The solar plexus chakra is about our identity, our ego, self-esteem and willpower. This chakra is about us taking action, moving forward with direction and momentum, meeting challenges and radiating our power in the world. Linked to the digestive system, which assimilates food and nutrients, this chakra also helps us to assimilate thoughts and ideas. It is about being autonomous, taking responsibility for our choices and actions and displaying self-discipline. Linked to ego, this centre also holds our judgement and expectation.
What can affect your solar plexus chakra?
Any experience which causes shame can affect the solar plexus chakra – we may have been shamed when we were younger, we may have experienced abuse or were fearful of being punished. Being in any volatile situation can affect this chakra. As the solar plexus is about power, any problems with authority or being controlled can cause issues here. People who had very over-protective parents or, conversely, those who had to take on the ‘parent’ role at a very young age may also experience imbalance in this chakra.
What are the symptoms of an out-of-balance solar plexus chakra?
Physical manifestations of an out-of-balance solar plexus chakra can include:
- Fatigue
- Stomach ulcers
- Indigestion
- Diabetes
- Eating disorders
- Digestive issues/ irritable bowel syndrome
- Liver problems or kidney problems
- Colon disease
- Constipation or diarrhoea
- Reflux
- Gallstones
Emotional manifestations can vary depending on whether the chakra is in excess or deficient but can include:
- Insecurity or anxiety
- Co-dependent relationships
- Inability to make decisions
- Low self-esteem and self-worth
- Being controlling or, conversely, feeling out of control or helpless
- Lack of direction
- Being stubborn or rigid in thoughts and views
- Victim mentality and blaming others
- Aggression or being domineering
- Easily manipulated or, conversely, manipulative
- Anger and resentment
- Tendency to absorb others’ feelings, thoughts and issues.
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Lindsay Heath of Intuitive Giraffe is a qualified energy healer offering face-to-face healing at the Wellbeing Centre in Newbury, Berkshire and also distance healing to any location in the world.
