In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about your Solar Plexus, i.e., the 3rd chakra with yellow colors representing your inner fire, how you identify yourself, gut feelings, regulation of fears, sense of power, ego, and confidence. 

Are you not feeling like yourself? Are you losing your temper for trivial reasons you do not understand? Are digestive issues making it challenging to keep up with your life? If the answer to all or any of these questions is yes, your Solar Plexus Chakra needs your attention. 

The third chakra of the seven chakras, Solar Plexus, also known as Manipura Chakra, is the powerhouse form where energy flows in your body. If this chakra is blocked or clogged, you may experience several mental and physical issues, such as feelings of insecurity, jealousy, lack of self-confidence, low self-esteem, manipulative attitude, greed, sleep problems, fatigue, low energy levels, and digestive disorders. 

Hence, chakra balancing or Solar Plexus Chakra healing becomes essential for healthy and mindful living. However, before diving deeper into balancing and healing this chakra, let us understand the meaning, characteristics, and role of this body chakra for the best results. 

Solar Plexus Chakra Meaning 

Known as Manipura, i.e., city of jewels (also a lustrous gem) in Sanskrit, the meaning of Solar Plexus Chakra is a fire that spreads warmth, energy, and light in your body. Located four finger breadths above your navel (just below your rib cage), it is also the Samana Prana or Samana Vayu, i.e., the energy of digestion. 

Moreover, learning the core characteristics of this chakra will help you understand it better. 

Solar Plexus Chakra Characteristics 

Below are the prominent characteristics of the 3rd chakra, i.e., Manipura or Solar Plexus Chakra. 

Element: Fire

Color: Yellow

Symbol: Ten Lotus Petals 

Let us learn in-depth about each of these characteristics. 

The element fire 

The “Solar” in the Solar Perplex (Plexus) chakra is the Sun. The way the Sun has fire in its center, the Manipura Solar Plexus chakra also has fire in its core. This fire helps manage your health, particularly your digestive health. 

The color yellow 

Solar Plexus is the yellow chakra, the color of the Sun, and the powerhouse of vitality, strength, and nourishment, and it promotes good health and energy balance in your body. 

The ten lotus petals 

The ten lotus petals symbolize the ten pranas, i.e., forces essential for the control and nourishment of your body. Activation of these pranas, i.e., your third chakra through healing, promotes the growth and development of your body, drives the negative energies away, and infuses the body with renewed energy. 

On that note, we come to the role of Manipura Chakra in your body, better summarized in the following section. 

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What Is the Solar Plexus Chakra Responsible for 

Simply put, the Solar Plexus or Manipura Chakra is your body’s energy center. It makes you self-motivated and confident and helps you live a purposeful life. Moreover, a balanced 3rd chakra elevates your self-esteem, improves your decision-making, empowers you to take action and achieve your goals, helps you build a positive self-image, brings emotional stability, increases vitality, makes your digestive system strong, and lets you connect with others confidently with authenticity. 

But how do you know your Solar, i.e., Yellow Chakra, needs balancing or healing? 

Simple, look for the signs of blocked chakra that we are going to share next. 

Solar Plexus Chakra Blockage Symptoms 

You should check for these emotional and physical symptoms of blocked Solar Plexus Chakra. 

Emotional Solar Plexus Manipura Chakra blockage symptoms

• Self-expression challenges 

• Controlling, aggressive, or rigid behavior 

• Irritation or uncontrolled anger 

• Analysis paralysis (not being able to make decisions because of overthinking)

• Low self-esteem

• Mistrust or doubt about the people around you 

• Continuous need for approval or confirmation from others 

• Self-victimization

• Not having a direction or motivation to move forward in life 

• Attaching yourself to people in your life in a way that is unhealthy 

• Not being able to set boundaries 

Physical Solar Plexus, i.e., yellow or third chakra blockage symptoms 

• Problems with digestion 

• Ulcers

• Liver, pancreas, and colon-related problems 

• Irritable bowel syndrome 

• Heartburn

• Diabetes 

• Gum bleeding or sensitivity 

• Insomnia or difficulty in sleeping 

• Low energy and fatigue 

Do not panic if you notice your Manipura Chakra is imbalanced or blocked. Solar Plexus Chakra healing, balancing, and unblocking are easy with the tips we share next. 

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How to Unblock Solar Plexus Chakra 

Below are some effective tips for third chakra healing, unblocking, and balancing. 

Use gemstones 

Gemstone therapy is a common chakra healing practice. Stones radiate vibrations to attract the positive energy of the universe. You can wear a Citrine, Amber, Pyrite, Yellow Topaz, or Yellow Tourmaline that resonates with the energy of your 3rd chakra and helps balance it. 

Meditate 

Meditation is another powerful remedy for blocked or imbalanced Yellow Chakra. Hence, you can practice meditation techniques like SKY Breath and Sahaj Samadhi meditation to heal. 

Practice yoga 

Yoga poses move your energy upwards to heal the Solar Plexus Chakra, in addition to correcting your posture, making you more flexible, and offering several health benefits. Hence, you can try specific yoga poses, such as bow pose, boat pose, seated spinal twist, and warrior pose, for chakra healing. 

Try mudras 

Mudras are hand positions that stimulate the nerve endings in your hands so the energy can flow upwards, balancing the Manipura and other chakras. Hence, you can try these mudras to balance the chakra. 

Gyan mudra 

Hold the tips of your thumbs and index fingers together and extend the rest of the fingers while ensuring that you do not exert any pressure. Breathe in and out while resting your hands on your thighs. 

Merudanda mudra 

Breathe with your hands placed in the thumbs-up position and rested on your thighs. 

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Practice affirmations 

Repeating daily affirmations helps boost inner strength and nourishes your Solar Plexus. Hence, you can use affirmations, such as “I am in control of my life” and “I am strong and capable,” to balance or unblock your Solar Perplex Chakra. 

Visualize healing 

Like affirmations, healing visualization improves your strength. Hence, you can try to visualize your Solar Plexus Chakra healing. 

Eat food with high prana

Foods high in prana levels, such as veggies and raw fruits, make your digestion and metabolism stronger. Hence, you should eat more of these foods for chakra balancing. 

Apply essential oils

The use of essential oils or aromatherapy is a well-known technique to heal all your chakras. To heal your Solar Plexus chakra, in particular, you can dilute a few drops of lemon, cedarwood, bergamot, or ginger oil in a carrier oil and apply it to your skin (after doing a skin patch test), add a few drops of it to your bath water, or get immersed in the oil scent. 

End Note 

That was all for the Solar Plexus chakra and what you can do if it is blocked. You can unblock or balance it by following the tips above to let the energy flow freely in your body, helping you understand yourself better and live life with a higher purpose. 

However, if you have more questions or want to know about the planets that may be blocking your third, i.e., Manipura Chakra, and how to heal it effectively, you can contact our experts through an online astrology chat or call session for the best guidance.