The Throat Chakra

Gateway of Time and Space (Fifth)

Fifth ChakraThe throat chakra represents our power to communicate verbally and the development of speech is unique to the human race. We can sing, shout, whisper or laugh; we can cry or scream.

The human voice can conceal the truth or reveal the truth. It can convey emotion and information. It can express an immense range of subtle meanings for example often times a lie can be detected in the voice; by noticing a lack of certainty and a quality of falsity.

Self expression and creativity are crucial to health - not just physical health. The creation of a healthy life - as well as a healthy body - requires that a person maintain dominion over his or her life and their throat chakra. This includes having the inner capacity to speak up on behalf of one's own needs.

The inability to communicate your feelings, your ideas, your sorrow, your anger or your joy is like pouring concrete around your heart and your throat. This blockage aborts the growth process and causes destructive behavioural to begin that are guaranteed to contaminate every intimate relationship.

Speech and a wide range of vocalisation permits communication of a complex and unique kind.

Click here for Throat Chakra Affirmation to be repeated 15 times once or twice a day.

Location Located in the central base of the neck, throat.
Sanskrit Name Vishuddha meaning "to purify".
Function Creativity, communication, self-expression, abundance, sound, vibration, receiving.

I speak and to be heard.
Inner State Intuition, synthesis.
Endocrine System Thyroid and parathyroid glands.
Physiological System Respiration.
Physical Organs Upper lungs.
Body Parts Throat, voice, jaw, neck, shoulders, ears, metabolism, nose,
mouth, teeth.
Malfunction Sore throat, swollen, glands, colds, thyroid problems.
Development Clear communication, creativity, congruousness.
Characteristics (excessive) Excessive talking, inability to listen, over-extended, stuttering .
Characteristics  (deficient) Fear of speaking or to express emotions, poor rhythm, blocked creativity.
Metaphysical Development Experiences through expression of truth.
Metaphysical Causes of Dis-Ease Being fearful of developing one's own personality, fearful of being rejected.
Sense Hearing.
Colour Bright, light blue.
Gemstones Turquoise, Celestite, Blue Lace Agate, Chrysocolla, Aquamarine, Sapphire.
Metal Iron, tin.
Element Ether (Akasa).
Planet Mercury, Mars, Jupiter.
Animal Elephant.
Herbs & Incense Frankincense, benzoin, chamomile, myrrh.
Deities Mercury, Apollo, Sadasiva, Sakini, an aspect of Gauri.
Mantra HAM.
Vowel Sound The vowel sound eh.

 

Sing, chant, hum. Listen to music that you really like. Take a walk and look at the beautiful blue sky and breathe consciously.

Most importantly - speak your truth.

We are all human and at the most inopportune moments we tend to forget even the basics let alone the more intricate facts concerning the Chakras. The following ready reference Wall Charts are inconspicuous and easy to use. I have found these ready reference charts to be indispensable and I am sure you will too, which is why I have lovingly created for use in your healing room to you to jog your memory in those forgetful moments.

Chakra Chart - Basic
Essential Chakra Chart - detailed