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Solar Plexus Chakra (Reference)
The Solar Plexus symbol is composed of a circle with ten petals and a downward (inverted) triangle which represents the fire element and the transformative power of this energy center. Fire turns matter into energy that can be used to propel and move forward. The ten petals are often represented with the color blue, like the blue color of the flame. Each of them is said to be the representation of either the ten pranas or the ten mental afflictions that may affect the solar plexus chakra (jealousy, shame, fear, ignorance, treachery, foolishness, envy, shame, delusion, disgust).
The Solar Plexus chakra is the third chakra. It is associated with the expression of will, power, mental abilities, and personal responsibility, both physical and emotional. It is responsible for self-esteem, willpower, and a strong sense of self.
Its element is fire and as such, its energy is characterized by transmutation and heat. It has a connection with the sun, heat, the energy of light, vital energy, all forms of power.
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The solar plexus chakra main function is to provide energy to move forward and realize desires and intentions. It is at the base of the development of personal power. This energy center feeds one’s direction in life and the actions taken in order to reach your goals. It’s also central in the preoccupations about social status and how one shows themselves to others.
One challenge with the solar plexus chakra is to find balance between asserting your personal power in this world and controlling or being ruled by your will or other’s.
What happens when the third chakra is imbalanced (over or under active)?
People with an unbalanced solar plexus chakra may be unable to set boundaries, be unable to accept criticism and fear rejection. Imbalance in the Solar Plexus chakra manifests as:
Excessive control and authority over your environment and people, being manipulative and misusing power
Feeling of helplessness, irresponsibility, lack of clear direction, lack of purpose or ambition
Making plans or having a lot of ideas without finding a way to realize them
Seeing and living through a “spreadsheet” of plus and minuses while losing sight of the whole picture.
Opening the Solar Plexus chakra
Opening the solar plexus chakra can take time and work, but there are some easy ways to get started and speed the process along. Certain foods can be used to heal the solar plexus chakra. Adding these to your diet or increasing the amount you eat can help activate your chakra include :-: squash :-: sweet potatoes :-: pumpkins :-: lentils :-: yellow and orange peppers :-: lemons :-: corn :-: yellow pears :-: golden apples :-: brown rice :-: oats :-: spelt :-:
Affirmations to balance Solar Plexus Chakra
:-: I love, respect, honour & accept me :-: I can achieve anything I desire :-: :-: I believe in myself :-: I deserve loved and respect :-: I am powerful and confident :-: I am not set back with power struggles :-: I do not judge others :-: I do not judge myself :-: I am deserving :-: I do not need to control everything in my life :-: I hold myself in high self-esteem :-: I get things done :-: I do not always have to be right :-: I self-respect and self-care :-: I control how I respond to situations :-: I often try new ways for doing things :-:
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