Solar Plexus-Manipura
The Sanskrit name of the 3rd chakra is Manipura. The Solar chakra is the centre of wisdom and self-confidence.
Solar Plexus Chakra – Manipura
Name: Manipura
Meaning of name: City of Jewels (mani – jewels, pura – dwelling place)
Location: Navel
Element (Tattva): Fire
Color: Yellow (Western system), Red (Tantric system)
Shape: Downward pointing Triangle
Petals of lotus: Ten
Seed Sound (Bija Mantra): Ram
Expression: I can, I will
Emotion: Control over anger & energy; will & power
Key Word: Power, discrimination
Aspects: Vision, ego
Sense: Sight
Animal: Ram
Herb: Carnation, marigold, cinnamon
Food: Starches
Source of : Personal power; self and other judgments; intellectual understanding of worldly existence; men’s power
Seat of : Self-esteem; power; directed will; ability to discern; male identity
Imbalances: Effects pancreas, adrenals, digestive system & muscles, so digestive and metabolic disorders; weight issues; feelings of confusion or craziness; power issues. When linked to the heart, issues include co-dependency and caretaking (mixing up love and power needs).
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