The meaning of Manipura (the Solar Plexus Chakra) is mainly personal confidence and assertiveness. The go-getter Chakra! The Solar Plexus Chakra is mainly the realm of overcoming obstacles, fearfulness and anxiety. Courageousness and self-confidence are signs of an open and healthy Manipura. But that’s not all! Read on for more info, plus signs of problems and blockages in this energy center.
So what is the Solar Plexus Chakra associated with?
- Success
- Self Confidence
- Boldness and assertiveness
- Feelings of accomplishment and hard work ‘paying off’
- Setting goals
- Self knowledge
- Speaking up and taking part
- Leadership skills
What are some signs of Solar Plexus Chakra Problems?
- Lack of self confidence
- Low self esteem
- Fear of speaking up
- Fear of taking part
- Problems with communicating effectively
- Poor leadership/management
- Not taking any risks/lack of daring in work and life
- Shyness
- Over-compensating in some areas to make up for lack of assertiveness in others
- Avoidance of responsibility and authority
- Not owning up to and accepting mistakes
The meaning of Manipura is essentially making something of yourself, in big or small ways. Bravery is not the absence of fear, after all. It’s being fearful, but not letting that fear stop you from acting! You can be courageous and assertive without being reckless or controlling! It’s all about balance. If you’ve got problems with facing fears start with one tiny thing per day.
Try new food you think you might not like, spark up conversation when waiting in line, speak up in a meeting or class (even just to ask a question!). You’ll find that as these little things add up, you’ll have the confidence to do bigger and bigger things, until your Manipura is thriving!
