| 3rd Chakra: |
Solar Plexus (also called Navel). Manipura (Lustrous gem) |
| Location: |
Solar Plexus/Above Navel |
| Body: |
Abdominals, Abdomen, stomach, liver, pancreas, gall bladder |
| System: |
Digestive (metabolism) |
| Gland: |
Adrenals (also 1st chakra), Pancreas (produces insulin to lower blood sugar and glucagon to raise it) |
| Element: |
Fire (in Feng Shui and Vastu fire represents transformation, passion, change, expansion) |
| Color: |
Yellow |
| Sense: |
Sight |
| Bija (Seed) Sound: |
RAM |
| Identity: |
Ego Identity |
| Purpose: |
Action, transformation, self-definition |
| Issues: |
Personal Power, self-esteem, confidence, energy, will |
| Right: |
Right to act |
| Demon: |
Shame |
| Develops: |
18 mon to 3+ yrs |
| Years Most Influential: |
15-21, 64-70 |
| Cosmic Principle: |
Combustion |
| Balanced Characteristics: |
responsible, reliable, disciplined, positive sense of self, confident, warm, energetic, spontaneous, playful, humorous, able to take risks |
| Excessive Characteristics: |
dominating, controlling (stemming perhaps from the fear of change associated with deficient 2nd chakra), competitive, arrogant, ambitious, hyperactive, stubborn, hot-tempered, compulsively driven, reliant on sedatives, ulcers. Difficulty concentrating, inability to sit still or focus your will. Narcissistic. |
| Deficient Characteristics: |
passivity, lack of energy (ties in with boredom, lack of passion, and excitement of a deficient 2nd chakra), poor digestion, tendency to be cold, often submissive, blaming, low self-esteem, lack confidence, wishy-washy, weak-willed, avoid confrontation, use of stimulants (also characteristic of excessive 2nd chakra), lack discipline, shaky sense of self, inauthentic. |
| Other Conditions: |
Indigestion, heart burn, over-eating, IBS, hypoglycemia, diabetes, disorders of the liver, pancreas, stomach, spleen, gall bladder, adrenals. chronic fatigue, ulcers, stress, celiac, gall stones, diverticulitis, arthritis. |
| To Calm: |
Soften fire energy by increasing water energy (see Sacral). Avoid spicy foods and caffeine. Practice meditation, pranayama, relaxation, and restorative yoga. Emerald (good for diabetes and also for excessive 1st & 2nd chakra), blue sapphire. |
| To Activate: |
Increase FIRE energy by eating spicy food, drinking hot tea. Take back your power. Be assertive, not aggressive. Exercise. Eat small meals. Wear and decorate w/reds, yellow, orange (colors of fire) and shapes like sunburst, triangles, pyramids, diamonds. Light candles. Wood supports fire: trees, plants. Take risks, be spontaneous, get out of your comfort zone. Ab work: crunches, plank. Clear or bright yellow topaz (also for deficient 2nd chakra), yellow tourmaline. |
| To Balance: |
citrine, abdominal exercises and planks, twisting postures, camel pose, eat yellow colored foods. Watch funny movies. |
| Doterra Essential Oil: |
Digest Zen Blend (Ginger, peppermint, tarragon, fennel, caraway, coriander and anise) |
| Sources: |
The Chakra Bible by Patricia Mercier and Chakra Balancing by Anodea Judith |
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“The ego is like a house. It’s important to have a consistent home base, but you wouldn’t want to be confined there.” -Anodea Judith |
