Healing the Solar Plexus: Reclaiming Radiance as an Empath

There’s a sacred fire that lives within each of us. It flickers in our belly, just above the navel—in the space known as the solar plexus chakra. This fire fuels our confidence, our courage, our sense of identity. For empaths and highly sensitive souls, though, that fire can feel more like a candle struggling in the wind.

Have you ever dimmed your light to avoid making others uncomfortable? Found yourself stuck in cycles of self-doubt or people-pleasing? Felt invisible, even when you're trying so hard to show up in your truth? These are signs that your solar plexus—the energy center of personal power—is calling out for healing.

The Sensitive Soul and the Solar Plexus

Empaths often carry the unspoken energy of others—absorbing emotions, guilt, shame, and expectations. Over time, this can cloud your inner fire. You may feel unsure of your worth, hesitant to speak up, or overwhelmed by the fear of being “too much” for the world around you.

When the solar plexus is imbalanced, you might notice:

• Persistent self-doubt or a critical inner voice

• Difficulty making decisions or setting boundaries

• A strong desire to gain approval from others

• Digestive issues or low energy in the midsection

• A sense of powerlessness or fear of judgment

But here’s the truth: your sensitivity is not a weakness. It is a source of power, and your solar plexus is the key to embodying it fully.

A Citrine Meditation to Rekindle Inner Light

One of my favorite ways to begin healing this energy center is through meditation with Citrine—a sunny, golden crystal known for its uplifting and empowering properties. Citrine resonates deeply with the solar plexus and can help awaken the inner radiance that may have gone dormant.

Find a quiet space and lie down or sit comfortably. Hold a piece of Citrine at your solar plexus or place it gently on your abdomen. Close your eyes and begin to breathe slowly and deeply. As you inhale, imagine a glowing golden light filling your belly. With each breath, see it growing brighter, warmer, more radiant.

Say silently or out loud:“I am powerful, radiant, and aligned with my truth.”Repeat this affirmation as you continue to breathe, allowing the words to sink into your energy field. Let the Citrine support you, reminding you that it is safe to shine.

Solar Plexus Empowerment Ceremony

If you’re ready to go deeper, I invite you to try a gentle Solar Plexus Empowerment Ceremony—a sacred ritual you can do at home to reconnect with your confidence and clarity.

Start with a few minutes of breathwork: inhale through the nose for four counts, hold for four, exhale through the mouth for six. This helps regulate your nervous system and open your energy field.

Then, lie down and place three crystals on your body:

• Citrine on the solar plexus (above the navel)

• Tiger’s Eye just below the belly button for grounding confidence

• Clear Quartz over your heart to connect your power with love

Breathe into these stones, and repeat your affirmation again:“I am powerful, radiant, and aligned with my truth.”Visualize yourself standing tall, centered in your own light, free from the weight of others’ opinions or energy. Imagine a golden sun within you expanding outward, lighting up every cell of your being.

You Deserve to Shine

Healing your solar plexus is an act of sacred self-love. As you step into your power, you teach your nervous system that it’s safe to be seen. You remind your soul that you were never meant to shrink.

And you reclaim the light that has always been yours.

To all my fellow empaths: You don’t have to choose between being kind and being powerful. You can be both. You can be gentle and grounded, radiant and rooted, expressive and protected.

You are powerful, radiant, and aligned with your truth. And the world needs more of that kind of light.

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About the Author:

Bhadra is one of the healers of Bhadra's Healing Haven. She is a psychic reiki master, empath counselor, and crystal healer. Her goal is to help empaths understand their sensitivity, manage excess emotions and energies they accumulate from being in the world, and create and maintain a more balanced and peaceful life so they can go out into the world and live life to the fullest!