area which defines our "self-esteem
personality that develops during puberty is housed in this chakra....otherwise known as the "EGO".
dysfunction of the third chakra is having difficulty obtaining or maintaining his/her own "personal power"
This intuitive chakra is where we get our "gut instincts" that signal us to do or not to do something. Strong self-esteem is a required for developing intuitive skills
Associations
* Color - yellow
* Physical Location - solar plexus
* Purposes - mental understanding of emotional life
* Spiritual Lesson - acceptance of your place in the life stream. (self-love)
* Physical Dysfunctions - stomach ulcers, intestinal tumors, diabetes, pancreatitis, indigestion, anorexia/bulimia, hepatitis, cirrhosis, adrenal imbalances, arthritis, colon diseases
* Mental and Emotional Issues - self esteem, fear of rejection, oversensitivity to criticism, self-image fears, fears of our secrets being found out, indecisiveness
* Information Stored Inside Chakra - personal power, personality, consciousness of self within the universe (sense of belonging), knowing
* Area of Body Governed - upper abdomen, umbilicus to rib cage, liver, gallbladder, middle spine, spleen, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, stomach
Gemstones and Flower Essences that stimulate, cleanse and energize the chakra
* Gemstones - Jasper , Golden Topaz, Yellow Tourmaline
* Flower Essences - Chamomile, Golden Yarrow, Peppermint
