SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA - THIRD CHAKRA

Located midway between the rib cage and the navel, this is the sense of identity. The Solar plexus chakra is associated with the pancreas, liver, gall bladder, spleen, digestive system and nervous system.

The solar plexus chakra is associated with the fire element because fire provides warmth and comfort, but also can cause fear and terror. This chakra spans a wide emotional area.

The solar plexus chakra allows one to really know oneself.

Some signs that the Solar Plexus Chakra is out of balance are:

• Difficulty concentrating
• Poor ability to make decisions or judge a situation accurately
• A feeling that you are more important than other people
• Trouble taking action or getting things done

SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA - Color

The color associated with the solar plexus chakra is Yellow. Yellow is the symbol of the mind, intellect, high intelligence and wisdom. It is a positive magnetic vibration that acts as an equalizer for irritable conditions of the nervous system. The solar plexus is the organizing brain of the nervous system and as such, is an important power center that should be kept in a perfect equilibrium.

All the yellow stones - topaz, citrine, yellow zircon, amber - are used with the solar plexus chakra.

Healing and the solar plexus chakra

For healing, these stones are said to aid in the treatment of diabetes and constipation. They can also be used to neutralize a haggard or a fat condition.