The Solar Plexus Chakra, or Manipura, is your inner sun—radiating confidence, strength, and the power to take action in the world. When this chakra is awakened, you stop playing small and start stepping into your truth with courage and clarity.
Location & Symbol
Located in the upper abdomen (just above the navel), the Solar Plexus Chakra is associated with the color yellow and the element fire. Its symbol is a ten-petaled lotus containing a downward-pointing triangle, representing transformation through willpower.
What It Governs
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Personal boundaries
- Willpower and decision-making
- Identity and life purpose
- Motivation and drive
Signs of a Balanced Solar Plexus Chakra
- You feel confident and capable
- You set healthy boundaries
- You take action without fear
- You trust your gut and inner guidance
- You know your worth and live with purpose
Signs of Imbalance
When the Solar Plexus Chakra is underactive, you may feel:
- Powerless or indecisive
- Insecure or overly self-critical
- Afraid to speak up or take action
- Easily controlled or manipulated
When it’s overactive, you may experience:
- Arrogance or need for control
- Anger, irritability, or impatience
- Judgement toward others
- A constant need to prove yourself
Healing the Solar Plexus Chakra
To ignite and balance this chakra, work with the fire within and build your sense of self:
🔥 Breath of Fire or Power Breaths – Activate your core energy
🚶 Courage Ritual – Write down something you’ve been afraid to do and take one small action toward it
☀️ Sunlight Exposure – Soak in the sun to recharge your solar energy
🥗 Eat Yellow Foods – Bananas, pineapple, corn, ginger, turmeric
🪘 Drumming with Intention – Drum to release fear and reclaim power
🙏 Affirmations –
“I am powerful. I trust myself. I act with courage and confidence.”
Reflection
You are not here to play small. The world needs your light.
When your Solar Plexus Chakra is burning bright, you become a force of nature—driven not by ego, but by purpose and truth.