3. Solar Plexus Chakra - the Power Center

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.