1. Basic Information

English name: Solar Plexus Chakra

Sanskrit name: Manipura (मणिपूर, meaning "lustrous gem")

Location: Upper abdomen, above the navel and below the chest

Corresponding colors: Yellow

Element: Fire

Key meaning: Personal power, confidence, willpower, self-esteem

2. The Core Functions of the Solar Plexus Chakra

Personal Identity: Shapes your sense of self, self-worth, and confidence.
Willpower and Discipline: Governs the strength of your decisions and your ability to take action.
Self-Responsibility: Influences your ability to take control of your life and own your choices.
Mental Clarity: Supports focus, logic, and practical thinking.
Physical health: Linked to the digestive system, pancreas, liver, and metabolism.

Imbalance Manifestations:

Overactivity: Aggression, arrogance, perfectionism, controlling behavior.

Lack of energy: Low self-esteem, indecisiveness, procrastination, lack of direction, fatigue, digestive issues.

3. Corresponding Crystals and Their Effects

Crystal Effects

Citrine Promotes confidence, abundance, and positive self-image.

Tiger’s Eye Enhances courage, focus, and personal empowerment.

Yellow Tourmaline Stimulates willpower, clears fear-based patterns, and supports emotional clarity.

Amber Warms the spirit, supports digestion, and soothes emotional stress.

How to use:

Wear as a pendant over the solar plexus area.

Place on the stomach during meditation or energy healing.

Carry when facing challenges requiring strength or confidence.

4. How to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra?

① Physical Practice

Yoga poses: Boat Pose, Plank Pose, Warrior III

Core workouts: Strengthen abdominal muscles to activate solar energy

Sun exposure: Reconnect with the fire element by spending time in sunlight

② Diet and Color

Food: Yellow fruits and vegetables (bananas, corn, pineapple), whole grains, legumes

Color therapy: Use yellow lighting, wear yellow clothes or accessories

③ Affirmations

"I am confident and in control of my life."

"I trust my inner power to guide me."

5. Relationship with Other Chakras

Weak Root Chakra: Without a stable foundation, power becomes unstable or forced.

Overactive Third Eye: Without grounding and self-discipline, intuition may become overwhelming or misdirected.

6. Summary

The Solar Plexus Chakra is the energetic center of willpower, confidence, and personal power. It empowers you to take action, own your choices, and walk your path with clarity and determination. Balancing Manipura helps you transform fear into courage and ideas into action.