The Solar Plexus: How Tuning Into This Energy Can Help You “Read” Everything

Let’s talk about a part of you that you might not think about much—but it’s been with you all along, quietly guiding you, lighting you up, and helping you read the room long before words are ever spoken.

I’m talking about the solar plexus. That space right above your belly button, below your chest. Ever get a gut feeling? Butterflies before something big? That’s your solar plexus talking. And once you really start tuning into it—like, really paying attention—it’s like unlocking this hidden superpower you’ve always had.

So what is the solar plexus, exactly? In the world of energy and chakras, it’s your third chakra, often called Manipura in Sanskrit. It’s associated with your sense of self, your personal power, your confidence, and your intuition. You know when you walk into a room and immediately feel the vibe? That’s solar plexus magic. It’s like an energetic radar that picks up on things your mind hasn’t processed yet.

The crazy part? Most of us have learned to ignore it. We overthink, overanalyze, scroll through data, ask everyone else what they think—when sometimes, the real answer is already in your body. Right in that warm, electric center of you. The solar plexus is where your inner knowing lives.

When this energy center is balanced and strong, you start trusting yourself more. You make decisions with clarity. You speak with confidence. You begin to feel the truth of things—like you’re reading energy, not just words. You don’t second-guess so much. You don’t need external validation every time. You know what’s right for you, and you walk in that truth, even if no one else sees it yet.

But when it’s blocked or weak? That’s when self-doubt creeps in. You might feel anxious, uncertain, or like your gut’s gone quiet. You second-guess everything. You hesitate to say what you really feel. You might even feel like you're stuck in “people-pleasing” mode—constantly checking how others react before deciding how you feel.

So how do you tune into your solar plexus again? Start with awareness. Sit still for a moment and place your hand just above your belly. Breathe into it. Ask it a question—seriously. Something simple like, “Is this decision right for me?” Then listen to what your body does. Does it feel light? Heavy? Warm? Tight? This is your body talking. Over time, the more you listen, the louder it speaks.

You can also strengthen this energy by doing little things that bring you back to yourself. Saying no when you mean it. Taking actions that align with what you truly want, not what you should want. Moving your body. Breathing deeply. Eating nourishing food. Spending time in the sun—yes, the solar plexus loves sunlight.

I’ve started thinking of this energy center as my inner compass. It doesn’t shout. It hums. And the more I listen, the more I realize it’s always been there—trying to steer me toward what feels right, what feels true, what feels like me.

If you’re someone who’s highly sensitive, empathetic, or tends to absorb energy from people or spaces, tuning into your solar plexus can be especially helpful. It can help you read what’s really going on—not just what people say, but what they mean. Not just the surface, but the story underneath.

The truth is, we all have this ability. This sense. This gut-level knowing. It’s not magic—it’s biology, it’s energy, it’s ancient wisdom. And it lives right inside you.

So if you’re feeling a little off, or like you’ve been ignoring your intuition for a while, I invite you to reconnect with your solar plexus. Breathe into it. Trust it. Let it guide you. It’s been waiting for you to listen.