The Solar Plexus Chakra: Your Inner Power Center
The third chakra, known as the Solar Plexus Chakra or Manipura in Sanskrit (meaning “city of jewels”), is the radiant hub of your personal power, self-esteem, and confidence. Located just above the navel, it glows with the energy of the sun — warming, energising, and empowering you to move through the world with strength and determination.
What the Solar Plexus Chakra Represents
The Solar Plexus Chakra governs your sense of identity, willpower, and autonomy. It is the fire within that fuels ambition, helps you set healthy boundaries, and gives you the confidence to pursue your goals.
When this chakra is balanced, you feel capable, motivated, and in control of your life path. But when it’s blocked or out of harmony, you might struggle with self-doubt, low self-worth, or difficulty making decisions.
Signs of a Balanced Solar Plexus Chakra
When your Solar Plexus Chakra is in harmony, you’ll often experience:
- A strong sense of self and confidence in your abilities
- Healthy self-discipline and motivation
- Clear boundaries with yourself and others
- A positive relationship with personal power (not overbearing, not submissive)
- Vitality and zest for life
Signs of Imbalance
Imbalances in this chakra can show up in different ways:
Underactive/Blocked:
- Low self-esteem, lack of confidence
- Indecisiveness or feeling powerless
- Struggling with motivation
- Digestive issues or fatigue
Overactive:
- Controlling or domineering behaviour
- Perfectionism or harsh self-criticism
- Anger, frustration, or competitiveness
- Burnout from overexertion
Ways to Support and Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra
✨ Affirmations:
Repeat empowering phrases such as:
- “I am strong, confident, and capable.”
- “I step into my power with ease.”
- “I trust myself to make the right decisions.”
✨ Movement & Practices:
- Practice yoga poses like Boat Pose (Navasana) or Warrior Pose (Virabhadrasana) to ignite core strength.
- Spend time in the sun, absorbing its radiant energy.
- Breathwork (especially deep belly breathing) to connect with this energy center.
✨ Crystals for Solar Plexus Chakra:
- Citrine – boosts confidence and joy
- Tiger’s Eye – encourages courage and decision-making
- Pyrite – strengthens willpower and personal power
- Yellow Calcite – uplifts energy and motivation
✨ Everyday Practices:
- Take small daily steps towards goals to build confidence.
- Journal about your strengths, accomplishments, and qualities you’re proud of.
- Honour your boundaries by saying “no” when needed.
Final Thoughts
The Solar Plexus Chakra is your seat of personal power — where self-belief and determination ignite. By nurturing this energy center, you step into the world with confidence, clarity, and radiant inner strength.
Balanced Solar Plexus energy empowers you not only to achieve your goals but also to shine authentically, inspiring those around you.