Solar Plexus Chakra
Manipura, the 'city of jewels', is the inner fire of will, confidence and self-esteem in yogic tradition.
The core crystals
The stones the Picker's Rock Chakra Guide pairs with the Solar Plexus Chakra.
CitrineKnown as the 'merchant's stone', citrine is traditionally kept in cash registers and wallets to invite prosperity.
Yellow JasperYellow jasper is a traditional travel and protection stone, believed to give a gentle, steady positivity rather than a burst of energy.
PyriteNicknamed fool's gold, pyrite takes its name from the Greek for fire, since it sparks when struck.
More stones for this chakra
Tiger's EyeTiger's eye shimmers with a moving band of light (chatoyancy), and Roman soldiers reportedly carried it as an all-seeing eye for protection in battle.
SunstoneVikings are said to have used a 'sunstone' to navigate on cloudy days.
TopazAncient Greeks believed topaz increased strength and could make the wearer invisible in an emergency.
Signs of imbalance
In chakra tradition, a blocked or overactive Solar Plexus Chakra may show up as: Low confidence, people-pleasing, or the opposite: needing control.
A simple practice
- Spend a few minutes in morning sunlight.
- Place citrine or pyrite on the upper belly and breathe into it.
- Chant RAM.
Read the full Solar Plexus Chakra article from the Discovery Blog →
Zodiac signs that share these stones
Moods
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