SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA ~ I CAN ~ Location ~ 4 to 5 inches above belly button Color ~ yellow Function ~ will, power, assertiveness Element ~ fire Sanskrit Name ~ Manipura Meaning ~ lustrous gem Crystals ~ amber, topaz, citrine, rutilated quartz Planet ~ Mars, Sun Herb for Incense ~ Dragon's Blood Animal ~ Ram Archangel ~ Michael THE THIRD RAY The Third Ray is the "Wisdom" or "Lower Mental" ray, and the color is yellow. This ray is involved in the nervous systems and emanates through the liver and intestines. It is a purifier. The skin is very sensitive and receptive to change. The dietary program here includes the yellow-skinned fruits and vegetables and their juices. These include lemons, lemonade, bananas, squash, grapefruit, pineapple, pineapple juice, sweet corn, yellow apples, etc. These foods stimulate the logical mind process and reasoning powers. Folks who need mental stimulation should keep these colors a round them and consume some yellow food. This therapy is great for depression. Blockages Solar Plexus * Location: Solar Plexus Feelings of emotional upset involving personal power and the ego. Abuse, misuse or non-use of personal power. Insecurity, neediness, possessiveness. Foods Granola and Grains: pastas, breads, cereal, rices, flax seed, sunflower seeds, etc. Dairy: milk, cheeses, yogurt Spices: ginger, mints (peppermint, spearmint, etc.) chamomile, turmeric, cumin, fennel Information found in the book, Wheels Of Life by Anodea Judith, Ph.D. authors web site www.SacredCenters.com |
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