
This should take approximately 10 minutes. Make yourself comfortable. Start to feel yourself relaxing and when you are ready close your eyes. Follow your breath for a moment and just allow the breath to take you deeper and deeper into a state of relaxation. Find yourself walking towards a campfire. It is full moon and the desert sands beneath your feet still contain the warmth of the day. The quiet and peace of the desert calms you and you feel perfectly safe and protected. You notice as you draw closer to the campfire that an Angelic presence awaits your arrival. Archangel Uriel steps forward and greets you with so much love. This powerful Archangel invites you to sit down besides the campfire. The smell of sage and lavender fill the air and as you breath in this cleansing and calming fragrance, you begin to feel yourself relaxing completely. When you are comfortable Archangel Uriel reaches over and touches your solar plexus chakra. As you look down this chakra starts to spin and you begin to feel yourself releasing all the blockages and negative energies from this area. You give yourself permission at this point to release everything that no longer serves you, everything that is not of the highest and purest vibration. Archangel Uriel begins to flood your solar plexus chakra with a deep rich purple colour, the colour of the 6th Ray. You feel the qualities of peace and service being anchored into your chakra, and you surrender completely at this point. Take your time here. We tend to store numerous judgements and belief systems in this chakra. Once you feel completely empty, Archangel Uriel requests that Archangel Michael, Archangel Raphael and Archangel Gabriel join you at the campfire. The four archangels pull a platinum net of light and love through your body and your surrounding energy fields. This net assists in removing all that you have released. Ask that this energy be transformed into light and love and returned to Source. You thank the Archangels and Archangel Uriel invites your to return whenever you feel the need to do so. You send out a prayer of gratitude and when you are ready, you slowly begin to come back into your body and into your sacred space.
I suggest that you ask Archangel Michael to place a dark blue cloak of protection around you at this point. Honour yourself for the remainder of the day. Allow yourself the space and time to heal.
Love, Light, And Angels ~ Kim