When the Third Chakra is out of balance you may lack confidence, be confused, worry about what others think, feel that others are controlling your life, and may be depressed.

Physical problems may include digestive difficulties, liver problems, diabetes, nervous exhaustion, and food allergies.

When balanced you may feel cheerful, outgoing, have self-respect, expressive, enjoy taking on new challenges, and have a strong sense of personal power.

The body parts for this chakra include the stomach, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, and small intestine.

This is the area which defines our "self-esteem".

The personality that develops during puberty is housed in this chakra.... otherwise known as the "EGO".

Anyone experiencing 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 selfesteem is a required for developing intuitive skills.

Gemstones and Crystals that are beneficial for the Solar Plexus Chakra: Citrine, Topaz, Yellow Calcite, Malachite, and topaz