About Manipura - The Navel/Solar Chakra
Signs and Symptoms of Navel/Solar Chakra Imbalance
The Navel/Solar Chakra

Manipura
Navel/Solar Chakra Correspondances
Anatomical Location: Center of Belly; under center of rib cage, under diaphragm.
Affirmative Statement: (Affirmations): "I WILL" ('I Think', 'I Act')
Associations &Qualities:Will, Power, Self Empowerment, Motivation, Intellect, Mental Force, Vitality, Strength, Energy and Action, Morality, Judgment; Center for Personal Power; the Ego; Sun/Solar Center; Self
Desire to Express Individuality
Animal Symbols/Totems: Bear, Lion (also, Ram, Birds)
Archangel/Angelic Vibration: Uriel, (and all Angels of Peace); also, Haniel.
Aromas/Insense: Carnation
Astrological/Zodiac Signs: Sagittarius & Pisces (also, aries, scorpio, leo)
Body Functions: Regulates Life Force (chi, qi) and energy systems; Personal Power and Will (willpower); Action; self confidence; independance
Body Systems:Stomach, pancreas, intestines and colon; metabolism
Chemical Element: Oxygen
Color: Yellow
Consciousness Focus/Spiritual Lesson: Self-empowerment/Self-definition - Intellectual Sense of Self (Will Power)
Crystals/Gemstones: Amber, Topaz, Pyrite, Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Yellow Jasper, Calcite, Golden Heliodor/Beryl, Ametrine, Tiger Iron, Lemon Quartz
Days of Week (associated energies): Tuesday, Sunday
Developmental Stage: Adolescence (11-18)
Developmental Cycle: Age range 15 - 21/ 64-70
Electromagnetic Energy: Ultraviolet (UV) rays
Element: Fire
Endocrine Gland: Pancreas; adrenal cortex (outer)
Energetic Focus: Ego
Esoteric Dimension/Consciousness Level: Mental Plane
Essential Oils: Black Pepper, Grapefruit, Juniper, Gingeroot, Lemon/Lemongrass, Peppermint, Marjarom, Rosemary
Flowers: Chamomile, Peppermint, Golden Yarrow, Lemongrass
Food & Drink: Any yellow, golden or light brown colored foods; granola and grains; dairy products
Gender/Energy Type: Yang/Masculine
Herbs & Spices: Fennel, Milk Thistle, Rosemary, Cinnamon, Ginger, Mint, Turmeric, Cumin, Anise; any herb that benefits the Liver and/or Digestion.
Kabbalah Sefirah: Hod and Nezah (Majesty and Endurance)
Kingdom: Animal
Mantra/Sacred Sound Vibration: "Ram" or "Aum"
Metal: Tin
Musical Note: "E"
Musical Scale/solfeggio Tone: "Mi" (me)
Mythology: Luna(Roman) Helios (Greek) Surya(Hindu)
Natural Experience: Sunlight; open meadows and fields, flowers; being outside near sunrise/sunset; fire
Organ Systems: Gastrointestinal
Petals: Represented by a lotus of 10 petals.
Planetery Body: Mars; Sun
Plexus: Solar
Power/Force: Magnetism; Polarity
Psychological Need: Power
Related Sin: Laziness
Related Virtue: Diligence
Sacred Vowel Sound: "Oh"
Sanscrit Name and Meaning: Manipūra - "Lustrous Gem" or "City of Jewels"(Mani - pearl, jewel; pura - place, city)
Sense: Sight / Visual System
Sound Frequency/Healing Tones: 126.22 Hz.(Chakra Platonic) - 320 Hz (Carrier Wave) - 528 Hz.(Solfeggio)
Spin Direction: Clockwise(male); Counter-Clock wise(female)
Spiritual Lesson: Learning to be Effective Co-Creators with God/Universe; Using One's Will for their Highest Good and the Highest Good of All (In alignment with the Will of God/Source)
Spiritual Light Ray: The 6th Divine Ray (color frequency: Ruby/Purple with Gold) -- The ray of "Devotion"
Subtle Body/Auric Layer: Mental Body (Third Layer)
Symbol (chakra): Ten petals, circle containing down-facing triangle
Symbols (other): Triangle/Pyramid
Symptoms of Malfuction/Imbalance: Issues related to mind, self control/esteem and focus; ego related issues;problems in middle/upper abdomen region (stomach/digestive ailments, back and spinal issues, etc.,) high stress levels.
World Chakra Point/Vortices: The planetary third (navel) chakra is located at at the site of Uluru (formerly Ayer's Rock), and Katatjuta in Northern Territory, Australia; also, Kata Tjuta and Mount Kailas, in the Himalayan Mountains, in Asia.
Yoga: Karma Yoga -- Solar Chakra Poses