Element: Sound
Color: Blue
Goal: Communication
Young Living Essential Oils: Gathering, Harmony, Into The Future
The fifth chakra is associated with the throat and the Cervical Ganglia Medulla nerve plexus which governs the respiratory system and the thyroid in the endocrine system. The information contained in the fifth chakra relates to communication, choice, strength of will, capacity to make decisions, speech, individual needs and self -expression.
Signs of Deficiency in the fifth Chakra
- Being introverted and shy
- Having a soft, weak voice
- Fear of speaking
- Difficulty using words appropriately
- Being secretive
Signs of Excess in the fifth Chakra
- Excessive talking
- Talking loudly and quickly, using talking as a defense
- Poor listening skills
- Gossiping
- Stuttering
- Interrupting others, inability to be silent
The imbalance of the subtle energy around the body shows up in the chakras. Remember they are like computers that receive and analyze all the information that comes in. This imbalance affects us emotionally and ultimately affects the physical health of the body.
Emotional issues related to the fifth chakra
- Inability to express oneself
- Indecisiveness
- Being critical and judgmental
- Having a lack of will
- Being dishonest and/or giving mixed messages
Health issues that may arise from fifth chakra imbalances
- Chronic sore throat
- Mouth ulcers
- Gum difficulties
- Throat cancer
- Laryngitis
- Joint problems
- Swollen glands
- Thyroid Problems
Here are some tools that bring self-expression and creativity to the body.
Sit and image a grounding cord going down from the base of your spine into the center of the earth. This grounding cord can be like a waterfall, a tree trunk or a beam of light. Sense the grounding cord going down all the way through the earth to the fiery center of Mother Earth. Release Energy down your grounding cord starting at the top of your head, down your neck and the channels on either side of your spine, all the way down your grounding cord to the center of the Earth. Take a deep breath and continue to release energy keeping this grounding cord attached near the base of your spine and the center of the earth. With practice you will begin to stay grounded. You can get my Chakra CD for a more extensive grounding practice as well as to learn to clear your chakras.
Energy gets stuck in the fifth chakra from unexpressed thoughts and beliefs. Also other people can unknowingly send us energy that blocks our ability to communicate as well. I see this often when I am doing psychic readings. I may see some blocked energy coming from the back of the neck. When I read this situation it is often a friend or family member of the client who does not want the client to say something or to make a decision that would affect them negatively. A great way to keep the throat chakra clear is through singing. Find some music you love and sing along. Sing loudly and softly and play with the sound. Let it be fun.
Toning is also a great way to clear the fifth chakra. I remember about 20 years ago while taking a bath I realized I was getting sick. All of the sudden I felt feverish and started feeling really ill. I intuitively began to tone, to make sound deep from my belly. I did this for about 10 minutes, just varying the sound, naturally following what felt right and was able to heal myself immediately. I was so excited and surprised about this I researched and found a tape on Toning by Steven Halpren. I started practicing moving energy through my throat chakra using the sounds of A…E…I….O…and U. Use this same method to clear your fifth chakra starting with A… and toning quietly and then getting louder and move the tone up and down feeling it in your whole body. I found that this not only clears the 5th chakra, but clears all of the chakras. You can just focus on each chakra and then use sound to clear yourself.
Chanting is another way to clear the 5th chakra. There are many great chants available from many sources. Find the chants that feel healing to your body.
Telling stories is another way to clear the fifth chakra. Talking with others from your heart is particularly helpful. The other side of this is to stop telling stories about negative things that have happened to you if you find you tell the same story over and over. Once you stop focusing on this past, you will free up for new energy for the present.
Journaling and automatic writing is helpful to clear the fifth chakra. If you find when you journal you come across something that has a charge or is significant, read this aloud or share it with a friend. If something continues to come up over and over you may want to read it again and again until it no longer has a charge for you.
Essential Oils
Try these blends to assist in balancing the fifth chakra. Remember for medical issues, it is important for you to contact your medical provider.
Although you can find essential oils elsewhere, I have chosen these for their purity and high quality.
Gathering
Gathering helps overcome the chaotic energy that bombards our everyday life and clouds our focus, thus diverting us from the path leading to higher achievement. Gathering combines galbanum and frankincense oils from resins used by Moses for incense with sandalwood to help gather our emotional and spiritual forces so we can achieve greater unity of purpose.*
Essential Oils: lavender, frankincense, spruce, geranium, sandalwood, rose, galbanum, ylang ylang, cinnamon bark.
Harmony
Harmony is an exquisite blend that promotes physical and emotional well-being by bringing harmonic balance to the energy centers of the body. The liberating, balancing, and calming essential oils in this blend open us to new possibilities, while contributing to an overall feeling of well-being.*
Essential Oils: geranium, angelica, bergamot, lavender, spruce, ylang ylang, sandalwood, palmarosa, rosewood, Spanish sage, rose, frankincense, jasmine, lemon, orange, Roman chamomile.
Into The Future
Into The Future was formulated to foster feelings of determination and a pioneering spirit, helping you leave the past behind so that you can move forward. Rather than accepting mediocrity because of fear of the unknown, using this blend will enhance enjoyment of challenges leading to success.*
Essential Oils: clary sage, Idaho tansy, juniper, ylang ylang, frankincense, orange, white fir, jasmine, cedarwood.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.