Wednesday Wisdom Drop: The Emotional Landscape of the Solar Plexus
Let’s talk about emotions—and the way we experience them through the Solar Plexus Center in Human Design.
Right now, about 46.88% of people have a defined Solar Plexus, meaning they experience an emotional wave. This isn’t just about having emotions—it’s about feeling everything in cycles, riding highs and lows, and needing time to reach clarity before making decisions.
For those with an undefined Solar Plexus, the experience is entirely different. They don’t generate their own emotional waves, but instead, they absorb and amplify the emotions of those around them. They are the emotional empaths of the world, often feeling emotions even bigger than the person experiencing them firsthand. Without awareness, this can feel overwhelming, leading to emotional confusion and even burnout.
I recently worked with a mother of three who has an undefined Solar Plexus, but two of her children have defined Solar Plexus centers. Every time one of them had big emotions, she felt it just as intensely—sometimes even more—and instinctively tried to comfort them. But instead of helping, this would prolong their emotional process, because she was unknowingly amplifying their emotions back at them.
The biggest shift for her came when she learned:
✨ She doesn’t have to own their emotions. She can observe them instead.
✨ Giving them space to fully feel their emotions is actually what they need.
✨ These emotional waves are part of their design—they are learning, growing, and evolving through their emotions.
Now, she teaches her kids to name and process their emotions rather than suppress them. They even use emotion chartsto track their feelings and recognize when they need space.
This wisdom changed her relationship with her children, and it can change yours too—whether in parenting, relationships, or simply understanding yourself and others better.
Reflection Questions:
💛 Do you have a defined or undefined Solar Plexus? How does it shape your experience?
💛 If you have a defined Solar Plexus, do you recognize your emotional waves?
💛 If you have an undefined Solar Plexus, how do you manage the emotions of others without taking them on as your own?
Let’s explore together—drop your reflections in the comments!
I have been feeling the amplified emotions of those around me! I have to remind myself throughout the day to pause and reflect on what I am feeling and then find the why. This may look like stepping away from a person or situation just so I can check in with myself. It has definitely been helpful and I am grateful to know I need to be doing this because I have an undefined solar plexus.