5th Chakra: "Vibration seeking Expression"

Throat Chakra

Sound, Vibration, Creative Self-Expression, the color Blue, Communication via Symbols

The 5th Chakra, located in the throat, is the beginning of the more spiritualized centers. The energy located within is of higher frequency, thus more subtle and faster moving. Here we begin to experience the world through the subtlies of Vibration and Sound. The vibration of sound (words and music) is how we creatively express/communicate what we choose to express.

Blocks to this energy center show up as thyroid issues, problems with physical hearing and listening to others, and issues with your integrity (say what you mean, mean what you say, Walk your Talk). People either talk too much or too little with an imbalance in the throat center. Having an internal sense of rhythm and smooth flow to creative expression indicate a healthy, open and balanced 5th chakra.

Because this chakra contains more subtle realms, if you are wanting to help balance it, a diet higher in fruits and vegetables is helpful. The denser the food (ie. meats) the more energy is pulled down to the lower chakras. Movement therapy, dance, listening to music, singing, chanting, journaling, and art therapy all help to articulate in some way the more subtle, intangible energy of the 5th chakra that seeks to be expressed!

Remembering that one needs an open and balanced foundation (now meaning chakras 1-4 are open and balanced) in order for the upper chakras to be in harmony and alignment...if one is able to master the 5th chakra, this person has now mastered the lower self/the ego and is able to pursue Expression of their Higher Self/their Divine State. This person is now able to live more in accordance with the Heavens and continue on their pursuit to become one with the Creator.