3. Solar Plexus Chakra - the Power Center

Position of chakra 3 on the human body
Chakra 3 Symbol
Sanskrit name: Manipura

Translation: "Lustrous Gem"
Location: Solar Plexus
Color: Yellow (also Gold)
Vibrational Sound: “RUM”
Musical Scale Note: E
Element: Fire
Right(s): To Act
Affirmation: “I am fearless.”

The Sanskrit name for this chakra is "Manipura" (pronounced “manee-pour-uh”. It's associated with vitality, self-esteem, confidence, self-control, responsibility, reliability, will, personal power, courage, honor, pride, autonomy, purpose, spontaneity, sense of humor, and playfulness.

Gemstones that resonate with and are used to activate and/or balance this chakra are Golden Tiger's Eye, Citrine, Amber, Yellow Jasper, Golden Jade. 

See our Chakras page for information about all seven chakras.

Affirmations for Chakra Three

  • I am a confident and courageous person.
    • I am connected to fire. The flame within my core burns bright and lights my soul with robust warmth and joy.
      • I stand up for myself.
        • I stand up for what I believe.  
          • I am powerful.
            • I am optimistic.
              • I am capable and responsible.  
                • I am centered.
                  • I am true to myself, inside and out.
                    • I am free to act, choose, grow, and heal.
                      • I accomplish what I set out to do.
                        • I am worthy of happiness and success.
                          • Laughing and playing fill me with joy.
                            • My energy resonates with confidence, purpose, self-respect, warmth, joy, authenticity, and abundance.