Solar plexus chakra stones
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PROPERTIES OF THE SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA
Name : Solar Plexus or Manipura (in Sanskrit)
Location : Above the tip of the sternum
Yellow color
Element : Fire
Function : Strength, confidence, self-esteem, confidence, strength of character
Body Parts : Liver, stomach, joints, muscles
Dysfunction : Coffee abuse, authoritarianism, confusion, fears, difficulty digesting, fatigue, lack of self-confidence, perfectionism, prejudices, complacency, overconsumption of carbohydrates
Fears : Abandonment, rejection, criticism, ridicule, not being good enough, obesity, baldness, old age
Glands : Pancreas
Stones : Amber, Topaz, Quartz, Citrine
Sound : Mi
Sense : Sight
The Solar Plexus Chakra (Manipura) is the third chakra from the bottom, located in the stomach region, a few centimeters above the navel.
The yellow chakra radiates through the center of your body and governs all aspects of your personal power. It is the center of your identity and some of the main functions of the solar plexus chakra are:
- Will
- Strength
- Transformation
- Determination
- Self esteem
- Ego
A healthy solar plexus chakra vibrates to the color of yellow, with fire as the dominant element. Most gemstones and crystals, which resonate with the frequency of the third chakra are also yellow.
The color yellow is associated with the energy of fire, which can break down other elements. Yellow is often used in chromotherapy as a stimulating color for patients suffering from eating disorders and anorexia, to activate their metabolism.
The solar plexus chakra governs your digestion and metabolism, so if you are having issues with your metabolism, bring more crystals and yellow gemstones into your life!
Please note that you can use some of the solar plexus chakra stones for healing your sacral chakra (e.g. citrine or tiger's eye).
Now let's see which are the best stones for balancing your solar plexus chakra.
1. Amber
Typical colors: yellow, orange, red-brown, and sometimes green, blue or black.
Helps with: self-confidence, decision-making, emotional balance, patience, concentration, clarity, stress and anxiety relief.
Amber is an organic stone, which was created from dried tree resin millions of years ago. Amber has a strong connection to the sun and earth and often carries ancient organisms and plant matter within it.
Amber will strengthen your motivation and drive in a balanced way and boost your confidence, optimism and well-being. Amber is a health gemstone and a powerful natural purifier, which can help you heal all body ailments associated with the solar plexus chakra.
2. Golden Topaz
Typical colors: brown, yellow or gray in their natural state (untreated).
Helps with: willpower, self-confidence, courage, creativity, manifestation of desires, digestion, good fortune and luck.
It is a traditional stone for courage and healing, and can bring healing to your solar plexus chakra by boosting your self-confidence. It will allow you to manage your fear, anxiety and anger. On a physical level, it is supposed to improve your digestion and metabolism.
3. Tiger's eye
Typical colors: golden, brown and red-brown.
Helps: concentrate, make decisions, get lucky, protect yourself, overcome fear and anxiety, motivation, digestion, vitality.
Tiger's Eye is a great gemstone for increasing your personal power, strength and vitality. This beautiful gemstone holds the warm, optimistic energy of the sun, and it can help you be more positive. Physically, it can help slow down your metabolism and improve your digestion.
4. Citrine
Typical colors: from yellow and orange to earthy brown.
Helps with: self-confidence, clarity, happiness and optimism, creativity, self-expression, manifestation of desires, wealth and prosperity.
It is a crystal of success and happiness, which will help you live your life with more enthusiasm. It is believed to bring more confidence, clarity and meaning to your life.
Citrine can also help you be more flexible in life, follow your intuition, and let go of the past that no longer serves you. Citrine can be used for both your solar plexus and sacral chakra.
5. Pyrite
Typical colors: coppery yellow, brown-black.
Helps with: strength of mind, will, determination, anchoring, protection, persuasion, communication.
Pyrite is sometimes called "fool's gold" because its color somewhat resembles that of a gold nugget.
A pyrite will help you strengthen your persuasion and communication skills. In difficult times, pyrite will bring you energy and vitality. It will also improve your understanding, memory, learning skills and awareness.
6. Cinnabrite
Typical colors: white, yellow with red-purple spots.
Helps with: self-confidence, manifestation of desires, wealth and prosperity, willpower, transformation, problem solving.
Cinabrite promotes critical thinking and taking responsibility for all your actions. She encourages you to lead by example and stay true to your values and ideals.
Cinnabrite will also help you be innovative in overcoming your problems while being aware of your end goal.
7. Aragonite
Typical colors: white, red, yellow, orange, green, purple, gray, blue and brown.
Helps with: concentration, self-confidence, decision-making, self-esteem, anchoring, wealth and prosperity.
Aragonite will remind you of your talents and strengths, allowing you to face whatever comes your way.
Aragonite is a stone that can bring abundance, stability and happiness into your life. Its grounding and stabilizing energies can be helpful during times of stress. It will prevent you from making decisions based solely on your feelings and emotions. It will also improve your concentration. 
How to use solar plexus chakra stones?
There is no correct or incorrect way to use solar plexus chakra stones. However, I will give you some creative ideas on how to include them in your daily routine:
- Meditate with your gemstones and crystals.
- Place the stones on your physical body (and position them at the solar plexus chakra point, above your navel).
- Wear your solar plexus chakra stones as a form of jewelry.
- Place the stones in different locations around your home.
- Use them at bath time.
- Create your own beautiful chakra crystal grid by combining them with other chakra stones.
Want to know more about all the other chakra stones and their meanings?
We have created a complete guide to chakra stones, which will show you how to choose the right stone for your chakra, how to use chakra stones, and how to activate your crystals
