Your solar plexus chakra is part of the seven primary chakras located in your body. Each chakra is unique, from where the chakra is located to what it represents in your spiritual journey. Your solar plexus chakra supports your identity and confidence, aligns with yellow auras, and represents your personal power. Keep reading to learn more about your solar plexus chakra!

🧘  What are Chakras?

Chakras are energy centers throughout the body. “Chakra” or “cakra” in Sanskrit translates to “wheel” and “circle”. Each chakra is an energetic wheel or circle, adding to the overall ebb and flow throughout your body. There are a total of seven primary chakras throughout the body, which include the following: root, sacral, solar plexus, heart, throat, third eye, and crown. All seven chakras have a special meaning, connecting to a different part of your physical body and spiritual energy. Maintaining the balance and health of your chakras is imperative for your spiritual hygiene. 

💛  Solar Plexus Chakra Meaning 

The solar plexus chakra, a.k.a. the “Manipura”, is the third of your seven primary chakras. Infused with radiant solar energy, the solar plexus chakra represents your identity and self-expression. Similar to the sun’s role in astrology, the solar plexus chakra signifies your confidence, willpower, and ambition. Your personal power is stored in your solar plexus chakra, providing you with the self-assurance and drive to do whatever it takes. However, the solar plexus chakra also instills wisdom. Each action and decision comes from a place of inner knowing. A strong solar plexus chakra allows you to act quickly, move freely, and embrace the fire within. 

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🤗   Where is the Solar Plexus Chakra Located?

It’s no wonder this is known as the “navel chakra,” because the solar plexus chakra is located in the navel. The solar plexus chakra sits above the sacral chakra, which aligns the solar plexus chakra with your midsection or abdomen. Physically speaking, your navel represents your body’s core power. With this in mind, you can safely assume that the solar plexus chakra represents your energetic field’s core power. Engaging in core work can strengthen your overall spiritual and physical energies. Twisting, turning, crunching, and more will heighten the fiery energy located in your navel. As your body warms up, your solar plexus will ignite a strong sense of confidence and determination.

☀️   What’s Associated with the Solar Plexus Chakra? 

Each of the seven chakras has special associations and attributes that set them apart. The chakras are associated with a traditional Sanskrit name, a color, a location, body parts, mantras, an element, and a hertz frequency. Knowing these associations can help you tap in and work with a specific chakra. Here’s what’s associated with the solar plexus chakra:

• Sanskrit Name: Manipura (“city of jewels” or “jewels city”)
• Color: Yellow
• Location: Upper abdomen 
• Body Parts: Stomach, navel, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and intestines
• Mantra: RAM
• Element: Fire
• Recommended Hertz Frequency: 182 Hz, 432 Hz, and 528 Hz

🟡  Healthy v.s. Unhealthy Solar Plexus Chakra

How do you know if your chakra is energetically healthy or unhealthy? Doing semi-regular aura photos to check on the chakras by analyzing the colors of their aura. An aura photos can show irregularities, dysfunctions, and more affecting a specific chakra. Check which aura colors come up, since that will allude to the health and energy of a specific chakra. Your solar plexus chakra will come up if you have a yellow aura.

Aura photos are one way to tell what’s going on in your energetic field. You also have the power and intuition to know when something is either off or getting stronger. There might be physical manifestations of a weakened or strengthened chakra. You may also see a difference in your mood, emotional state, and overall energy. No matter what, you know your body and energetic frequency best. Trust when you feel a shift in your aura, energetic field, and chakras. 

A healthy solar plexus chakra feels capable and confident. Your personal power is vibrant, as if bursting with energy. There’s not much that deters you once you get going. A strong solar plexus chakra imbues determination, willpower, and stamina. Come hell or high water, you will see whatever you start through. An undeniable optimism and confidence is radiating from you. Your solar plexus chakra has assured you that nothing is standing in your way. You feel engaged as you go through each task, follow your goals, and confidently decide your next move. Life feels bright and full, because of your solar plexus chakra. There may even be physical indicators, such as having a strong abdomen (hello abs!). Regardless, your solar plexus chakra will make you feel like you can absorb anything. You are invincible as long as your solar plexus chakra beams with bravery, courage, and worthiness.

However, an unhealthy solar plexus chakra feels aggressive yet directionless. You may have an inkling if your solar plexus chakra is imbalance when you’re quick to anger. Everything will frustrate you, mostly because you may feel unsure of your ability to overcome trials and tribulations. Bravado, anger, and annoyance masks your underlying sense of self-doubt, insecurity, and fear. Although you may come off like you aggressively know everything, you may feel secretly worried about someone calling your bluff. It might become obvious if others realize you have poor self-esteem, which may come from being overly needy or overly confident. Aside from a stark difference in your personality and energy, you may notice physical indicators of having a weakened solar plexus chakra if you’re experiencing digestive issues. Luckily, you can work on your solar plexus chakra by working on your self-confidence. Figuring out who you are, what motivates you, and what you desire can help you find your power. As a result, your solar plexus chakra will strengthen the more self-assured and brave you become.

✨  Harness the Power of Your Solar Plexus Chakra with ASCEND Crystals & Jewelry

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✍️  Meet ASCEND’s In-House Astrologer & Writer

Liz Simmons is a writer, astrologer, and tarot reader based in Salem, MA. Liz is the resident astrologer at ASCEND Get Lifted. Aside from providing astrological readings and tarot readings, Liz writes for ASCEND’s blog. Her expert commentary is featured in over twenty publications, including Cosmopolitan, Shape, Women’s Health, & more. Check out her work on Instagram, @the_ _crone & book a reading with her at ASCEND.