What is the Solar Plexus?

The Solar Plexus is the third chakra and is associated with willpower, confidence and self-esteem. The Sanskrit meaning is "city of jewels" which refers to our sense of self, our purpose and what we can offer the world.

Solar Plexus Basics

Colour: Yellow

Element: Fire

Crystals: Amber, Citrine, Pyrite, Calcite

Location: Upper abdomen, navel

What does the Solar Plexus control?

• Self-esteem

• Self-worth

• Self-confidence

• Will power  

How to know when your Solar Plexus is blocked?

• Insecurity and low self-esteem

• Feelings of unworthiness, shame, self-doubt

• Fear of judgement and failure

• Sensitive to criticism

• Lack of control

• Struggle to make decisions or get things done

• Shyness, timidity

• Physical symptoms such as digestive issues or stomach aches

How to know when your Solar Plexus is balanced?

• Confident and at ease with yourself

• Optimistic

• Strong sense of worth 

• Sense of personal or professional success

What to do when your Solar Plexus is blocked?

• Reiki is an amazing way to shift this energy

• Wear the colour yellow

• Hold, wear or sleep with crystals associated with this chakra

• Burn incense or use essential oils such as Neroli, Lemongrass or Ginger

• Eat foods such as corn, pineapple, yellow peppers, bananas, lemons, butternut, brown rice, oats, millet, amaranth, turmeric, cumin, flaxseed or sunflowers seeds

• Drink kombucha to help balance your digestive system

• Spend time in the sunshine or warm yourself by a cosy fire

• Practice meditation and visualise the colour yellow