Matching Stones
Gemstones for the Solar Plexus Chakra
The Solar Plexus Chakra is the third of the seven Chakras: the energy center of willpower, confidence and drive. If you often doubt yourself, put things off or let others overrule you easily, this Chakra often needs attention. The gemstones for the Solar Plexus Chakra are mainly yellow and golden stones that kindle your inner fire. Below you can read what the Solar Plexus Chakra is and which stones suit it.
What is the Solar Plexus Chakra?
The Solar Plexus Chakra is called Manipura in Sanskrit, which means "city of jewels". It is located above the navel, in the area of the stomach. This Chakra represents your personal power: your will, your self image, your sense of purpose and your ability to make choices and go for them. Its element is Fire and its color is yellow, the color of the sun and of clarity. When the energy flows well here, you feel confident, energetic and able to give direction to your life. The core statement of this Chakra is: I can and I dare.
Solar Plexus Chakra in and out of Balance
With a balanced Solar Plexus Chakra you know what you want and go for it, without dominating others. You have healthy confidence, take responsibility and can say no when needed. When the energy is out of balance, you may feel insecure, indecisive or powerless and adapt too much to others. An overactive Solar Plexus Chakra can show as dominance, impatience and the need to control everything. Exercise, sunlight, setting goals and working with warm, yellow stones help restore the balance.
Matching Gemstones for the Solar Plexus Chakra
The stones that belong to the Solar Plexus Chakra are mainly yellow, gold and warm brown. They are associated with confidence, willpower and life energy. The stones below are a good first choice; above all, trust the stone you are drawn to.
Citrine
Citrine is the classic stone of the Solar Plexus Chakra. A sunny stone linked to optimism, confidence and the energy to carry out plans.
Tiger Eye
Tiger Eye is associated with courage, focus and inner strength. This golden brown stone helps you make decisions and stand by them.
Pyrite
Pyrite is known as a stone of willpower and perseverance. A golden, shimmering stone that helps turn procrastination into action.
Amber
Amber brings warmth, lightness and a positive self image. A stone that helps release worries and look at yourself with confidence.
Sunstone
Sunstone is linked to joy of life, leadership and a warm radiance. For anyone who tends to put themselves last, a stone that helps take up space.
Calcite
Calcite brings lightness and helps get stuck energy moving again. Yellow Calcite in particular is used to gently activate the Solar Plexus Chakra.
Corresponding Zodiac Signs
The Solar Plexus Chakra is mainly linked to the fire signs Leo and Sagittarius, and to Virgo, the sign of purposeful work. Also have a look at the other zodiac signs and their matching stones.