Solar Plexus Chakra

Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Element: Fire

Color: Yellow

Mantra: RAM

Location: At the level of the umbilicus corresponding to the gastric or solar plexus

Meaning: Confidence, willpower, personal strength

Balanced State: Strong self-esteem, confidence, decision-making power. By balancing this chakra, we feel more energetic, confident, productive, and focused.

Imbalanced State: Low confidence, fear, lack of control, digestive issues. An imbalance of the Solar Plexus Chakra can manifest physically as digestive problems, liver problems, or diabetes. On an emotional level, one might struggle with depression, lack of self-esteem, anger, and perfectionism.

Crystals for Solar Plexus Chakra:

• Citrine – Success, abundance, positivity
• Yellow Aventurine – Courage, clarity, focus
• Tiger’s Eye – Strength, determination, confidence
• Moonstone – Balances emotions with personal power, enhances intuition in decision-making, supports inner strength

The Solar Plexus Chakra is also the seat of personal power, self-esteem, and confidence that resides in the upper abdomen. It is our willpower, decision-making ability, and the ability to assert ourselves in this world.

How it affects the body: Manipura Chakra deals with a sense of belonging, mental understanding of emotions, and defines self-esteem in an individual.

It governs the effective functioning of the upper abdomen, gallbladder, liver, middle spine, kidney, adrenals, small intestines, and the stomach.

An unbalanced Manipura Chakra may lead to diabetes, pancreatitis, adrenal imbalances, arthritis, colon diseases, stomach ulcers, intestinal tumors, anorexia/bulimia, or low blood pressure.