EMPOWER & SHINE: Awaken Your Solar Plexus Chakra
Welcome to this week’s edition of Empower & Shine, where we ignite the fire within and step into our full personal power by working with the Solar Plexus Chakra—the energy center of confidence, willpower, and self-worth.
🔆 What is the Solar Plexus Chakra?
The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) is the third chakra, located above the navel and below the chest. It governs your sense of identity, personal power, autonomy, and self-esteem. When balanced, it allows you to move forward with confidence, purpose, and inner strength.
🚨 Signs of Imbalance in the Solar Plexus Chakra
When this chakra is underactive or overactive, you may notice:
💛 Physical Signs: Digestive issues, fatigue, stomach ulcers, liver problems
💛 Emotional Signs: Low self-worth, indecisiveness, shame, powerlessness, or—on the flip side—dominance, aggression, perfectionism
💛 Behavioral Signs: People-pleasing, fear of rejection, procrastination, or controlling behavior
🔥 How to Balance the Solar Plexus Chakra
To bring this powerful center back into alignment:
✨ Movement & Yoga: Practice yoga poses like Boat Pose, Warrior III, and Bow Pose to strengthen your core and your confidence.
✨ Nutrition: Nourish yourself with yellow foods like bananas, corn, ginger, turmeric, lemons, and whole grains.
✨ Sunlight: Spend time in the sun—it naturally energizes and balances the Solar Plexus.
✨ Action & Discipline: Set small goals and take consistent action to build willpower and self-trust.
✨ Breathwork: Practice breath of fire (Kapalabhati) or powerful exhalations to energize and activate the core.
💛 Solar Plexus Chakra Crystals
Support your inner fire with these crystals:
💎 Citrine – Boosts confidence, joy & abundance
💎 Tiger’s Eye – Increases willpower & decision-making
💎 Yellow Jasper – Enhances personal power & protection
💎 Pyrite – Encourages motivation & goal-setting
💎 Amber – Balances mood & clears stagnant energy
Carry these stones with you, meditate with them on your solar plexus, or wear them as jewelry to support your empowerment journey.
🔊 Affirmations & Mantras for the Solar Plexus Chakra
Affirm your personal power with intention:
✨ I am strong, confident, and courageous.
✨ I trust myself and take inspired action.
✨ I stand in my power and shine my light.
Activate the chakra further by chanting the mantra "RAM", the seed sound of the Solar Plexus Chakra. Chant it aloud during meditation to awaken your inner fire.
🌞 Solar Plexus Chakra Empowerment Ritual
🕯️ Step 1: Sit comfortably in a sunny spot or light a yellow candle.
🕯️ Step 2: Place your hands or a crystal on your upper abdomen.
🕯️ Step 3: Visualize a bright golden sun glowing in your core, radiating outward with each breath.
🕯️ Step 4: Repeat your chosen affirmations or chant “RAM” to amplify your energy and confidence.
This week, choose to own your power, trust your inner voice, and shine unapologetically. A balanced Solar Plexus Chakra empowers you to lead your life with strength, clarity, and joy.