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2. Nature

Hummingbird

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The solar plexus chakra is associated with the archetype of hummingbird, as a symbol of confidence, courage and joy. Hummingbirds also show us that the impossible is possible.

In some native cultures, hummingbirds are the totems of the soul. They are called upon to retrieve parts of the soul lost to trauma, illness or grief. When we lose a part of our soul, we lose a part of our self, which diminishes our confidence, courage and joy. This is feeling of loss is often held in the solar plexus. Hummingbird retrieves our soul parts by shedding light on who we were before the loss. By consciously reconnecting with that aspect of our self we remember who we truly are. From this perspective we can rewrite our soul’s story from a place of joy.

The hummingbird’s ability to migrate long distances and hover in the air like a helicopter, makes it an almost mythical creature. This mythical realm of the hummingbird transcends time and space for it exists in our ability to imagine and dream.

They inspire us to see life as a mythic tale that can be rewritten.

Hummingbird is associated with the North direction as the place of our spirit guides and ancestors. By believing in our ability to connect with the wisdom, support and love that is available to us we begin to believe in ourselves as well.

The solar plexus represents the power of our internal light. When we feel that our light is diminishing, we can call on the energy of hummingbird to remind us of our ability to shift our perspective and remember the joy that empowers us.

Message: Whatever is challenging us can be transformed to our favor if we approach it from a place of grace. The hero’s journey inspires us to move through obstacles as we seek to know our soul’s purpose.Imagine life as a sacred fairytale filled with twists, turns and wonder. As the author of our story we can writea new story. Remember that the impossible is possible when we believe in ourselves.

“Awakening to one’s true self-radiant nature is ultimate spiritual and emotional healing.” – Rajita Sivananda (Dr. Judith Cornell)

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3. Sacred Geometry

Seed of Life

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The seed of life shines within our solar plexus chakra as a source of our vitality, courage and joy. This matrix is created by adding a ring of six circles around the central “one”, which birthed these six circles through the Portal of Life. The Sun, Sol in Latin, is also the “central one” of our solar system.

Five billion years ago, in the Milky Way galaxy, a newly formed star began to grow hotter and stronger until it fused nearby stardust and gas into planets and rocks. Held within its orbit, this star became our Sun. It is the “one” and only star in our solar system that planted the seeds of life on Earth. The Sun’s electromagnetic core is a consistent source of heat and light that makes all life within its reach possible.

Ancient astronomers began to identify seven “wanderers”, as divine “ones” who watched over Earth. Also known as the “classical planets”, they were the: Sun, Moon, Mercury, Jupiter, Mars, Venus and Saturn. These seven divine “ones” planted the seeds that inspired multiple creation stories.

In sacred geometry, the seed of life matrix, also known as the Genesis Pattern, mirrors the six days of creation and the seventh day of rest.

In 321 CE, under the guidance of Emperor Constantine, the Romans decreed that a Roman week would consist of seven days. Dies Solis, day of the Sun, became Sunday. Since Sol Invictus “the invincible sun” ruled over the military, Sunday was declared a day of rest so soldiers could regain their strength. The Winter Solstice was celebrated as the time when the Sun was reborn and a new agricultural year began.  

Our solar plexus represents our internal source of strength, energy and willpower. This is where our dreams and desires are fed and where we decide when and how to take action. These seeds of light in our solar plexus also cast shadows to remind us that our greatest gifts are hiding within our fears. By shining light on our shadows, we can retrieve our wisdom, that was born by fire. By making peace within our self, we can more fully stand in our own light and our darkness. 

Message: Power provides the ability to create, destroy and to nurture. To be at peace with the concept of power is to know when to create, when to destroy when to nurture and when to rest. We alone have the ability to choose. Be open to this power that is growing within us. Learn how to use this power wisely as we plant our seeds for the future.

“Love is born in fire, is planted like a seed.  Love cannot give you everything, but it gives you what you need.” – Kate Wolfe 

If you liked what you read and want more... you may be interested in having the actual guidebook and card deck. The 134 page full-color book is sold separately from the cards. My goal is to find a publisher who can offer this as a set. In the meantime, you can purchase either the book or cards via these links. Thank you for your support. Laural

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4. Platonic Solids

Tetrahedron

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The solar plexus is named for Sol, the Latin word for Sun. The tetrahedron is a polyhedron with 4 triangularfaces. It represents the element of fire. Fire releases heat through a process known as combustion. The sun is our primary source of energy, heat and light. 

Over 13 billion years ago, a giant explosion scattered stardust across the cosmos, birthing billions of galaxies containing trillions of stars, planets, moons and black holes. Eight billion years later, in the Milky Way galaxy, a special star was born in an area known as Orion’s Arm. This star grew hotter and stronger until it fused stardust and gas into planets and rocks. 

When this star’s fiery energy created a forcefield strong enough for planets to orbit around it, it became a Sun. 

Our Sun is the only star in our Solar System. There are 200-400 billion stars in the Milky Way Galaxy and 3,200 solar systems. Our Sun’s solar system is the only one that contains life.

The Sun’s surface maintains a core temperature that reaches 27 million degrees. It is a gaseous ball of hydrogen & helium, which is held together by its own gravity. Like the Sun, our digestive system maintains an internal temperature of 98.6° Fahrenheit. It functions as an internal power plant.

The Sun was central to most cultures around the world for its life-giving properties. By recording the sun’s movement, they determined the dates of the equinoxes and solstices. These ancient astronomers created solar calendars to track the seasons of the year as they shifted from hunter-gatherers to agricultural societies. This shift marked the beginning of the Arian Age, which began around 2100 BCE. It was seen as an age of fire and war. It was also when the Egyptian Pharaoh, Akhenaten decreed the Sun God Aten-Ra as the one supreme deity. The Romans also revered the Sun as Sol Invictus, “the invincible one”. When the Roman’s replaced their nature-based belief system with a Christian God, the Sun was associated with God as the Son who was born on the Winter Solstice. The Winter Solstice celebrates the rebirth of the Sun.

We must honor our fiery nature and use it for peaceful power.

Message: Fire and sunlight hold life-giving properties that feeds our soul. It is important for us to become more conscious of the foods we eat as well as the thoughts and intentions we take in. Create a sacred fire ceremony to cleanse the emotional and energetic body. Meditate with fire to balance the power growing within. Honor the Sun for the joy and life that it brings. Become conscious of how to manifest this energy within us.

“Labor to keep alive in your breast that little spark of celestial fire, called conscience.” – George Washington 

If you liked what you read and want more... you may be interested in having the actual guidebook and card deck. The 134 page full-color book is sold separately from the cards. My goal is to find a publisher who can offer this as a set. In the meantime, you can purchase either the book or cards via these links. Thank you for your support. Laural

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5. Belief

Hinduism

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The solar plexus reflects the sacred Agni fires of Hinduism. 

The word Hindu comes from the Persian wordSindhu, for the Indus River. 

The Rigveda “praise knowledge” was written around 1500 BCE. Agni, lord of fire, is the first deity invoked in the Rigveda for it is seen as the primordial creation energy of the universe.Agni in the form of fire and smoke serves as the messenger between man and the Gods. Offerings areplaced in Agni fires to carry blessings to the Gods. Sacred Agni fires are used in funeral rites to purify the body after death and to guide the soul into the next life.

Atman is the Hindu word for soul, while Brahman is seen as the spirit of the Atman. The spirit of the soul is expressed through multiple deities or “shining ones.” 

Some Hindus are followers of Shiva (Destroyer) or Vishnu (Preserver), Brahman is seen as the unifying spirit. Hinduism is not one unified religion, but a diverse set of practices, rituals and beliefs that have evolved over time. 

Many Hindus consider their religion as an eternal path known as Sanãtana Dharma. Reincarnation is a central belief in Hinduism. The Atman or soul as the divine self is eternal. The soul is affected by karma or action. When the soul reincarnates into human form, that person’s actions create reactions. This eternal law of karma then impacts future incarnations. This cycle of reincarnation is called Samsãra where the soul is reborn over and over again according to their karma, the goal is to achieve liberation moksha and be free from Samsãra. Agni fires can clear karma within a lifetime and lift the karma from the soul between lifetimes. 

The solar plexus is like a sacred Agni fire within our digestive system. By feeding our fire with healthy foods and intentions we can transform our life and step into our power.

Message: We must use our energy wisely and become more aware of our actions and reactions. Our actions should be aligned with our soul, if not now is the time to find the courage to change. Believe in the power to release and transform your life in order to accomplish your dreams.

“You must be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi 

The Hindu symbol is the mantra AUM. The large lower curve symbolizes the waking state. The upper curve is the state of deep sleep. The middle curve is the dream state. The dot is the blissful state of consciousness. A semi-circle (maya) separates the dot from the other three curves. The illusion of maya prevents the seeker from obtaining the blissful state. Moksha occurs when you conquer this illusion through yoga.

If you liked what you read and want more... you may be interested in having the actual guidebook and card deck. The 134 page full-color book is sold separately from the cards. My goal is to find a publisher who can offer this as a set. In the meantime, you can purchase either the book or cards via these links. Thank you for your support. Laural

Mandala Chakra book available at: Amazon

Mandala Chakra card deck available at: Printers Studio

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6. Consciousness

Unconscious Self

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Seed of Life

The unconscious self, hides in the shadows of our eternal sun within the solar plexus chakra. The shadow is often referred to as a person’s dark side. This aspect of the unconscious self may be hidden, but it holds the insights we need to blossom.

Just as a seed holds the potential of the flower so does the shadow hold the potential of the self. The shadows of the self often stem from our early life experiences. If we experienced trauma, neglect, abuse, or were told generational stories that held deep wounds, they often become a part of our identity. Similarly, life experiences of joy, love and compassion and ancestral stories of strength and endurance can instill resilience and hope hidden within the unconscious self.

To awaken we must become conscious of what we are hiding. By seeing the shadow self without judgment, past wounds can be healed and transformed. Our hidden gifts of creative expression and resilience can be revealed and celebrated as the true self becomes fully known and seen.

The sacral chakra encourages us to embrace who are and who we wish to be. If we find ourself hiding aspects of ourselves based on fear, now is the time to explore why. Be gentle yet strong as you shed light on yourself. This is a time a claiming our self as a person of power and peace.

Message: Make peace with our shadows by seeing why they are there and what can learn from them. We have the courage, confidence and compassion we need to see the insights they hold. Trust that we are now ready to release any fear or anxiety that we are not good enough or strong enough. This is a time of new beginnings and an opportunity to heal what we thought was impossible. These insights will move us forward with a renewed sense of clarity and purpose.

“Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.” – Carl Jung 

If you liked what you read and want more... you may be interested in having the actual guidebook and card deck. The 134 page full-color book is sold separately from the cards. My goal is to find a publisher who can offer this as a set. In the meantime, you can purchase either the book or cards via these links. Thank you for your support. Laural

Mandala Chakra book available at: Amazon

Mandala Chakra card deck available at: Printers Studio

For more information visit: lauralwauters.com