Yellow · Fire
Solar Plexus Chakra
Manipura · Upper abdomen, the stomach area
The solar plexus chakra, Manipura, sits in the upper abdomen and is the centre of personal power, confidence and willpower. As the fire element of the system, it is your inner sun — the source of drive, self-belief and the sense of who you are.
What it governs
The solar plexus chakra is read as the seat of confidence, willpower and identity — your self-esteem, your drive, and your ability to act and assert yourself. When it burns bright, you feel capable and self-assured; it is the chakra of personal power and getting things done.
When it’s balanced
When the solar plexus chakra is balanced you feel confident, motivated and self-assured — able to set boundaries, make decisions, and pursue your goals without either timidity or domineering.
When it’s blocked
A blocked solar plexus chakra is said to show up as low self-esteem, indecision, a lack of motivation, or — at the other extreme — being controlling or domineering. The inner fire either flickers low or burns too hot.
How to balance the solar plexus chakra
Empowering action
Setting and following through on a goal, however small, to feed self-belief.
Solar plexus crystals
Working with sunny stones like citrine or tiger's eye for confidence and drive.
The colour yellow
Surrounding yourself with yellow, or visualising a bright sun in the stomach.
Crystals for the solar plexus chakra
These crystals are traditionally paired with the solar plexus chakra to support its themes of confidence, willpower & identity.
The other chakras
Solar Plexus Chakra FAQ
What is the solar plexus chakra?▾
The solar plexus chakra (Manipura) is the third chakra, in the upper abdomen. Its colour is yellow and its element is fire. It governs confidence, willpower, identity and personal power.
How do you unblock the solar plexus chakra?▾
Traditional practices include taking empowering action, working with yellow or solar-plexus crystals, and meditation at the stomach. It is a for-fun wellness tradition, not medical advice.