Chakras are the energy centers (wheels of light) in the body.  These energies with the human brain computer are like the motherboard of our spirit.  In the spiritual community there is an abundance of information about the chakras there are tons of resources available.

The Light aspect:

The Manipura (Solar Plexus) means City of Jewels is represented by Fire element.   The aspects are vision, identity, and ego. The ruling planet is Sun (masculine) which rules Leo  (July 23-August 22).  The Sun represents our identity. Sunday is the day of the week for this chakra.  The Sun has to do with consciousness, life, and vitality.    

The Shadow Aspect:

Examples of the shadows aspects are prideful, mean, and controlling.  The biggest shadow of the Solar Plexus is the ego.  People ruled by this chakra are arrogant and seek to get the recognition and respect they think they deserve.  Vanity can get in way when the ego is puffed up as well. In the spiritual community it can it look like people thinking they know more so they talking down on people that are not an adept in sacred or hidden knowledge.

The ego shadow can be balanced by awareness and serving others without expecting anything in return. Bringing your darkness to the light and owning it for what it is the key. The main idea is that you need to be grounded and rooted in yourself and know who you are.  I have included a solar plexus meditation video.  Yoga, nature, EFT Tapping (trigger alert), reiki, inner child work, sacred dance, and journaling are helpful as well.   Do what works best for you, but it starts with acknowledging the emotions (energy in motion). Remember, only you can heal yourself. You know what lurks in the deep of you soul. A true healer can only show you the path but you must walk on your own.