The Solar Plexus Chakra is the third chakra of the human body. Found in the upper abdomen this chakra is home to our motivation, will power and confidence. When in balance we have the resilience needed to negotiate life challenges and the confidence to pursue our dreams. 

Name: Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura)

Also Known As: The seat of confidence, ‘city of jewels’

Energy Center: Upper abdomen, lower mental aspect

Color: Yellow (sometimes gold)

Symbol: Flower with 10 petals and a downward-pointing triangle

Meaning: Motivation, willpower, and purpose.

When Balanced: Courage, self-confidence and self-belief, motivation to achieve and overcome.

Causes of Imbalance: Death/bereavement, unexpected failure, loss (either personally or competitively)

When Unbalanced: Feelings of vulnerability and irrationality. 

Physical Symptoms of Unbalance: Stomach pain, gastric issues such as reflux .

Mental Symbols of Unbalance: Anxiety, paranoia, victim mentality, fatigue.

Balancing Activities: Yoga, exercise, visualization and breathing exercises. 

Gemstone: Citrine, Tiger’s eye, Pyrite, Lemon Quartz, Yellow Jasper, Golden Heliodor, Yellow Topaz, Amber, Smithsonite

Crystal Placement: Upper abdomen

Archangel: Jophiel

Yoga Positions: Bow pose, boat pose, lion pose, mountain pose, warrior pose, seated spinal twist

Seed Syllable: ‘Ram’

Mantra: ‘I do’

Affirmations: ‘I do have what it takes to succeed’, ‘I do possess everything I need to overcome by challenges’, ‘I improve with everything I do’.

Element: Fire

Energy Type: Masculine 

Presiding Planet: Mars/Sun

Star Sign: Aries/Leo

World Location: Uluru & Kata Tjuta, Australia

Numerology number: 2

Essential Oils: Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary, Mandarin, Patchouli, Clary Sage, Spikenard, Juniper, Lemon, Chamomile.

Strengths: Self-confidence and self-belief, the motivation to go to great lengths to achieve goals.

Weaknesses: Over-achieving/narrow focus, ego, recklessness.