In the journey of life, there are moments when we need to release the past to fully embrace the future. The solar plexus chakra, our energetic center of personal power and transformation, holds the key to cultivating closure while sparking the courage to move forward. This ritual blends crystal healing, intentional breathwork, and sacred symbolism to help you alchemize endings into empowered beginnings.
Located just below the ribcage, the solar plexus (Manipura) governs self-confidence, decision-making, and inner fire. When stagnant energy accumulates here—often through unresolved experiences or self-doubt—it can manifest as fear of change or difficulty releasing what no longer serves you. By consciously working with this chakra, we create space for both closure and forward momentum.
Ritual Preparation: Sacred Tools
Gather these elements to amplify your ritual:
- Citrine or Yellow Calcite (for activating solar plexus energy)
- Amethyst Bracelet (to calm the mind and enhance intuition)
- Journal and pen
- Yellow candle
- A small bowl of salt (for energetic cleansing)
Step 1: Create Sacred Space
Begin by cleansing your space with palo santo or sage. Place the yellow candle at the center of your altar and surround it with citrine crystals. Wear your Negative Energy Protection Bracelet to maintain a grounded, protected energy field throughout the ritual.
Affirmation for Release
"I honor what was, release what must depart, and trust my power to choose what comes next."
Step 2: Breathwork Activation
Sit comfortably with your hands over your solar plexus. Practice diaphragmatic breathing for 5 minutes, visualizing golden light expanding with each inhale. As you exhale, imagine releasing old fears or attachments. The Strawberry Quartz Bracelet can be held during this practice to infuse your energy field with gentle vibrations of self-love and new beginnings.
Step 3: The Letter of Release
Write a letter acknowledging what you're ready to release—whether it's a relationship, old identity, or limiting belief. Be raw and honest. After writing, place the paper beneath your citrine crystal and say aloud: "I transmute this energy into wisdom." Burn or bury the letter safely (if desired) to complete the physical act of release.
Step 4: Empowering Your Next Chapter
Now, shift focus to your vision. In your journal, answer: "What qualities do I want to embody moving forward?" Place a Green Quartz Rutilated Ring on your dominant hand as you write, allowing its energy of growth and clarity to guide your intentions.
Sealing the Ritual
Hold your citrine over your solar plexus and chant "RAM" (the solar plexus bija mantra) three times. Blow out the candle, whispering: "My power is renewed."
Post-Ritual Integration
Wear yellow or gold clothing for the next 3 days to reinforce your chakra work. Carry a citrine tumblestone, and consider sleeping with your Amethyst Bracelet to process subconscious releases through dreams.
When to Repeat This Practice
Return to this ritual during:
- Seasonal transitions (equinoxes/solstices)
- After significant life changes
- Whenever indecision or self-doubt resurfaces
Closing Thoughts: Embrace the Fire Within
True closure isn't about forgetting—it's about reclaiming your power from past narratives. As you work with solar plexus energy, remember that every ending is a sacred kindling for new fires. Keep your Strawberry Quartz Bracelet close as a talisman of compassionate transformation, and trust that your next step is already being guided by the wisdom you've earned.
"The solar plexus doesn't demand confidence—it asks only for your honest 'yes' or 'no.' Speak it, and the universe conspires to light your way."
