Manipura
The Solar Plexus Chakra

This chakra is the third chakra. The solar plexus chakra is located between the navel and the lower part of the chest. It is most commonly represented with the color yellow. The inverted triangle represents the element of fire and the transformative power of this energy center.
The main function of this energy center is to provide actual motion to move forward and realize personal desires and intentions in the world. It plays a fundamental role in the development of personal power. It feeds one’s direction in life and the actions taken in order to reach your goals.
The solar plexus chakra is center of strength and balance, both physical and emotional, when this chakra is open and the energy flows unrestricted, it is responsible for:
· Will, personal power
· Taking responsibility for one’s life, taking control
· Mental abilities, the intellect
· Forming personal opinions and beliefs
· Making decisions, setting the direction
· Clarity of judgments
· Personal identity, personality
· Self-assurance, confidence
· Self-discipline
· Independence
· At higher levels, it conveys wisdom

There are a few ways to balance your solar plexus chakra. The use of crystals is one, since this chakra’s color is yellow the following stones would help with balancing this chakra
· citrine
· amber
· sunstone
· yellow jasper
· golden tiger eye
· yellow jade
· golden calcite
· yellow topaz
Certain foods can be used to heal the solar plexus chakra, as well. Adding these to your diet or increasing the amount you eat can help activate your solar plexus chakra
· squash
· sweet potatoes
· pumpkins
· lentils
· yellow and orange peppers
· lemons
· corn
· yellow pears
· golden apples
· brown rice
· oats
Finally, affirmations are a simple and useful tool that can open up your solar plexus chakra.
· I love and accept myself.
· I respect and honor myself.
· I can achieve anything I desire.
· I believe in myself.
· I deserve to be loved and respected by those around me.
I truly hope you found this information about the solar plexus chakra helpful, please share it with anyone who may need this knowledge. I wish you happy balancing with this powerful chakra.
Peace & Love
Teanne
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