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Solar Plexus Chakra Organs

by Kathleen Karlsen, Author of Vocal Medicine

The solar plexus chakra organs govern the power of transformation and assimilation. The solar plexus chakra is the center of digestion of food on the physical level as well as the digestion of thoughts and emotions on the mental and emotional levels. The solar plexus is the fire center, often symbolized by the colors yellow or red and a sun-like image.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Learn how the solar plexus governs assimilation on multiple levels
Explore the major organs related to the solar plexus chakra
Understand the emotional patterns related to the solar plexus organs

The solar plexus is the center of gut-level intuition. In the physical realm, the solar plexus is associated with the pancreas, liver, stomach and adrenals.

Solar Plexus Chakra Organs: Pancreas

The pancreas represents the ability to handle the sweetness in life. This is literally the ability to balance and process glucose in the body. The pancreas actually has a dual role. On the one hand, the pancreas produces pancreatic juice to aid in the digestion of food. On the other hand, the pancreas uses insulin and glucagon to balance the results of digestion as blood glucose levels. The pancreas is viewed as an endocrine gland because of the secretions it produces.

Solar Plexus Superpower
The conversion of negativity into advantageous emotions is a superpower of the solar plexus chakra. Having the attitude that the universe is always bringing you the highest possible good is helpful. Even challenges may bring a better outcome than expected or hoped for. You may want to ask yourself, “How can I shift my experience to feel to trust that there is a sweet outcome on the way?”

Solar Plexus Chakra Organs: Liver

The liver is one of the largest organs in the human body, weighing approximately four pounds. The liver has multiple functions crucial for human health. The liver manufactures proteins involved in blood clotting. Cells of the liver destroy certain bacteria and aged white and red blood cells. The liver contains enzymes that break down or store poisons. In addition, the liver stores nutrients, minerals, and vitamins. Finally, the liver produces bile salts that break down fats.

The Liver and Emotions
On an esoteric level, the liver has long been seen as the seat of anger and other primitive emotions. Liver problems can be related to chronic complaining and fault-finding. This may be a refusal to take full responsibility in your own life. Therefore, you are looking for ways to blame others. This is a misuse of the “solar” power of this chakra.

Solar Plexus Organs: Stomach

The stomach is simply an enlargement of the gastrointestinal tract. When empty, the stomach is only the size of a large sausage. However, when full, the stomach can be many times larger! The stomach is folded like an accordion which expands as the stomach fills. The stomach serves to break down food for assimilation. This is reflected on psychological and emotional levels as the ability to break down projects and ideas into consumable portions.

Solar Plexus Endocrine Glands: Adrenals

The adrenals help to regulate the level of energy in the body. They are responsible for the “fight or flight” mechanism when a situation appears to be dangerous or life-threatening. The adrenal glands are small glands found on top of the kidneys.

Hormones Produced by the Adrenal Glands
The adrenals produce epinephrine and small amounts or norepinephrine. These hormones break down glycogen from the liver to quickly increase heart rate and breathing. Blood flow is increased to the muscles to prepare for possible physical exertion. if the adrenals are overused, exhaustion and defeatism can result.

Author’s Personal Story: “I learned the importance of listening to my gut at a point in my life when I was collaborating with someone on a large creative project. My partner in the project appeared to have a commitment as deep as mine. I was excited and joyful about the project. Yet I simultaneously had a growing sense of anxiety at the core of my being. My heart and gut were clearly in conflict.

Sure enough, my associate suddenly and inexplicably changed directions. Communication stopped. My attempts to reach out were rebuffed. My investment of time, money and emotional energy were lost. I had to forge a new path forward alone. I had never experienced such a deep division within my own being: heart-felt enthusiasm combined with deep gut-level concern and warning. However, the next time I decided I would listen to my gut!”

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Article on the Solar Plexus Chakra covering symbolism, chakra sounds, essential oils, healing stones and deities associated with this chakra.