5th chakra

[Adonis Don]

  <center>FIFTH OR THROAT CHAKRA</center>
Sanscrit name: Vissudha (purification) Location: Throat Symbol: A circle surrounded by 16 lotus petals, and inside it a circle, or a circle containing a triangle Central issue: Communication, self-_expression, self-discipline, speaking one's truth Color: Blue, light blue, turquoise Essential Oils: Lavender, patchouli Crystals and Stones: Lapis lazuli, aquamarine, sodalite, turquoise, sapphire, blue lace agate, blue tourmaline, blue quartz Stars and Astrological Signs: Planets Venus, Mercury, Uranus and Mars and the signs of Taurus, Gemini and Aquarius Sound or mantra: Ham Sense: Hearing Body: The mental body Orientation to self: Self-_expression Goals: Clear communication, creativity Rights: To speak and to hear the truth Developmental stage: 7 to 12 years Identity: Creative identity Level of relationship: Relationship with our personal truths Demon: Lies Element: Ether - Akasa Hormonal glands: The thyroid and parathyroid gland Organs: Throat, thyroid and parathyroid glands, the neck, vocal cords and organs, mouth, teeth and gums, jaw, ears, muscles Excessive: Too much talking, talking as a defence, inability to listen, gossiping, interruptions, over-extended, stuttering Deficient: Fear of speaking, small, weak voice, difficulty putting feelings into words, shyness, tone deaf, poor rhythm Balanced: Good listener, resonant voice, good sense of timing and rhythm, clear communication, lives creatively Physical Dysfunctions: Raspy throat, chronic soar throat, mouth ulcers, gum difficulties, scoliosis, laryngitis, swollen glands, thyroid problems, headaches, pain in the neck and shoulders, ear infections and problems Addictions: Opiates, marijuana Traumas and Abuses: Lies, secrets, verbal abuse, constant yelling, excessive criticism (blocks creativity), authoritarian parents, alcoholic, chemical dependent family Spiritual challenges: To recognize that your strength of will is measured not by how well you exert your will over others, but how well you control yourself. Conscious self-control and discipline means living according to the truth that every thought you have is either a potential act of grace or a potential weapon. Right thought leads to right speech leads to right acting. HEALING STRATEGY: Learn communication skills, letter writing, inner child communication, practice silence (excessive), story telling, singing, chanting, toning, release voice, loosen neck and shoulders AFFIRMATIONS: I easily and gracefully express my deepest feelings and emotions. I hear and speak the truth. I express myself with clear intent. Creativity flows in and through me. My voice is necessary.