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Solar Plexus Chakra Meaning, Symbol, Location and Properties

Explore the Solar Plexus Chakra’s meaning, symbol, location, and properties. Learn how this energy center influences confidence, willpower, and personal power.

Created by potrace 1.10, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2011

Solar Plexus Chakra Meaning

The third chakra represents willpower, feelings of power, and identity.

It has a remarkable influence when it comes to personality formation and to the development of a strong sense of self, capable of leaving a mark on the world and carving out space for yourself.

In a way, the solar plexus chakra represents a driving force, an engine propelling thoughts, feelings, and desires.

Solar plexus chakra is related to the ability to know yourself and be aware of your interests.

It is the source of energy, which reflects in a positive attitude towards the activities that enables you to develop your talents and abilities freely.

Manipura stimulates the desire to acquire as much life experience as possible and is thus instrumental in personal and emotional growth.

Even though the third chakra is subjected to the element of fire, it does not relate solely to the areas of energy and power but also to specific values such as mercy, compassion, and human warmth.

Last but not least, the solar plexus chakra is responsible for transforming the ingested food and oxygen into life energy. Out of all seven chakras, the Manipura is the one that will most directly benefit from a healthy diet.

Created by potrace 1.10, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2011

Solar Plexus Chakra Symbol

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The third chakra is represented by a downward-pointing triangle in a ten-petal rosette.

The symbol of Manipura is connected with the element of fire and on the metaphorical plane this relates to feelings of warmth and coziness, but it also inspires a sense of destruction and fear if it escapes control.

The solar plexus chakra symbol, known as "Manipura" in Sanskrit, is represented by an inverted triangle within a circle and ten petals. Here's a breakdown of its key elements:

  1. Inverted Triangle: The downward-pointing triangle symbolizes the fire element and transformative energy. It represents personal power, willpower, and the ability to act.

  2. Circle: The circle surrounding the triangle reflects the cyclical nature of energy and transformation, as well as balance and harmony within personal power.

  3. Ten Petals: The ten petals signify the ten pranas (vital forces) that govern the body. These petals represent the chakra's connection to energy and power.

  4. Color: The solar plexus chakra is associated with the color yellow, symbolizing energy, intellect, and personal strength. The bright yellow reflects the chakra's radiant and empowering qualities.

Solar Plexus Chakra Location

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Solar plexus chakra is located just above the navel, in the stomach area, between the first lumbar vertebra and the eleventh thoracic vertebra.

Its position in relation to other chakras in the energy body is above the sacral chakra and below the heart chakra.

In Manipura, all the energy lines of the 72.000 Nadi channel meet together. That's also one of the reasons why this center is named 'The Solar Plexus'.

Solar Plexus Chakra Properties

  • Common names: solar plexus chakra, the third chakra, Manipura, the center of the solar plexus
  • Name meaning: Manipura comes from Sanskrit and translates to “lustrous gem”
  • Corresponding gland: pancreas
pancreas-gland

The pancreas gland, associated with the third chakra, excretes enzymes responsible for digestion. It also secrets hormones glucagon and insulin which regulate blood sugar levels.

  • Color: yellow, yellowish red
  • Mantra: RAM
  • Number of petals: ten petals, each containing one of the following Sanskrit syllables ḍaṁ, ḍhaṁ, ṇaṁ, taṁ, thaṁ, daṁ, dhaṁ, naṁ, paṁ, and phaṁ.
  • Corresponding deities: Lakini, Agni, Rudra
  • Animal Symbol: ram
  • Element: fire
  • Symbol: triangle
  • Sound: oh
  • Frequency: 320 Hz
  • Corresponding sense: sight
  • Corresponding natural phenomena: sunlight, yellow wheat field, flaming fire
  • Planet: Mars
planet-mars

Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun. It is named after the Roman god of war. The temperature on Mars in the equatorial area can reach up to 35 degrees Celsius and one day on Mars lasts 24 hours and 39 minutes.

  • Key themes: feelings, willpower, the capacity to sense and to express yourself, self-control, personality, allocation of life energy around the body
  • Affected body parts: pancreas, stomach, gallbladder, liver, spleen, small intestine, abdominal cavity, vegetative nervous system
  • Positive spiritual aspects: self-awareness, emotional intelligence, compassion, empathy, sensitivity, perseverance, spontaneity
  • Negative spiritual aspects: emotional inaccessibility, sentimentality, self-pity, jealousy, obsession with power, inconsiderateness, aggression
Created by potrace 1.10, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2011

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