Solar Plexus Chakra

The strength of your will power would represent the strength of your solar plexus chakra. The solar plexus chakra correlations with your self-esteem, confidence, ability to move forward with things, digestion and also your personal power. (Personal power in terms of the amount of control you have over yourself and those around you.) The associated element with this chakra is fire. The affirmations to use with this chakra would begin with "I do" which symbolizes your will to take action.

Awakening:

With an awakened solar plexus you will experience more self confidence and gain the ability to take action, if you once struggled with getting things done. You will find the ability to enhance your life; targeting your self esteem, productivity, and therefore your abundance.

Any physical core focused activities that provides that burn in your core can cause this chakra to activate.

More simple but affective ways you can also activate this chakra would be by inviting more of the color yellow into your environment; with certain decorations you'll constantly have in your line of sight, wearing/eating the color yellow or gold, and even spending more time out in the sun can all significantly strengthen your solar plexus chakra.

Health issues when blocked:

You would experience a lack of energy, sluggishness, low appetite, chronic fatigue, poor digestion and gall bladder issues. You will also constantly be feeling cold, have stiff muscles, be prone to developing diabetes, have poor liver functioning, and a weak middle back, possibly even leading to bad posture.

Psychological issues when blocked:

You would feel a lack in your personal power, ego, sense of self, willpower, and ability to get things done. You'll be considered as an unreliable individual, constantly have a victim mentality, preferring to blame others for your issues, and having the feeling of no personality. You'd find yourself overindulging in certain things you do rather than keeping a healthy balance.

Healing when blocked:

Take part in exercises that contribute to strengthening your core, such as jogging or taking short sprints; Pilates can also be affective, as well as taking part in hot yoga. You can also try heating up your body in ways like sitting in a sauna or steam room, being that the associated element is fire. Steaming up the hot water in your shower can serve as sauna or steam room, providing the same benefits.

With your healing, you can spen more time out in the sun, eat different varieties of yellow foods, including things that are spicy or contain strong flavors like turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, or curry. Wearing more of the colors yellow or gold can also contribute.

Positive self acknowledging with the intention to remind yourself of your strength and capability would be mandatory for you to reclaim your strength and confidence.

Health issues when overloaded:

Deals with high blood pleasure, ulcers, and muscle spasms; Insomnia from excess energy, an addiction to exercising, feeling constant hunger, and any physical signs related to extreme stress.

Psychological issues when overloaded:

Deals with anger or control issues as well as having an obsession with power and outward signs of power such as money and possessions. You'd have an inability to compromise with others, prefer excessive competition, you'd be considered as arrogant, have a lack of sensitivity, and be very narcissistic.  

Healing when overloaded:

Taking part in aerobic exercises to energize or do some meditation to calm the third chakra. Core-strengthening exercises like sit-ups, pilates, martial arts are helpful as well as counseling to acknowledge your inner power and true potential. Try letting go of control at times and it can help you develop sensitivity as well as respect for others.