A Meditation for Your 5th Chakra
Posted by Jackie Gaston


Your 5th chakra performs a very important function in that it controls the communication between your heart (and lower chakras) and your head.  Keeping this chakra clear and open is essential in regard to knowing exactly what you want in life.

I recommend doing this meditation in a seated lotus position or as close as you can get to seated lotus with your hands palms up on your knees. If this is impossible for you, sit in a chair with your feet firmly planted on the ground.

Close your eyes and take three long deep breaths. Hold each breath for a few seconds before completely exhaling.

Relax into the pose and your breath.

Concentrate on your breath and drop your mantra into the space at the bottom of each exhale before you inhale the next breath. 

The mantra for this meditation is:  I trust my intuition.

Listen for what your inner guidance is saying during this meditation. Don't try to stop its flow. Ask for clarification. This chakra wants clear communication. Ask with your heart and with your head. Listen.


Alternate meditation:

I hear my own truth.

To Share or Not to Share

posted by Jackie Gaston

The other day a friend I hadn't seen in a while asked me what I'm doing now days. When I told her that I'm coaching, she was skeptical not only of the concept in general but of the specific type of work that I do.




I could tell that she doesn't believe in my ability to be successful in my business and I've been regretting that I gave her an honest answer. She is someone who loves me and has what she views as my best interest at heart. She just can't wrap her mind around all of this woowoo stuff that I do. She is holding my endeavor in a space of 'this is crazy and you'll never make it.'


This conversation has stuck with me for several days now causing me to consider whether or not it is wise to share my dreams and goals with everyone or just keep them to myself. As I turn this question over in my mind, I've been remembering a time when I had a whole tribe of supporters who saw me in a better place than I could possibly have imagined for myself at the time. They held space for something wonderful in my life when I couldn't catch a glimmer of it myself.


As I notice the contrast in these two situations, it occurs to me that I can share as much as I want with anyone that I want as long as I have not attachment to their reaction. It was lovely and maybe even necessary to have all of that support years ago. It made that part of my path much easier than it would have been otherwise. However, I know that at some point, I would have found a way out of the grind I was in one way or another.


As for the friend who can't believe in my current mission, it's who she is and I've known that about her forever. Although it would be great to have her in my corner, I'm good realizing that she asked about what I'm doing out of genuine interest and a place of caring. I can choose to accept the caring and discard the negative energy while still loving her for who she is. I will, however, be a little more selective about sharing my dreams with just anyone.


I love helping people achieve their dreams.  It's one of the things I do best.  Give me a shout if you'd like to have me as part of your team.

Symbol: Sixteen petals, circle containing a down-facing triangle containing a circle




Location: Throat




Color: Blue




Stones: Blue calcite, selenite, blue argonite




Musical Note: G#




Scents: elemi, sandalwood, neroli, ylang ylang




Body Parts: thyroid gland, larynx, jaw, neck, mouth




Sense: Hearing




Foods: watery fruits, liquids




Asanas: camel, bridge, plow, shoulder stand




Planet: Mercury




Astrological sign: Gemini




Element: ether




The fifth chakra connects the heart and head, emotions and thoughts. It is associated with self expression.

It seems to be one of the most easily clogged or blocked chakras as we sensor ourselves rather than just blurting out every feeling and thought. It seeks truth and clarity in communication.


The planet Mercury, named for the messenger of the gods is good fit for the fifth chakra. This is the chakra that connects the head with the heart and lower chakras. It is the bridge between what is and what is imagined. The energy of Mercury is fluid and fast moving.


As the ruler of the astrological sign Gemini, Mercury is well positioned to perceive the what isness of a current situation while scouting for different perceptions of its reality.


An unbalanced fifth chakra is sometime expressed as a cold, sore throat, laryngitis, toothache or dental problems as well as sores in the mouth or on the tongue. It can also be expressed as a fear of speaking up, stuttering or other speech impediment as well as hearing problems.


A person with a well balanced fifth chakra speaks his/her own truth and can be trusted to speak truth to authority. This person has a high degree of compassion for others and practices forgiveneness.