Collection: Solar Plexus

This collection brings together stones traditionally associated with confidence, willpower, and a clear sense of self. It tends to draw people who are stepping into something new, learning to hold a boundary, or simply wanting to feel more like the author of their own days.

What the solar plexus chakra is traditionally associated with

Manipura, the solar plexus chakra, is traditionally placed above the navel and below the ribs. It is associated with the color yellow and the fire element, and in traditional teachings it governs will, self-esteem, and the ability to act on your own behalf. The imagery is solar: a small, steady inner sun that warms your decisions rather than burning through them.

Stones traditionally used for solar plexus work

Citrine is the best known, long associated with optimism and personal drive. Pyrite, with its bright metallic faces, is traditionally worked with for confidence and follow-through. Tiger's eye is a classic stone of steady nerve and clear-eyed decisions. Yellow jasper is favored for endurance through long projects. Amber is associated in folk tradition with warmth and good spirits. Golden healer quartz is worked with for a sense of inner brightness, sunstone for generosity and leadership, and yellow calcite for softening self-criticism.

How to work with them

• Hold a stone for a minute or two before a conversation you have been putting off.
• Keep pyrite or citrine where you handle money, plans, and commitments.
• Rest a stone just above the navel while you breathe slowly and name one thing you intend to do.
• Place a piece in your bag on days that ask you to speak up for yourself.

Each solar plexus specimen at Healing Stone Beings is hand-picked for color, character, and quality, sourced directly from miners and small-scale collectors. Have a look and see which one feels like yours.