Standing in Your Power: The Solar Chakra
Solar Chakra (Manipura)
Element: Fire
Color: Yellow
Location: Solar plexus
The solar chakra, the third chakra in the system, is all about personal power and confidence. When this chakra is balanced, it fuels energetic vitality, bringing a sense of joy and enthusiasm to life. Standing strong in your solar chakra means feeling hopeful and empowered, knowing you have the strength to create the life you want. You’re unafraid to take risks, make mistakes, and face uncertainty head-on, trusting that each challenge is an opportunity for growth.
A strong third chakra helps you stay clear and focused on your goals, allowing you to pursue what you truly desire without being held back by fear or doubt. It empowers you to be unapologetically yourself and to transform your life with confidence and courage. This is the energy center that pushes you forward, helping you embrace your full potential and live life boldly.
What happens when the solar chakra is open?
Few people experience a completely open and balanced solar chakra all the time. Standing in your power is a challenge—it takes practice and intention to do so in every situation. When the solar chakra is balanced, individuals embody responsibility, reliability, and a sense of calm confidence. They often excel in their personal and professional lives, with the inner strength to take on leadership roles, whether as managers, CEOs, or other positions of influence.
A balanced solar chakra fosters high self-esteem and confidence, allowing individuals to move through life with a healthy sense of self-worth. This isn’t about having an inflated ego—it’s about knowing your value and standing firm in that knowledge. People with strong solar chakra energy can be both playful and disciplined. They have a strong sense of humor, enjoy spontaneity, and can embrace life’s challenges with courage and resilience.
Ultimately, someone with a balanced solar chakra understands their personal power and stands in it with grace. They navigate life with a grounded strength, knowing their worth and approaching each day with confidence.
What happens when the solar chakra is closed off?
When the solar chakra is blocked or closed, it can create significant challenges in daily life. Low energy, poor self-esteem, and a lack of motivation are common signs of a blocked solar chakra. Individuals may struggle with self-confidence and often feel powerless, allowing others to manipulate or dominate them. This imbalance makes it difficult to follow through on tasks, leading to unreliability and a general lack of drive.
On an emotional level, a closed solar chakra can manifest as coldness or rudeness, and people may adopt a victim mentality, blaming external circumstances for their struggles instead of taking responsibility for their own power. This can lead to a negative cycle of feeling disempowered and disconnected from their true potential.
Physically, an imbalanced solar chakra often affects digestion, leading to issues such as poor digestion, abdominal pain, or digestive disorders. When the solar chakra is blocked, it’s not just the mind that feels stuck—your body may experience the effects as well, particularly in the stomach and gut, which are closely connected to this energy center.
What happens when there is too much energy in the solar chakra?
Excess energy in the solar chakra can be just as disruptive as a deficiency. When this chakra is overactive, individuals may come across as overly aggressive, controlling, and dominating. These are the people who always need the last word, must win every argument, and insist on being right, even when they’re wrong. With too much energy in the solar chakra, there’s often a need to assert power over others, sometimes through manipulation or a hunger for control.
People with an overactive solar chakra tend to have type-A personalities—hypercompetitive, stubborn, and sometimes arrogant. They may be driven to the point of burnout, never able to sit still or let go of the need to be involved in every task. Their relentless energy can lead to frequent meltdowns or moments of frustration when things don’t go their way.
For individuals with excess solar chakra energy, regular physical activity can help release this buildup and restore balance. Finding outlets to channel their intensity—whether through exercise, creative expression, or mindfulness practices—can help them reconnect with a more grounded, centered version of themselves.
How do I open my solar chakra?
To open a blocked solar chakra, vigorous physical activities like running, boxing, aerobics, or hot yoga can energize and release pent-up energy. Grounding practices, such as mindfulness and connecting with nature, can also help balance the solar plexus and encourage the flow of energy. If excess energy is the issue, deep relaxation, stress relief, and emotional connection are key to calming the overactivity.
Whether dealing with a lack or excess of energy in the solar chakra, taking bold steps in your personal and professional life can help reignite your inner power. Stepping outside your comfort zone and embracing challenges can rebuild confidence and strength. Addressing any imbalances through self-reflection or therapy can also aid in healing and balancing this vital energy center.
Affirmations:
I honor the power within me.
I accomplish tasks easily and effortlessly.
The fire within me burns through all blocks and fears.
I can do whatever I will to do.
As part of the MY Chakra Series, we will explore and bring awareness to each chakra, starting with grounding into your Muladhara (root) chakra, then Svadhisthana (sacral) chakra, before transitioning into your Manipura (solar) chakra.