Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; 3rd Chakra or the Solar Plexus Chakra

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The Solar Plexus Chakra; 3rd Chakra (Manipura);
The Solar Pluxus Chakra, navel chakra, or third chakra, is also known in Sanskrit as Manipura. The third chakra is located at the solar plexus, or center of the belly, and is the seat of our power which focuses on confidence, will-power, metabolism and mental focus, as well as being associated with our internal ancient knowing, linear thinking and our mental body. The element associated with the solar plexus chakra is Fire- regulating the digestive organs, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, spleen,
stomach, duodenum and small intestine, and is located at the 8th thoracic vertebrae, and also regulates digestive system, adrenals, stomach, liver, and our gall bladder . The solar plexus chakra is at the 8th thoracic vertebrae, and also regulates digestive system, adrenals, stomach, liver, and our gall bladder . Our self-confidence and self-esteem reside in the solar plexus chakra empowering and protecting us from negative energy. When the naval chakra is open we are decisive, motivated and in control of our actions and energies. If the naval chakra is closed we are passive and indecisive, often confused and we have low energy and are apathetic. We don't get what we want and have a hard time making decisions about how to change. We may even be jealous or have an inflated ego when the solar plexus chakra is out of balance causing indigestion, constipation and liver problems. Many times disfunction of the solar plexus chakra will materialize as; stomach ulcers, intestinal tumors, diabetes, pancreantitis, indigestion, anorexia/bulimia, hepatitis, cirrhosis, adrenal imbalances, arthritis, and colon diseases. Associations of the solar plexus chakra also include the corresponding color; yellow which symbolizes warm sunshine, happiness and joy, but also relates to cowardice and confidence.

Archangel Michael: Courage, Strength, Protection, Solar Plexus & Throat Chakras
Call on Archangel Michael to help you with courage, strength, protection and dealing with the solar plexus chakra. He helps clear the path of obstacles and gives us strength and courage to carry on during the dark times in our lives. He protects against negative or psychic attack and astral debris that can cling to our energy fields. He helps us release fear & self doubt. He assists with any cord cutting or ties between you and another person or place.

Essential Oils for the Solar Plexus Chakra
The best essential oils to use for balancing the solar plexus chakra are; peppermint, juniper, rosemary, frankincense, rose, myrrh, melissa, neroli, elemi, rosewood, sandalwood, chamomile,geranium, bergamot and cinnamon. These oils help deal with depression, mental fatigue, confusion, fragile nerves, emotional stress, cleansing for body-mind-spirit, as they clear and stimulate and are great for people in the service professions. Peppermint and rosemary especially help with memory while purifying the space, cleansing the aura, supporting the spirit in challenging situations, as well as dealing with protection, clairvoyance, meditation, and warding off negative energy and danger. These essential oils can also help: ginger,tea tree, petitgrain, ylang ylang, lemon, lemongrass, carrot, cade, cedarwood, melissa, black pepper, marjoram, oregano, all thymes, vetiver, cardamom, citronella, valerian and spikenard.

Crystals, Gemstones & Flower Essences Used to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra:
The best crystals to use for balancing the solar plexus are mostly golden and yellow colored gemstones and crystals such as; Jasper , Golden Topaz, Yellow Tourmaline, citrine, golden calcite, tiger's eye, aragonite, pyrite, and amber, as well as Moonstone as they help attune us to the mental understanding of our emotional body, synchronize our feminine cycles, help us adapt to parenting, nurturing, and changing structures in our life. Also help deal with new beginnings, hope, and cleansing negativity from the chakras. These crystals also help with degenerative conditions, tenderness, and good fortune. The flower essences best used for the solar plexus chakra are; Chamomile, Golden Yarrow, Peppermint. See more at; www.rainbowcrystal.com/crystal/solarplexus.

How to use essential oils and crystals to balance the solar plexus chakra;
First, choose a blend that speaks only to you. Peruse the oils listed for the chakra and notice which oils you are drawn to. See this page of my Root Chakra article for more specific instructions on how to use essential oils to balance the solar plexus chakra, as the method described there is useful for all the chakras. Visualize the sun's warm, golden radiance coming through the crystal and cleansing any negative thoughts and feelings while inhaling the essential oil blend. Replace the negative thoughts and feelings with a sense of strength and warmth. Ask this warmth to help overcome any problem concerning one's personal life or difficulties at work.

Sounds and Notes for Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra:
The note that helps balance the solar plexus chakra is "E", and the sound intonation is "awh" or "oa" as in float or boat. Chakra balancing can be achieved by using many different methods, all equally effective. It really is a matter of choice which you prefer. Methods such as meditation, energy work, light work, or Reiki are also helpful when used in conjunction with essential oils, crystals, gemstones, and sound healing techniques such as tuning forks, toning, and humming which may be incorporated into your chakra healing sessions. See AC's own Crystal Kennedy 's article on using sound healing techniques to balance the chakras , it's a great article.
Also see these helpful articles from about.com; Exercises that stimulate the solar plexus chakra
and Foods that fuel the solar plexus chakra.

Stay tuned for more in this series.

Resources and More Reading;

Essential Oils and Chakras Part One; Introduction to Using Essential Oils for Balancing the Chakras .
Essential Oils and Chakras Part Two; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; The Root Chakra ,
Essential Oils and Chakras Part Three; Using Essential Oils for Balancing Chakras; The Sacral ChakEssential Oil Recipe Blends & Dilutions for Energy Work; Clearing & Balancing the Chakras
N umerology, four -http://www.usenature.com/article_numerology_4.htm
Anita Slotte's " Tools for Transformation " article,http://www.alternativeculture.com/spirit/chakra.htm
http://www.articlesbase.com/alternative-medicine-articles/the-chakra-and-essential-oil-index-426095.html#ixzz17YufV4eY
http://www.rainbowcrystal.com/crystal/solarplexus.html
http://www.bhia.org/aromatherapy.htm
http://health.indianetzone.com/aromatherapy/1/essential_oils_chakras.htm
Suzanne Bovenizer's website here ; http://www.suzannebovenizer.com/aromatherapy-essential-oils/aromatherapy-and-the-energetic-bodies
http://www.suite101.com/content/open-and-balance-the-solar-plexus-chakra-a287544#ixzz19Vr3pvqd
Exercises that stimulate the solar plexus chakra
and Foods that fuel the solar plexus chakra.

MORE READING ON CHAKRAS ;

Chakra Test ; Find out if your chakras are open or are blocked by taking this questionnaire. http://www.eclecticenergies.com/chakras/chakratest.php
More On Chakras and Balancing them ; http://www.chakraenergy.com/seven.html
More on Essential oils and Chakras; http://health.indianetzone.com/aromatherapy/1/essential_oils_chakras.htm
More on Balancing the Chakras with essential oils ; http://www.aromaweb.com/essentialoilschakras/chakraessentialoilrecipes.asp