Solar Plexus Chakra Fact File
The Solar Plexus Chakra holds a significant role in our sense of self-confidence and personal power. Located in the upper abdomen, it is driven by the element of FIRE, which is also important for the digestive system in the same area of the body. The colour YELLOW is connected to this Chakra.
This Chakra radiates a vibrant energy that empowers us to be bold, assertive and connected to our inner strength.
When the Manipura Chakra is balanced and spinning harmoniously, our self-assurance blossoms and we exude an undeniable aura of personal power.
Themes
- Ego & Personal Power
- Tenacity & Determination & Focus
- Passion, Drive.... Fire in the Belly
- The Energy that pushed you out of bed in the morning!
- Self-Worth, Self- Esteem & Self-Confidence
Problems
- Overly driven, Perfectionism
- Lacking Direction, Purpoe, Drive & Enthusiasm
- Victim Mentality - Staying in bad situations
- Overwhelm and Struggling to get out of bed in the morning!
Physical Imbalances
- Problems with the pancreas, including diabetes and hypoglycemia
- Digestive difficulties, such as gastric or duodenal ulcers
- Liver problems, including cirrhosis, hepatitis, liver cancer
- Hiatal hernia and Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids, varicose veins
- Problems with the spleen
When this Chakra is in Balance
- Moving towards all goals in life with ease and full confidence.
- Empowered, Courageous, Confident, Living Purpose, Meaningful Life.
- Energetic, Intellectual, Work / Life Balance.
When this Chakra is out of Balance
- Shame. Low self-esteem, difficulty finishing tasks and projects.
- Doubtful, Insecure, seeking continuous approval. Anxiety.
- Feeling powerless and weak.
- Also Dominating, Possessive, Controlling and aggressive.
- Workaholic, over-work and not allowing self to rest.
- Push beliefs onto others, forceful.
What You Can Do to work with this Chakra
Spend time in the sun in early morning or before sunset. (Don't get too warm if you tend to be angry or short-tempered.) Physical movement awakens and recharges your body, especially first thing in the morning. Try Tai Chi, yoga, or Pilates (outside, if possible), and gardening.
Why Does it Work?
Slowing down and becoming acquainted with who you are and what you really feel is key to 3rd chakra health. Being in the sun supports an increase in energy, vitality, and connection to self. When we are fit and healthy, we feel able to take action. Our intentions are clearly focused. We can claim our power and stand in it, with no need to take power from someone else.
AFFIRMATIONS FOR THE MANIPURA / SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
- I am confident, determined and focused on my goals in life.
- I accept all parts of myself - my strengths and my weaknesses.
- I accomplish tasks quickly and love achieving my short-term goals.
- I feel that I have unlimited personal power and potential.
- I am the architect of my own life; I don’t let other people influence me.
- I can pick myself up after any failure, learn from it and try again.
