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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:17:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><!--INFOLINKS_OFF-->A review of the Automatic Intuition Professional Intuitive Training program developed by <a title="Slade Roberson" href="http://automaticintuition.com" target="_blank">Slade Roberson</a>. Learn to accurately access your intuition.</p>
<p>Many of you that read this blog have already made great strides in learning to access your natural born intuitive abilities. Do you feel sometimes though that the information you receive is still just a bit too hit or miss? Would you like to be able to have the reassurance that the information your receive via your spirit guides is accurate?</p>
<h2>Does this Sound Like You?</h2>
<p>Out of sheer interest, do you read psychic and personal development blogs and websites on a regular basis? Have you purchased more than a few books on developing your psychic abilities? Are you actively attempting to connect to your spirit guides and angels? Are you beginning to accumulate some psychic tools, like dowsing pendulums, tarot cards and the like?</p>
<p>Umm&#8230;your guides are giving you hints here, you know? You may indeed be called to developing your psychic abilities to a higher level. If so, this course will benefit you in broadening your psychic abilities and being able to develop the accuracy you may be missing.</p>
<h2>Professional Intuitive Training</h2>
<p>All of the questions above were ones that I asked myself before I took  this course. One day I sat down and looked at where I spend my time  online and in personal interests. I realized that the vast majority of  my time was spent absorbing anything I could related to metaphysical  areas.</p>
<p>Hmm&#8230;might be a common theme here. Hey! Maybe I should take  this course! My spirit guides were very happy. They had been giving me hints for over two years. I can just hear my guides &#8211; &#8220;Finally got through to her. Wow, that took a bit of doing. She can be a bit stubborn and clueless at times.&#8221;</p>
<p>If this does not sound like you <em>yet</em>, please proceed with your regularly scheduled daily programming and come back later. <img src='http://www.intuitivejournal.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' /> </p>
<p>If this resonates with you, I invite you to <strong><a title="Automatic Intuition" href="../automatic-intuition-professional-intuitive-training/">read my personal review of Automatic Intuition.</a></strong></p>
<p>In addition, please check out Slade Roberson&#8217;s website at <strong><a title="Automatic Intuition" href="http://automaticintuition.com/courses/professional-training" target="_blank">Automatic Intuition</a>.</strong></p>
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		<title>The Fifth Chakra Energy Center &#8211; The Throat Chakra</title>
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<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-1140" title="chakra energy" src="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Fotolia_8876767_XS-300x205.jpg" alt="Chakra Energy" width="300" height="205" />The fifth chakra energy center is located within your throat and represents the ability to speak and communicate effectively and is your true voice. Learn if your communication chakra is overactive or or underactive.</p>
<p>The fifth chakra is also known as Visuddha <em>Chakra.</em> It governs the ability to communicate and speak your mind. The thoughts in your head come out as sound vibration. Think of the fifth chakra as the filter for this vibration. Is it filtering too much or not enough?</p>
<p>This is the fifth in a series of posts regarding the energy centers of the body. You may be interested to read my previous posts about the <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/root-chakra/" target="_blank">First Chakra</a>, <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/sacral-chakra/" target="_blank">Second Chakra </a>, <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/third-chakra-energy-center/" target="_blank">Third Chakra</a>, or <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/fourth-chakra-energy-center/" target="_blank">Fourth Chakra</a> also.</p>
<p>One evening a few months ago, I was sitting in a chair listening to a guided chakra meditation. While concentrating on each of the chakras, beginning from the root and working its way up, I had a mental image of my 5th chakra, the communication chakra, being shaped like a beautiful azure blue stone, cut like a diamond. I was admiring the beautiful color and its radiating brilliance, when out of the blue, a small gremlin like figure came and grabbed it and carried it off. And he was laughing at me! It was as though it was stealing my voice, or at least hiding it from me. I am still working through the meaning of that one!</p>
<h2><strong>Balancing the Fifth Chakra</strong></h2>
<p>An under-active fifth chakra presents as an inability to speak your mind. Do you shy away from speaking up in a group even if you have a definite opinion about the subject at hand? Communication issues can manifest as failing to be heard or being misinterpreted by others. Do people try to put words into your mouth? Do people assume you mean one thing, but misconstrue your silence? Are you a bad listener? Do you feel unable to express your thoughts in an appropriate manner?</p>
<p>These are all symptoms of a weak or under-active fifth chakra. If you feel that others do not value or care about your opinions, or if you find that you are resigning yourself to going along with others opinions and suggestions, this energy center is out of balance. You may also find yourself with a sore throat.</p>
<p>Do you have the gift of gab?? An over-active fifth chakra shows up as a need to speak, ALL OF THE TIME! You may refuse to listen to others opinions. You are going to make sure your thoughts are heard, whether you have an audience or not. You express thoughts and opinions constantly. You may also be bent on doing things YOUR WAY and not  take others opinions into consideration. I am sure, even if you yourself do not match this description, that you can think of someone within your circle of family or friends that certainly does.</p>
<p>For myself, I find this a bit of a conundrum. If you were to meet me in person, I am a relatively quiet individual, yet when I had this <a title="Chakra test" href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/aura-reading/">chakra test</a> done, I turned out to have quite an overactive fifth chakra. I thought it was because of my writing this blog, but the more I thought about it, it seems more to do with not feeling as though I can speak my true thoughts about a subject and then in manifests into not so wonderful things coming out of my mouth at the totally wrong times.</p>
<p>Do you find yourself holding in what you really think about a subject or situation and then later, in the comfort of others that you know well making sniping remarks about that situation? What is really an under-active throat chakra issue is manifesting as an over-active issue. It is like the self is trying to compensate in a dis-empowered manner and it comes off as sarcastic remarks about people or situations instead of the core issue of not speaking your thoughts originally.</p>
<p>A balanced throat chakra shows as an ability to speak your truth in a manner that is cohesive, tactful, and easy to understand. It is the ability to get your message across and be understood clearly. Strong communication skills help you to be heard and gives you a presence in your dealings with others. The fifth chakra is one of self expression. If you love to sing and it flows out of you easily, you have a well-balanced fifth chakra.</p>
<h2>Chakra Meditations</h2>
<p>This <a title="Chakra Meditation" href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/recommended/chakra-meditation/">chakra meditation</a> can be helpful in balancing out scattered energies. Binaural beats alter your brainwaves to achieve energetic balance.</p>
<h2><strong>Blue and the Fifth Chakra</strong></h2>
<p>Sky blue or Azure blue are the colors that represent this chakra. Finding a pool or ocean of clear blue water can sooth and relax the overactive energies.</p>
<h2><strong>Healing Foods</strong></h2>
<p>As there are not a lot of  blue foods out there, thankfully, except perhaps blueberries or grapes, check out this post on <a title="Healing Foods for the Throat Chakra" href="http://pixiedusthealing.blogspot.com/2011/02/foods-for-throat-chakra.html" target="_blank">healing foods for the throat chakra.</a> Peppermint, it seems can be quite useful.</p>
<h2><strong>Healing Gemstones and Crystals</strong></h2>
<p>Take a look at these gemstones and see which one calls to you.</p>
<p>For an under-active fifth chakra, look for dark blue stones such as Sodalite or Lapis Lazuli. They will help your self-talk.</p>
<p>For an over-active fifth chakra, look for lighter blue stones like  <a title="Blue Lace Agate" href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/metaphysical-properties-of-blue-lace-agate/">blue lace agate</a>, aquamarine, and blue quartz. This can strengthen your communication with others.</p>
<h2><strong>Essential Oils</strong></h2>
<p>Try sandalwood, cinnamon, peppermint, or vanilla essential oils with a water base and spray some on a pillow before sleep. Also, many types of incense have these oils in them and can be quite calming.</p>
<p>What about you? Do you have any tips of your own to share on balancing the communication chakra? Leave a comment below.</p>
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<p><!--INFOLINKS_OFF-->Learn to clear your mind with the benefits of Yogic Meditation. Find out how combining yoga and meditation can help relieve stress, improve immune function and augment self confidence and happiness.</p>
<p>The following article is a guest post written by <a title="Maria Rainier" href="http://www.onlinedegrees.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Maria Rainier</strong></a>. Please take a moment to welcome her and leave a comment.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;">The Physiological and Psychological Benefits<br />
of Yogic Meditation</h2>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Guest post by <strong>Maria Rainier</strong></h3>
<p>I have tried both isolated meditation and meditation in combination with yoga, and like many others, I have found the latter to be more effective. There&#8217;s something about the interaction between the physical aspects of yoga and the mental characteristics of meditation that provides a host of holistic health benefits.</p>
<p>I begin and end every yoga session with pranayama, or breath meditation, which helps me associate physical tension with mental stress so that it can be completely dissolved. Getting rid of just physical or only mental stress doesn&#8217;t work, but combining them allows me to uproot them simultaneously.</p>
<p>The basic principle of pranayama is simple: sit with your legs crossed and your hands folded on your belly, thumbs gently touching. Breathe in deeply through your nose and hold your breath for a few seconds, then inhale again to completely fill your lungs. Expel this air through your mouth and repeat the exercise several times before starting to breathe normally.</p>
<p>Focus on the sensation of air flowing into and out of your body, meditating on the healing power of your own breath.This process can both prepare your body for yoga and help you maintain a relaxed state after a session, so it&#8217;s also useful at any time when you feel stress encroaching on your life.</p>
<p>The following are a list of benefits associated with the combination of yoga and meditation.</p>
<p>The concept is simple and accessible, but the myriad benefits may surprise you. There&#8217;s nothing to lose but stress and tension, so if any of these benefits appeal to you, try starting a yoga and meditation regimen to see how your physiological and psychological health can improve.</p>
<h2>Deepened State of Rest</h2>
<p>By combining yoga with meditation, you can significantly lower the following bodily function rates:</p>
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<li> Breathing &#8211; slower, deeper breaths will relax you and improve air flow, allowing your body to enter a deeper state of rest.</li>
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<li> Heart rate &#8211; the work load on your heart decreases.</li>
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<li> Metabolic rate &#8211; the amount of energy you expend while at rest decreases.</li>
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<h2>Improved Immune Function</h2>
<p>Yogic meditation also helps you improve your immune function with these benefits:</p>
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<li> Skin resistance &#8211; by decreasing the amount of stressful chemicals in your body, this practice increases your body&#8217;s ability to prevent infection through the skin.</li>
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<li> Free radicals &#8211; yogic meditation reduces these, preventing potential tissue damage.</li>
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<li> Cellular resistance &#8211; meditation increases the number of cells in your body that naturally fight bacteria and cancer cells.</li>
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<h2>Reduction of Stress-Inducing Chemicals</h2>
<p>Meditation and yoga reduce the amount of:</p>
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<li> Cortisol &#8211; the &#8220;fight-or-flight&#8221; hormone, which is associated with stress.</li>
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<li> Lactate &#8211; also referred to as lactic acid, it can indicate an impaired flow of oxygen and blood throughout the body.</li>
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<h2>Augmented Self-Confidence &amp; Happiness</h2>
<p>In addition to improving your mood by reducing stress, yoga and meditation can increase the following:</p>
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<li> Happiness and emotional stability &#8211; the increase in serotonin can reduce the likelihood of depression, obesity, insomnia, and headaches.</li>
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<li> Creativity &#8211; when your mind and body no longer have to deal with a high load of stress and tension, they naturally put more energy toward whatever you love to do.</li>
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<li> Vitality and rejuvenation &#8211; less stress means more energy, which will help you feel more alive.</li>
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<li> Self-confidence and self-actualization &#8211; without focusing on stress and other problems, you can dedicate your thoughts to further improving your quality of life by fully embracing your own body, mind, and spirit.</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She is currently a resident blogger at First in Education where she writes about education, <a title="online schools" href="http://www.onlinedegrees.org/" target="_blank">online schools</a>, and the future of <a title="online degrees" href="http://www.onlinedegrees.org/" target="_blank">online degrees</a>. In her spare time, she enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop.</p>
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<p>It governs love, forgiveness, and is the essence of integration of the spiritual and the physical. The heart chakra is also known as the <em>anahata chakra</em> and is represented by the color green.</p>
<p>This is the fourth in a series of posts regarding the energy centers of the body. You may be interested to read my previous posts about the <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/root-chakra/" target="_blank">First Chakra</a>, <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/sacral-chakra/" target="_blank">Second Chakra </a>, or <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/third-chakra-energy-center/" target="_blank">Third Chakra</a> also.</p>
<p>Imagine a beautiful emerald stone, about the size of a baseball, glowing and radiating warmth and love to everyone that came in contact with it. That is what a balanced fourth chakra radiates and outwardly beams; love and warmth and the giving of unconditional love. It is all about loving and caring emotions and integrating our spiritual bodies with our physical bodies. You are able to give and receive love in equal proportions.</p>
<h2>Balancing the Heart Chakra</h2>
<p>If you have been told that your energy center of training for this lifetime is the heart chakra, look to emotional healing playing a big part in releasing some of the old stored gunk.</p>
<p>An overactive heart chakra will show as thinking too much with your heart, and not backing up a decision with logic or reason. You may be a &#8220;people pleaser&#8221;, in which you go overboard with trying to please and do things for others with no regard for recharging your own batteries.</p>
<p>An under-active heart chakra will be noticed as feeling unloved or unworthy of love. Other symptoms include fear of rejection or a fear of letting go. Your wounded &#8220;inner child&#8221; also resides here. Emotions associated with an unbalanced fourth chakra include envy, rejection, and abandonment.</p>
<h2>Green and the Fourth Chakra</h2>
<p>The heart chakra is represented by the color green. It can also show for some as a beautiful green orb surrounded by a soft pink color. It is the color of healing, thus how we speak of healing a broken heart.</p>
<h2>Fourth Chakra Balancing</h2>
<p>Spend time outdoors and walk barefoot in soft green grass. Gardening is also a great choice. For those of you in winter climates, even going to a garden center in the middle of winter can have a wonderful effect on your spirit. The smell of green plants and fresh soil is one of my favorite things to do in the winter.</p>
<p>This <a title="Chakra Meditation" href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/recommended/chakra-meditation/">chakra meditation</a> will also help to balance out energies.</p>
<h2>Healing Foods</h2>
<p>Eating and drinking green foods can help balance the heart chakra. Try spinach, kale, leafy greens, and green tea. Also using green herbs such as thyme, rosemary, basil, and cilantro in cooking can lend balance.</p>
<h2>Essential Oils</h2>
<p>Essential oils used to balance the heart chakra include eucalyptus, pine, tea tree, spearmint, cedarwood, rose, frankincense, bergmot, lavender, and sandalwood.</p>
<h2>Chakra Balancing Gemstones and Crystals</h2>
<p>Take a look at these gemstones and see which one calls to you. Green aventurine, green and pink tourmaline, emerald, jade, malachite, rose quartz, or peridot. Carry them in your pocket or use in a necklace.</p>
<p>What about you? Do you have any tips of your own to share on balancing the heart chakra? Leave a comment below.</p>
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<p>Blue Lace Agate is a healing stone that has metaphysical properties of bringing calm, happiness and peace to the wearer. It is also known as the &#8220;communication stone&#8221;. I have also written about other <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/category/crystals-and-gemstones/" target="_blank">healing gemstones</a> if you wish to read more.</p>
<p>Its tranquil colors of the palest blue and white assist in promoting a positive mood, serene energy and calming the senses. It is an uplifting stone that can help to regain peace in your hectic day.</p>
<p>Blue lace agate can help regain calm in stressful situations by neutralizing angering thoughts and allowing communication to flow smoothly in a positive manner. It has been called the &#8220;communication stone&#8221;.</p>
<h2>Stone Color</h2>
<p>This stone is a very light blue and white, with delicate bands of each color throughout the stone. The effect is that of a delicate lace, as each band is so fine.</p>
<h2>Metaphysical Healing Properties</h2>
<p><a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/cleansing-crystals-and-gemstones/" target="_blank">Read how to cleanse your crystals and gemstone before use.</a></p>
<p>Carry this stone with you if you will be speaking in public. It can help to allow your thoughts to come through verbally.</p>
<p>It is also a stone to help eliminate blockages in the throat chakra that come from not being allowed to express our thoughts and emotions. Blue lace agate can take the edge off of a sharp tongue and help you to choose your words more carefully. It will gently help you to communicate is a healthier and more relaxed manner.</p>
<p>The healing from this stone is more gentle than others, allowing an easy transition to a better frame of mind and ability to express oneself.</p>
<h2>Blue Lace Agate Associations</h2>
<p><strong>Chakras:</strong> 5th Chakra, Throat</p>
<p><strong>Planet: </strong>Neptune</p>
<p><strong>Zodiac:  </strong>Pisces</p>
<p><strong>Element:  </strong>Air</p>
<h2>Using Quartz Crystals for Physical Healing</h2>
<p>Having trouble deciding which crystals and gemstones to use for certain symptoms?</p>
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<p>Can your aura be captured digitally? Read about my experiences with having my aura read by the use of computer software and a video camera.</p>
<p>In my last post about <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/psychic-fair/" target="_blank">attending a psychic fair</a>, I said I would be writing more about my experience with having my aura read. If you have ever had an interest in an aura reading, I thought this might be handy information so you know what to expect.</p>
<p>I attended a psychic fair a few weeks ago and along with intuitive readings, numerology, handwriting analysis, there was a lady doing aura readings. I had read a bit about them prior to this fair, so I thought it sounded interesting and signed up.</p>
<p>After introductions, she explained how the machine transferred the information. I sat in the chair while she adjusted the video camera to the proper angle. I then was instructed to place my hand in a comfortable position on a small blue electronic box with a silver outline of a hand. I was told my hand would have to remain on that box for about 20 minutes or so and that I couldn&#8217;t move or pick up my hand or it would mess up the machine.</p>
<h2>Scanning the Chakras</h2>
<p>The next step was the initial scan of each <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/root-chakra/" target="_blank">chakras</a> via the hand that was placed on the metal box. It registered in the computer and showed my current base aura reading.</p>
<h2>Crystals and Gemstones</h2>
<p>She then moved on to testing 8 or 9 different stones by placing them one at a time in my right hand that was free. The portion using the different gemstones and crystals was quite fascinating to me. With each stone, the computer either showed the same aura make-up or a change to the aura. She tested clear quartz, Tiger eye, blue lace agate, and many others.</p>
<h2>Aromatherapy</h2>
<p>After that, she had me smell 4-5 various fragrances and turned them so I couldn&#8217;t see the label. My hand was still on the metal box at this point. The reactions also registered any changes in my aura.</p>
<h2>The Results of my Aura Reading</h2>
<p>I then received an 18 page printout of my aura with details on each chakra either being in or out of balance and recommendations on which stones would be useful and which aromatherapy scents I should look into.</p>
<p>Well, now that I have told you all that, I suppose your curious to know what the results of my aura reading were&#8230;Okay, my aura was read as blue to blue-white. It was recommended that I carry a blue lace agate stone with me in my left pocket for 40 days and a mixture of orange and lemongrass would be a good choice for aromatherapy. I also got a free mini-<a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/numerology/" target="_blank">numerology reading</a>, which told my <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/calculate-your-life-path-number/" target="_blank">life path number</a> as an added bonus. Overall, it was an enjoyable experience that I would definitely do again.</p>
<p>What about you? Have you ever had your aura read via a computer? What did you think about the experience?</p>
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<p>Ever considered attending a psychic fair or wondered what one had to offer? Read about my experiences during my first visit to a metaphysical fair.</p>
<p>Since I write a lot about metaphysical and spiritual matter on this blog, and have now started offering <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/intuitive-readings/">intuitive readings</a>, I thought it was appropriate that I finally find out what goes on at a psychic fair, having never been to one before.</p>
<p>Here is a breakdown of my experience. The metaphysical fair was held about 30 minutes from my home and was quite easy to find. I walked in and the faint smell of some type of familiar incense greeted me, though I couldn&#8217;t put my finger on just which fragrance I was sensing. It was welcoming however, and made me feel at ease.</p>
<p>There were two rooms, the first of which held tables with items for sale. One of the tables had a wonderful selection of healing stones and crystals and a nice variety of Tarot cards, sage, dowsing pendulums, and other items typical of a metaphysical bookstore. Another table carried some creative candle burners. I wish there had been a few more vendor tables, but I did take my time to look at each one.</p>
<p>There were two tables of pamphlets and information on different types of readings you could have done that day. Anything from palmistry, numerology, intuitive readings, tarot cards and aura readings. There were about a dozen in all to choose from, each reader with their own area of specialty.</p>
<p>I inquired about how to purchase these readings. You just signed up on a sheet, paid your money and waited until your number was called. I chose to purchase an aura reading.</p>
<p>That is something that I have not done before and I was curious how software and a digital camera could read my aura. I waited about 20 minutes before it was my turn. I found out that these psychic fairs are held four times per year at this particular location, so I signed up for the mailing list while waiting for my reading.</p>
<p>As I entered the second room, the lights were dimmed softly and there was a low buzz from the voices coming from the readings. The dozen round tables were spread out around the floor so there was plenty of room between so as not to be disturbed or overhead when you were having your intuitive reading.</p>
<p>I sat down and we introduced ourselves and then she told me about how a digital aura reading works. She then proceeded to do the aura reading and I received an 18 page printout on my aura and each of my chakras. It was completely fascinating.</p>
<p>Sorry to leave you hanging on that, but I will be writing another blog post very soon about my aura reading as it will take more than a paragraph to explain it. I will say that if you have the chance, I highly recommend getting your aura read. It&#8217;s quite cool! Sign up for my <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/newsletter/" target="_blank">newsletter</a> so you don&#8217;t miss it.</p>
<p>One thing I will say, is it felt quite good to be surrounded by like minded people that can talk about this subject matter openly. I felt like I was in good company.</p>
<p>If you have the chance, do try and attend a local metaphysical fair in your area. It is a memorable experience that I thoroughly enjoyed.</p>
<p>What about you? Have you ever attended a psychic fair? What are your thoughts?</p>
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<p>This is the third in a series of posts regarding the energy centers of the body. You may be interested to read my previous posts about the <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/root-chakra/" target="_blank">First Chakra</a> or <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/sacral-chakra/" target="_blank">Second Chakra </a>also.</p>
<p>Have you ever felt like you have been &#8220;punched in the gut&#8221; with words from another? When someone says unkind or hurtful words to you, this is the physical area of the body that energy is drained from. If this is something that is repeated over and over, blockages in this chakra can develop.</p>
<p><strong>The third chakra</strong> is located about an inch or two above the navel, in the abdomen area below the ribcage. It is represented by a ten petal yellow lotus flower and symbolized by birds.</p>
<p>Physical symptoms of an unbalanced solar plexus chakra are represented in problems of the liver, spleen, kidneys, digestion, food allergies, and nervousness.</p>
<h2>Balancing the Solar Plexus Chakra</h2>
<p>When the third chakra is in balance, it represents your own personal power, willpower, trusting yourself, the best of your personality and healthy self esteem. It is where our healing energy comes from. The solar plexus chakra is perhaps best known for concentration, well being and optimism. It means we can relax and enjoy the fruits of our labors.</p>
<p>When this chakra is out of balance, you may feel like you can&#8217;t concentrate on anything or that your personal power has been taken or drained from you. You may feel a great amount of shame, frustration, anger or resentment towards someone or something that you feel has caused emotional harm to you. It could manifest as issues with authority figures. It may seem, at least in your mind, that someone is out to get you.</p>
<p>Blockages can physically manifest into ulcers, liver issues, problems with digestion, heartburn, arthritis, diabetes, anorexia, and bulimia. It also deals with fear, hate, and prejudice.</p>
<h2>Yellow and the Third Chakra</h2>
<p>By clearing and balancing this chakra, you can gain back your personal  power. This can be done using a variety of methods, including scents,  foods, healing crystals and binaural beats. The color yellow represents enthusiasm, confidence, warmth, optimism and joy.</p>
<h2>Foods</h2>
<p>Hot and spicy foods will bring energy to this chakra.</p>
<p>Try a cup of chamomile or peppermint tea. Both flavors are soothing and have healing effects for balancing this chakra.</p>
<h2>Essential Oils and Incense</h2>
<p>Try these essential oils or burn incense for bringing balance to the third chakra:  cinnamon, marigold, carnation, lemon balm, chamomile, thyme, peppermint, bergamot, patchouli.</p>
<h2>Chakra Balancing Crystals and Stones</h2>
<p>The use of crystals can help to bring chakras into balance. Wear them as jewelry on your pulse points such as a bracelet or necklace or carry them in your pocket.</p>
<p>These stones are good choices to balance the third chakra:  Citrine, Amber,Tiger Eye, Gold Calcite,Yellow Tourmaline, Jasper, and Golden Topaz.</p>
<h2>Third Chakra Balancing</h2>
<p>Learn how binaural beats and Isochronic Tones can <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/recommended/chakra-meditation/" target="_blank">balance your Solar Plexus chakra</a> quickly and easily.</p>
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		<title>Healing Properties of Clear Quartz</title>
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<p>The metaphysical properties of clear quartz include healing and clearing your aura. Learn how to use this all-purpose gemstone for clearing negativity, improving focus, and aiding meditation.</p>
<p>This is one of the gemstones that I had purchased on our past vacation. You can read more about some of the other <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/crystals-and-gemstones/" target="_blank">crystals and gemstones</a>.</p>
<p>Clear quartz is a powerful general purpose all-around healing gemstone. It protects and clears negative energy, clears the aura, and has excellent healing properties.</p>
<p>It can also be used as an aid in meditation and to improve mental focus. It channels the energy of the universe to rejuvenate and bring balance and harmony to your chakras and your soul. I call this stone &#8220;The Protector&#8221;. Quartz is also known as a universal or master healer.</p>
<h2>Stone Color</h2>
<p>The stone color is clear. It radiates all the colors of the spectrum. It can be purchased in a smooth tumbled form or in a rough cut.</p>
<h2>Metaphysical Healing Properties</h2>
<p>Clear quartz can be used to bring down a fever, bring pain relief and reduce swelling.</p>
<p>When used together with other crystals, it amplifies their healing properties. It is known as a master stone that can be used in conjunction with any other healing gemstone.</p>
<h2>Crystal Quartz Associations</h2>
<p><strong>Chakras: associated with the  crown chakra</strong></p>
<p><strong>Angel:  Archangel Uriel</strong></p>
<p><strong>Planet:  Sun</strong></p>
<p><strong>Zodiac:  All Zodiac signs</strong></p>
<h2>Using Quartz Crystals for Physical Healing</h2>
<p>Having trouble deciding which crystals and gemstones to use for certain symptoms?</p>
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<p>This is the second in a series of posts regarding the energy centers of the body. You may be interested to read my previous post about the <a href="http://www.intuitivejournal.com/root-chakra/" target="_blank">Root or First Chakra</a> also.</p>
<p><strong>The second chakra</strong> is located just below the naval in the lower abdomen area. Physically, this chakra represents the area of reproduction and sexual organs. It governs your hips, groin, bladder, and large intestine. It is represented by the color orange and the element of water.</p>
<h2>Balancing the Sacral Chakra</h2>
<p>When the sacral chakra is in balance, it represents an outpouring of creativity through newborn thoughts and ideas. It also governs healthy relationships and your everyday interactions with people in your daily lives, the ability to cope with day to day events, and healthy emotional attachments to people. This chakra is about learning to consciously interact with others around you in a healthy manner. It represents physical grace, the Law of cause and effect, and choices that you make.</p>
<p>The sacral chakra is perhaps best known for governing sexuality. This involves warm and loving attitudes about the creation of life, sex, fertility, procreation, and emotions.</p>
<p>When this chakra is out of balance, issues regarding self respect, fear of losing control, financial loss, ability to survive and thrive, and poorly balanced relationships will be present. Eating issues such as anorexia and bulimia, along with buried emotions and depression are associated with an unbalanced second chakra.</p>
<p>Blockages can manifest into sexual problems such as infertility, impotence, lack of sexual desire, and physical awkwardness, all having their roots within this second energy center.</p>
<p>Negative thoughts and actions arising out of fear also drain energy from this chakra. Energy given to dead end jobs or relationships, domination by others or situations, gossip and manipulation drain life from this energy center. Problems with survival or the ability to survive hit home here too.</p>
<h2>Orange and the Second Chakra</h2>
<p>The color orange is a warm vibrant color that represents the sacral chakra. It has an intense high energy. Think of it as a bed of glowing embers that radiates warmth and heat to the rest of the body.</p>
<p>Wearing the color orange can bring this chakra into balance. Even touches of it, such as jewelry or earrings can have a balancing effect. Decorate your home with orange flowers or pumpkins or other orange accent pieces to bring the chakra into harmony.</p>
<h2>Foods</h2>
<p>Eat fresh oranges, pomegranates, raw carrots, pumpkin, salmon, and other orange colored foods.</p>
<p>Drinking plenty of water helps the chakra to flow properly as well.</p>
<h2>Essential Oils</h2>
<p>Try the scents of tangerine, cinnamon, jasmine, coriander, and sandalwood.</p>
<h2>Chakra Balancing Crystals and Stones</h2>
<p>The use of crystals can help to bring chakras into balance. Wear them as jewelry or carry one in your pocket.</p>
<p>These stones are good choices to balance the second chakra: Carnelian, Tigers Eye, Moonstone, Garnet, and fire agate.</p>
<h2>Sacral Chakra Balancing</h2>
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