Power. Self identity. Confidence. Taking action. Trusting yourself.

If any of these phrases strikes an uneasy cord in your tummy, you’re in the right place to begin regaining balance in your third chakra.

In the element of fire, it’s imperative to keep this flame healthy and thriving. Too small leaves you vulnerable to outside influences, unable to see your shine, and powerless. Too big makes you hungry for control, easily angered, and quickly burnt out.

Whether you’re clearly on one side of the spectrum or have struggles from both ends, using these solar plexus chakra affirmations is an amazing practice to shift your mindset toward embodying this energy’s best qualities.

In this article, you’ll explore the ins and outs of this chakra, what it means to be balanced or imbalanced, and 123 positive affirmations that you can use now to find your way back to your inner seat of power.

Sounds good? Let’s go.

What’s the solar plexus chakra all about?

Known as manipura in Sanskrit, this translates to “lustrous gem.”

It’s all about your ego and identity. And how you see yourself reflects in how brightly or dimly the gem glows.

At its best, this precious chakra promotes:

Confidence
Self esteem
Responsibility
Self discipline
Personal power
Warmth toward others
Playfulness
Spontaneity
Aligned action-taking
Transforming the immaterial into the physical (aka, manifesting)

Manipura is represented by yellow. Positively, yellow is associated with joy, optimism, excitement, confidence and creativity. Negatively, it’s also the color of cowardice, deceit, anxiety, egotism and betrayal.

The third chakra’s worst enemy is shame.

Fire is this chakra’s element, and what’s more powerful or transformative than that?

Now that you know the healthy qualities, let’s explore what happens when the energy is excessive or deficient.

Mental signs of an excessive solar plexus chakra

If your energy is overactive here, it shows up in a variety of ways.

Think of the fire running rampant.

You may feel an intense need for control or be overly aggressive. Your inner power is motivated by asserting your will over others, which is not true inner power.

You’re more likely to feel justified using deceit or manipulation to get what you want.

Being right is a nonnegotiable, and always having the last word is the cherry on top of a stubbornness sundae.

To counteract the hyperactivity you may experience, you might be attracted to sedatives.

A few more effects include:

A bad temper (potentially violent behavior)
Overly ambitious
Overly competitive
Arrogant / egoistic

Mental signs of a deficient solar plexus chakra

While the fire can burn too aggressively, it’s just as troubling if the flame is too weak.

Think of cooking a stew over a fire. If it’s too small, you’ll never get anywhere with your meal. The flame is there, but not really doing anything.

And since this chakra is all about your willpower and ability to act, that’s a problem!

An underactive solar plexus chakra shows up as low energy and a weak will. This may make stimulants especially attractive.

Rather than manipulating others, you’re likely to be easily manipulated.

Low self esteem is very common, creating a lack of trust in yourself. This makes it difficult to take aligned actions, as you're always doubting your knowledge and abilities.

A coldness can show up from the lack of heat, whether it’s in your physical body (possibly poor digestion) or emotions.

Other signs include:

Lack of self discipline
Unreliable, not following through on plans
Victim mentality (always blaming people or circumstances)
Lack of taking responsibility
Being too passive

Physical signs of an imbalanced solar plexus chakra

In western medicine, physical symptoms are viewed as the problem itself. However, eastern medicine finds that physical problems stem from mental/emotional roots.

So if you find yourself experiencing these problems, it could indicate that your solar plexus chakra is either excessive or deficient*:

Eating disorders
Hypertension
Chronic fatigue
Muscular disorders
Digestive disorders
Diabetes
Problems with the stomach/pancreas/gallbladder/liver

*This suggestion is not meant to substitute medical advice. Please consult with your doctor for any of these problems.

Solar plexus chakra affirmations

Positive affirmations are an excellent tool when you’re trying to change how you think or feel about something.

If you haven’t tried them, it may feel silly to say statements that you don’t feel are true for yourself.

It’s all about repetition.

The whole reason you are the way you are now? You’ve been repeating the same thoughts for years and years. You’re in your own mental prison.

To break yourself free, you’ll need to repeat the opposite thoughts. Eventually, consistency will let the negative thoughts fade. What you once thought felt silly will feel like the new norm!

Read these affirmations as often as you’d like. To make them more effective, try saying them out loud or writing them down daily.

You’ve got this!

I affirm…

I have more than enough energy to thrive each day.
I easily & effortlessly accomplish my tasks.
I set reasonable expectations and goals for myself.
I follow through with what I say I’ll do.
I keep my promises to myself.
I keep my promises to others.
I trust myself more every time I honor a promise.
I feel more and more confident in myself to do the right thing.
I set and honor healthy boundaries.
I recognize and honor other people’s boundaries.
I stand firmly in what I believe.
I do not give in to other opinions or requests for the sake of being liked.
I stand up for myself, even when others don’t like it.
I am ok being in disagreement with someone’s opinion.
I remember that I am my own person.
I am safe being true to myself.
It is not my responsibility to make sure others feel comfortable.
I release the need to be right.
I release the need for control.
I release the desire to win arguments for the sake of winning.
I listen objectively in conversations.
I am willing to make up or change my mind according to what makes the most sense.
I am respectful of other people’s beliefs, even when it is in conflict with what I believe.
I am respectful of people’s boundaries even when it conflicts with my desires.
I actively listen to others, instead of just waiting for my turn to speak.
I am reliable.
I attract reliable people.
I am trustworthy.
I attract trustworthy people.
I take the time to recognize what I truly want.
I deserve what I truly want.
I take actions to fulfill my desires.
I trust that my efforts are always met halfway.
I love myself in my entirety.
I accept all of me, even the parts I’ve been taught to dislike.
I deserve to be loved despite my flaws.
I do not need to change myself to be loved.
Love and respect are givens, not something to be earned.
Every part of me deserves love, understanding and attention.
I accept others as they are.
I release the act of shaming myself.
I release the act of shaming others.
I release the habit of judging myself.
I release the habit of judging others.
Embodying my authenticity sets me free.
I live by my own expectations, not others.
When I catch myself judging others, I find what it is in myself that they’re reflecting.
I refrain from making assumptions about people and situations.
I take full responsibility for where I am in life.
I accept where I am in life and release resistance.
I blame no one for my personal circumstances.
I refrain from dwelling on the past.
I release obsessing over what might happen.
I practice present moment awareness.
If I don’t like where I am, I do something about it.
I know I have the power to change my circumstances.
I know I have the power to achieve my dream life.
I recognize that my outer surroundings are a direct reflection of my inner self.
I take care of my inner self so that my outer surroundings match my desired energy.
I take nothing personally, even when it feels personal.
I release blaming myself.
I give myself compassion.
I am patient with myself through mistakes.
Mistakes are a learning opportunity, not an invitation for prolonged shame.
I know who I am and cherish myself.
I have a healthy level of self esteem.
I deserve kindness and respect simply because I exist.
I release self doubt.
I listen to and trust myself.
I feel it in my gut when something is right or wrong, and I act on my body’s wisdom.
I know what is best for me and I honor that knowledge.
I am a warrior, not a victim.
I respect myself and others.
Other people respect me.
I embrace and show my authentic self.
I am comfortable in my own skin.
I allow myself to be vulnerable.
I shine the brightest when my thoughts and actions are rooted in self acceptance.
I am unafraid of and unaffected by other people’s opinions of me.
I am brilliantly confident.
My confidence attracts the right people and opportunities into my life.
I feel confident when I am simply myself.
I regularly get out of my comfort zone for the sake of growth.
I take risks and reap the payoff or learn the lesson.
I celebrate my individuality and that of others.
I honor the power within me.
I honor the power within others without wanting to change them.
I learn more every day how to appropriately exercise my personal power.
I release the habit of sitting in anxious thoughts.
When I have anxious thoughts, I remind myself that I am still safe and worthy of acceptance.
When anxiety knocks, I find a breathing technique or other activity to bring myself into the present moment.
I listen to my body’s needs and honor them.
I release the excuses that keep me from finding peace in resting, or finding productivity in action.
I recognize and honor the need for mental breaks.
I celebrate my successes, and remember that failures are just another stepping stone.
I always do my best.
My best is always enough.
I recognize that everyone else is doing their best with their current knowledge and personal experience.
I take care of myself.
I prioritize self care.
I listen to my fear and figure out where it comes from before acting on it.
I recognize that my fear wants to keep me safe, and may sometimes exaggerate consequences to keep me in my comfort zone.
I think through the worst case scenarios when I feel fear so that I can objectively determine the true level of danger.
I chase my goals and release the fear of failure.
I feel my emotions without letting them get the best of me.
I respond to people and situations instead of reacting.
I let my emotions have their moment so that they don’t bottle up for later.
When I feel angry, I remove myself from the situation before making rash decisions.
I recognize my anger as self protection, but don’t let it construct impenetrable walls.
I practice patience with myself and others.
I practice being assertive while releasing the desire for domination.
I respectfully communicate my needs and boundaries.
I know that personal power comes from what I can control about myself, not about others.
I accept that all I can control is my own reaction.
I release stubbornness and pride.
My inner fire burns through my blocks and fears.
I fill my space with things that bring me joy.
I do the activities that bring me joy.
I am unashamedly enthusiastic about my passions.
I can do whatever I will to do.
I easily manifest my thoughts into actions, and my actions into results.
My inner flame is alive and thriving.
I refuse to dull my shine.

Shine on with these solar plexus chakra affirmations

Again - consistency is key.

You can’t get healthy by eating salad for a week and then going back to junk food!

So tend to your solar plexus chakra with care. Be honest with yourself about how imbalances may be showing up for you, and repeat these affirmations to reinforce a healthier mindset.

The world needs your unique shine.

It’s up to you to spark your flame.

Reignite Your Power: 123 Solar Plexus Chakra Affirmations