The Solar Plexus Chakra, located between the Sacral Plexus and the navel, is the core of our personality, our ego, self-esteem, and sense of worth. The third chakra is the center of willpower. While the Sacral chakra seeks pleasure and enjoyment, the third chakra is all about the perception of who you are. The gift of this chakra is sensing your power, being confident, responsible, and reliable. The energy of this chakra allows you to transform inertia into action and movement. It allows you to meet challenges and move forward in your life. The main challenge for the third chakra is to use your personal power in a balanced manner. What does this mean? It means being proactive rather than reactive or inactive.
When the solar plexus chakra is out of harmony
We have a need to dominate and control, a great need for keeping up with appearances, feelings of inadequacy, we do not respect ourselves, we may manifest ourselves with self-hatred, give our powers to others leaving us with no sense of self.
When the solar plexus is in harmony
We feel whole, centered in who we are, we know our self worth, we cultivate our personal power in healthy ways, in touch with our inner self, balance between spiritual and material worlds, feel inner peace and calm
Location - Two inches above the navel
Physical body parts - Abdomen, stomach, upper intestines', liver, gallbladder, spleen, middle spine
Life Lesson 0 To experience the depth of who we are with self-empowerment and self-esteem, to live our life task or soul life’s purpose
Physical dysfunction - Arthritis, ulcers, colon problems, diabetes, anorexia, liver dysfunction, fatigue
Mental/emotional issues - trust, fear, intimidation, self-esteem, self-confidence, self-respect, care of self or others, responsibility for making decisions, sensitivity to criticism
Possible causes of energy blocks - Stuffed or repressed anger, issues of control especially in areas related to power
Crystals - Yellow citrine, amber, yellow topaz, yellow tiger’s eye, yellow agate
Essential oils - Lemon, lavender, rosewood, chamomile, rosemary