Solar Plexus chakra
Manipūra - “City of Jewels”
Behavioral characteristics of the Solar Plexus chakra
The Solar Plexus chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral functions:
* Expression of will
* Intellectual abilities
* The “accounting mind” that categorizes everything, assesses the pluses and minuses in life
* Personal power
* Ability to establish ideas and plans into reality
* At higher levels, it conveys wisdom
When the Solar Plexus chakra is balanced, you may:
* Be assertive
* Exert your will in a way that leads to the expected results somewhat effortlessly
* Have harmonious relationships with your surrounding
Imbalances can manifest as:
* Excessive control and authority over your environment and people
* Or the opposite in case of deficiency or blocked energy: Feeling of helplessness, irresponsibility
* Being obsessed with minute details, seeing life through a filter of plus and minuses while losing sight of the whole picture
* Being manipulative
* Misusing your power
* Lack of clear direction, lack of purpose or ambition
* Making plans or having a lot of ideas without finding efficient ways to realize them
Stones for Solar Plexus chakra
Amber — Yellowish orange — Organic gemstone — Used to cleanse and balance. Increases mental clarity and promotes confidence.
Citrine — Pale yellow — Semi-precious — This “success stone” is used to cleanse and balance. Increases personal empowerment and confidence.
Lemon quartz — Yellow — A stone of optimism used to cleanse, activate and balance the third energy center.
Yellow Jasper — Yellow — Semi-precious — Known as a stone of protection, yellow jasper activates and balances the solar plexus chakra.
Yellow Tourmaline — Yellow — Semi-precious — A stone good for detoxifying the body, yellow tourmaline is used to cleanse, activate and balance.
Tiger’s Eye — Golden brown — Semi-precious — A protective stone, tiger’s eye is good for grounding, cleansing and balancing.
Amber
Citrine
Yellow Jasper
