Located along the spine at the solar plexus, is the manipura chakra (aka belly or solar plexus chakra). It governs the pancreas, adrenal glands, liver and stomach. In Chinese the written character for this chakra means "between heaven and earth" which signifies the duality of this chakra. It is the energetic power house of our bodies and while we want it strong, helping us to manifest our worldly desires, we must also keep our ego in check. Somehow, in order for all we desire to come to fruition we must balance drive and control with acceptance and letting go. When people are always attached to the outcome of their work, then their "power" and happiness depends on that outcome. We must ignite our energy, engage our presence and then let go of the outcome.
The comparing mind resides in the Solar Plexus Chakra tempting us to look outside for our power, to create a value judgement about whether we are "better" or "worse" than someone else. The irony is that when we turn inward we let go of our ego and its attachment to outcome, we can find our inner power - we follow our instincts. Following our gut is infinitely more precious and potent than any external source of validation.
The color of this chakra is yellow.
Supportive stones and herbs include: citrine, amber, tiger eye, yellow (or gold) calcite, lemon balm, chamomile, tumeric, fennel and goldenseal.
The solar plexus chakra resonares to the musical note E.
