Fifth Chakra: The Throat Chakra

The Throat Chakra is the chakra of diplomacy, of pure relationships with others, and of playful detachment. It removes all our guilt and remorse when it is opened,  and gives us a kind and compassionate voice.

This chakra is placed in our necks, and is responsible for communication with others.

The Throat Chakra represents the need for harmony and collective living becomes important. It signifies the ability of the human being to rise above petty differences and strive to experience the unity of the spirit.

The Throat Chakra allows us to communicate our thoughts and feelings. It is directly connected to the ability to express inner creativity. Both teaching and learning are affected by the balance of the Throat Chakra.

Chrysocolla Healing Crystal Heart

Some signs that the Throat Chakra is out of balance are:

·      Difficulty expressing oneself

·      Poor learning ability

·      Habitual lying

·      Fear, doubt, uncertainty

The color associated with the Throat Chakra is blue. Blue is the symbol of inspiration, devotion, infinity and religious pursuits. It produces calm and peace. The Throat Chakra is the origination point of the spoken word, and the expression of our feelings via communication.

All the blue healing crystal gemstones - sapphire, lapis lazuli, blue topaz, aquamarine, turquoise, chrysocolla and sodalite - are used to help open and balance  the Throat Chakra.

For healing purposes, these stones are said to aid the treatment of any blockage or disease of the throat. It is also said to aid with internal bleeding and nervous conditions.

Deep blue indicates intense power, and light blue (or azure) symbolizes high levels of inspiration.

Healing Crystals for the Second Chakra: Sacral Chakra

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Carnelian Massage Stone for the Sacral Chakra

The Second or Sacral Chakra is located just below your navel, and is associated with feelings and emotions, gut-instincts and intuition, creativity, passion and sexuality.

People who easily feel and express with their own emotions, as well as connect well with others on an emotional level tend to have this chakra open and flowing.  They tend to trust others while maintaining proper boundaries.  They let their feeling flow and listen to the messages
their emotions are giving them.

When the second chakra is blocked, it often indicates someone who is closed down on an emotional level.  Maybe that person has had painful experiences and no longer trusts.  They may not trust their own emotions, or they may not trust others enough to make emotional connections.  When this happens, one may experience lack of creativity and passion, and even depression.

Emotions are important messages to us, and the energy of those messages wants to move!  We are taught that certain emotions are okay, but we are also taught  that some emotions are bad.  These beliefs about what is alright and not alright to feel can block the Second Chakra and keep us from
being emotionally healthy. Clearing the Second Chakra can give us the freedom to fully express who

we are and what is emotionally and creatively important in our lives.

Healing crystals for the Sacral Chakra include Amber, Brecciated Jasper, Bronzite,Carnelian, Orange Chalcedony, Citrine, Goldstone, Orange Aventurine, OrangeCalcite, Orange Coral, Orange Jasper, Orange Sunstone, Rutilated Quartz, TigersEye and Topaz.