Adaptability and flexibility are also associated with this chakra when the masculine and feminine energies are in balance, implying the ability to take on new challenges. The spleen chakra's negative aspects include killing creativity via fear, anger, jealousy, as well as, the suppression of self-expression. The primary spiritual expression at this level is free will. Although love centeredness comes from the heart chakra, the spark comes from the solar plexus. Negative aspects include blind rage and destructive anger.
Emotions can be contradictory, raw and animal-like on one hand while serene and poetic on the other.
The 3rd chakra is feeling-based, offering usable personal power and emotional control. On the positive side, blind rage can be used to protect one's country, as demonstrated by Winston Churchill. A mother can also constructively channel the same emotion towards caring for her child, like the mother lion who protects her cubs. The 4th chakra is one of balance and harmony, composed of the highly spiritual qualities of compassion and love. When this chakra is open, and the masculine and feminine are balanced, one feels safe, is able to trust, take risks, love, and feel loved.