What is the 5th Chakra?

THROAT CHAKRA (Thyroid) (Blue) (Vishuddha) (Moonstone):  Centre of communication and self-expression.  This is connected to the throat. The Fifth Chakra is the Etheric Body. It is the Thyroid Centre. The vibration of this centre is blue. This is the physical of the spiritual body. The Etheric Body is the energetic template for the physical body. It is the "light body" that underlies our physical form. The front through out the body vibrates blue.

The Throat chakra is about communication and self-expression. When it is open, you are easily able to express yourself, and you might be very creative at doing so. 

When this chakra is under-active, you tend to be introverted and shy, not able to talk to others. One of the reasons this Chakra may become under-active is from not speaking the truth. 

If this chakra is over-active, you tend to not be a good listener and may even interrupt others while they are speaking. You may talk too much and tend to dominate conversations, causing others to leave when they see you coming. 

FIFTH CHAKRA: THROAT CHAKRA
LOCATION: Neck, throat area above collar bone.
COLOUR: blue
ELEMENT: The higher expression of all signs.
FUNCTIONS: Communication centre, acting to provide the energy for, and the understanding of, both verbal and mental communications.
GLANDS/ORGANS: Thyroid gland, throat and jaw areas, alimentary canal, lungs, vocal cords, and the breath.
GEMS/MINERALS: Aquamarine, turquoise, chalcedony, chrysocollia.
FOODS: fruit.
ASSOCIATED AROMAS: Sage, eucalyptus.
SENSORY FUNCTION: Hearing.
QUALITIES/LESSONS: The gateway to the Higher Consciousness and the gateway through which the emotions contained on the heart must pass to become balanced and harmonized. Open, clear communication of feelings and thoughts. Creativity, speaking up, releasing and healing.
NEGATIVE QUALITIES: Uptight, low self-esteem, low self confidence, hostility, anger, resentment.

Will Power: Lessons on Self-Expression The fifth chakra is the centre of your struggle with choice and the ability to release your will to Divine guidance. Its essence is faith - faith in our fears or faith in the Divine.   

Sacred Truth: Surrender Personal Will to Divine Will Your every choice, thought and feeling has biological, environmental, social, personal and global consequence. Actions motivated by personal will that trusts Divine authority, gives you the richest power. 

Organs Throat, thyroid, trachea, neck vertebrae, mouth, teeth, gums, jaw, oesophagus, parathyroid, hypothalamus. 

Effects   Raspy throat, chronic sore throat, mouth ulcers, gum difficulties, TMJ, scoliosis, laryngitis, swollen glands, thyroid problems. 

Issues   Choice and strength of will, personal expression, following your dream, using personal power to create, addiction, judgment, criticism, faith, knowledge, capacity to make decisions. 

Angelite - Colour : Blue.  

Angelite is considered a stone of awareness, representing peace and awareness. It is said to facilitate contact with angels. Also, it enhances telepathic communication and enables out of body travel. 

Healers use Angelite to alleviate inflammation of the throat, balance the thyroid, repair tissue and blood vessels, balance the bodies fluids, and as an aid to weight control. 

Chakra - Fifth Chakra (Throat)  

FIFTH CHAKRA: THROAT CHAKRA
The FIFTH CHAKRA is in the cervical region of the neck and is named "Vishuddha." It governs the pure mind and is ruled by the planet Venus. When Venus is well-placed in a horoscope, the native can avoid danger and disease and come to possess a benevolent and forgiving attitude. An ill-disposed Venus leads to a craving for material possessions, instils a pleasure seeking attitude and makes the mind full of desire and subject to allurements.  

A beneficial Venus can transform the power of desire into the power of light and wisdom. In this way, Vishuddha, the centre of pure bliss, guides and elevates the inner spirit of Venus toward all higher values, sensitivities and refinements if his rays are harmoniously arranged within the natal chart. 

Located in the Throat, this Chakra is ruled by Venus, spins much faster than the lower 4 chakras, and is represented as blue in colour. This energy centre is all about communication, which is essential for genuine interaction with others. Communication is not only about talking, it is a two way street that incorporates listening as well.  

This is shown by the areas covered by the Throat Chakra – the throat, mouth, ears, arms and hands. We can often see people moving their hands and arms when they’re talking – how would they manage without them!  Another example is sign language – hard of hearing people, who may not have the ability to speak with their mouths, use their hands and arms instead. 

This is where we can express the creativity that started in the Sacral Chakra and relate it to others; this is where we can communicate our will and love to others but also to hear others’ words and emotions, which is equally important. 

As a race, us human beings too often have a fear of communicating our true inner thoughts and feelings, or have difficulty in expressing ourselves which is often seen as excessive shyness. These, plus talking too much and not listening are disorders of the Throat Chakra. Physically, thyroid, throat and mouth disorders can also be experienced, as can constant colds and flu. 

Communication is an art (creativity), and when the art is learnt can be a joyous experience, which is why singing and chanting are two very good ways of stimulating the Throat Chakra into positive activity. 

When the throat chakra is clean, then one feels an inner, completely unshakable peace; one feels strong, no matter the circumstances. Not a strength that has to do with power, but a strength that springs from resting in oneself, a resting in ones higher, or divine self. When two people mix the energies from their throat chakras, they talk together actively and intensely. If one or both is trying to dominate, then the joint blue colour turns dark, and figures appears which looks like small ogres or witches, and also power-symbols, like weapon of all kinds, may appear.  

It is located in the V of the collarbone at the lower neck and is the centre of communication, sound, and expression of creativity via thought , speech, and writing. The possibility for change, transformation and healing are located here. 

The throat is where anger is stored and finally let go of. When this chakra is out of balance you may want to hold back, feel timid, be quiet, feel weak, or can't express your thoughts. Physical illnesses or ailments include, hyperthyroid, skin irritations, ear infections, sore throat, inflammations, and back pain. When this chakra is balanced you may feel balanced, centred, musically or artistically inspired, and may be a good speaker.  

The Throat chakra is about self-expression and talking. When it is open, you have no problems expressing yourself, and you might be doing so as an artist. When this chakra is under-active, you tend not to speak much, and you probably are introverted and shy. Not speaking the truth may block this chakra. 

If this chakra is over-active, you tend to speak too much, usually to domineer and keep people at a distance. You're a bad listener if this is the case. 

How to work Your Fifth Chakra 

• Allow the truth 'Surrender Personal Will to Divine Will' to penetrate your body.  
• Move your attention to your throat area.  
• Define your needs and desires for today and let go of doing the same for others.  
• Make the choice to love this day instead of fearing it.  
• Envision choices that result in positive attitudes, memories, and feelings about yourself.  
• Vow to express yourself honestly.  

How to train Your Fifth Chakra 

1. Move your attention to your centre of will and choices, your throat area.  
2. Did you make choices that enhanced your life today? If so, bless those choices, take a deep breath and decide to put your energy into more of them.  
3. What choices drained your energy? Review them, call your spirit back and tell it that you disempowered those choices and release them.  
4. Ask yourself "Did I speak with honesty and integrity?" If not, call your spirit back and release those words.  
5. Take a deep breath and direct your will toward blessing the whole of your own life and all the people who are in your life.  
6. Finally, say the prayer, "I release my will to divine guidance."  

Questions for Self-Examination 

1.       What is your definition of being “strong-willed”?  

2.       Who are the people that have control over your willpower, and why?  

3.       Do you seek to control others? If so, who are they, and why do you need to control them?  

4.       Can you express yourself honestly and openly when you need to? If not, why not?  

5.       Are you able to sense when you are receiving guidance to act upon?  

6.       Do you trust guidance that has no “proof” of the outcome attached to it?  

7.       What fears do you have about Divine guidance?  

8.       Do you pray for assistance with your personal plans, or are you able to say, “I will do what heaven directs me to do”?  

9.       What makes you lose control of your own willpower?  

10.    Do you know you need to change but continually postpone taking action? If so, identify those situations and your reasons for not acting?  

The throat chakra is our communication centre and relates to our ability to communicate effectively, creative expression, self expression, being open, independence, and inspiration. It is the gateway to expanded consciousness, being the bridge between the lower chakras to the upper chakras or spiritual centres. It is located at the base of the throat.

Problems associated with blocks at the throat chakra include laryngitis, sore throat, lung dis-ease, colds, thyroid problems, infections of those parts of the body associated with the throat chakra, inability to express oneself (e.g. speech disorders).