Communicate & Resonate: 77 Throat Chakra Affirmations
Have you ever felt a lump in your throat when faced with speaking up or expressing yourself?
And not in an it-makes-sense-because-it’s-an-emotional-moment kind of way. But in an everyday, in-casual-interactions kind.
Or maybe you can’t stand the silence. Maybe you just can’t help vocalizing all your thoughts. Even at the cost of actually listening to others.
When it comes to these throat chakra affirmations, you’ll find a blissful balance.
Clear communication. Confident expression. Channeling creative impulses.
When you harness the positive qualities of your fifth chakra, you reclaim your natural rhythm in this dance of life.
And you’re in the best place to find your groove. You’re going to learn all about the throat chakra and how it manifests in your life - for better or worse. Plus, you’ll have 88 positive affirmations in your back pocket for when some inner harmonizing is needed.
Let’s tune in.
What are the chakras?
If you’re eager for a more holistic way of understanding your physical, mental and emotional bodies, chakras are an excellent map to get a clearer picture.
The idea of chakras originated in India at least 2,524 years ago, maybe 3,524!
Chakras are wheels of energy in motion. There are seven major chakras that form a straight line up and down the spine. The first sits at the base of your seat, going to the seventh at the very top of your head.
And the throat chakra is number five, cradled between your heart and third eye.
Each chakra has a purpose that relates to specific areas of your life, as well as associations with physical parts of your body.
When they’re allowed to flourish in their development, you live in sync with yourself and the world. Their energetic centers spin and interact effortlessly, like paint mixing to produce the purest shades.
But life isn’t perfect.
Chakras can easily be thrown off course as you grow up. They might become excessive or deficient in expressing their energy, and the problems aren’t self-contained - to some degree, each chakra affects the others.
It’s well worth your while to identify the imbalances of your own chakras. Restoring health to each chakra is to heal your hurts, embrace yourself, and rise fantastically to life’s challenges as a result.
Let’s explore the throat chakra in detail.
Your throat chakra and you
Sanskrit name: Vissudha, “purification”
Color: Bright blue
Element: Sound
Location: Throat (pharyngeal plexus)
Enemy: Lies
Develops: between ages 7-12
Already, the associations of this chakra are quite revealing.
The purposes of the throat chakra are communication and creativity. It’s all about finding your voice, both literally and symbolically in how deeply you tap into your creative side.
And your creative side isn’t limited to things like painting, writing or sculpting. It’s also how you problem solve, or how you create your reality with your thoughts, words and actions.
The Sanskrit term, visuddha, means purification. To purify is to filter, to become free of toxins.
To embody a balanced throat chakra is to embody your own, pure authenticity.
Everything is energy, and all energies have a frequency. By healing from your past traumas, accepting and loving yourself wholeheartedly, and releasing influences that don’t support your truth, you’ll resonate with yourself and others. You’ll attract the people and situations that nurture your wellbeing and growth.
When you’re totally comfortable with yourself, you set yourself free from things like people-pleasing and the expectations of others. You can express yourself honestly and openly.
So it makes sense that the enemy of this chakra is lies. Lies are inauthentic, impure.
It’s not as straightforward as it seems, either. Lies not only exist as an outward deviation from truth, but in the silence of being unable to express truth.
A healthy throat chakra grants you the luxury of confidently, comfortably expressing your true self. Without the fear of receiving judgment or apathy.
This will manifest in the following ways:
Clear, secure communication style
Pleasant, resonant voice
Active, attentive listening
Consistently present creativity
Good sense of timing & rhythm
It always helps to remember concepts through symbolism.
Represented by bright blue, think of the throat chakra as the beautiful ocean water on a tropical beach.
In a perfect ecosystem, the water is vibrantly alive, stunningly beautiful, and crystal clear. People have no effect on the water’s brilliance; that’s simply the ocean being the ocean.
But what happens when things are out of balance?
It’s time to look at how drastically the tides can turn.
Excessive throat chakra
Let’s say the ocean is riddled with trash, or even an oil spill. Filled with foreign contaminants, the water becomes dark and murky. In its anger & confusion, the beach becomes prone to storms.
It may be pretty from afar but, upon closer inspection, is unable to truly let people in the way it had before.
Do you ever feel like you just can’t seem to bring the things you really want into your life?
Like the littered ocean, someone with excessive throat chakra energy has become a container for things that are unaligned with their authenticity.
It is usually because they’re hiding from themselves, from their own insecurities. To avoid going inward, these people are often alluring and good at entertaining others as a distraction.
But the superficial admiration comes at the price of true intimacy, forging prolonged loneliness.
And it negatively impacts your communication, showing up as:
Too much/shallow talking
Gossiping
Poor listening skills
Weak auditory comprehension
Speaking as a defense or need for control
Interrupting others
Dominating conversations
In this case, you may seem to have found your voice, but perhaps still need to find yourself.
Let’s see how an underactive throat chakra manifests.
Deficient throat chakra
With insufficient energy, the throat chakra becomes like a lifeless ocean, shrouded in mystery and uncertainty.
The waves are weak, nearly nonexistent, as though afraid of its own power and potential.
If this imagery feels more relatable, you may be experiencing an underactive throat chakra.
Rather than speaking too much, it may feel scary to express yourself at all - even to the point of physical symptoms like your throat feeling tight, or lightheadedness when you think about speaking up.
It could be that expressing yourself was met with dismissal, judgment, or anger when you were younger. To save yourself the pain of those reactions, it became safer not to express yourself.
And it shows up like this:
Introversion or shyness
Fear of speaking
Struggle to articulate feelings
Poor rhythm
Small, weak voice
Tone deaf
When it comes to healing, a little confidence can go a long way. Remember: you don’t exist for the positive experience of others.
Does the ocean apologize for being the force of nature it is? No! It just exists, regardless of who else enjoys it.
People are going to think what they want anyway, so why not live and be the way you really are?
In addition to the above listed issues, here are some physical problems that imbalance can bring (whether it’s excessive or deficient):
Tightness in the jaw
Toxicity (possibly holding it in from other sources, or expelling it)
Disorders of the throat, neck, voice, or ears
By now, you should have a basic awareness of where you fall in your throat chakra’s health.
So let’s start getting your balance back.
Throat chakra affirmations
If you’ve discovered or confirmed that your throat chakra needs some attention, you’re not alone. No matter how off-course you feel, you can always find your way home.
What better way to care for the chakra of communication than with positive affirmations?
You can speak, read, or write these - and it’s recommended to do that regularly. You might even record yourself saying them to listen to! It’s a process of replacing your usual pattern of thinking with a new one that fosters your authenticity.
The more comfortable you are with yourself, the easier it is to communicate and create.
Let’s go!
I am confident in expressing my truth.
I speak my mind with clarity and conviction.
I communicate my needs openly and honestly.
I am a skilled listener, attentive to others' words and emotions.
I express myself creatively and authentically.
I release fear and doubt, embracing my authentic voice.
I trust in my ability to communicate effectively.
I am worthy of being heard and understood.
I embody integrity in my words and actions.
I honor my unique perspective and share it confidently.
I embrace silence as a powerful tool for understanding and reflection.
I communicate with compassion and empathy.
I am open to receiving feedback and growing from it.
I express myself freely, without fear of judgment.
I am aligned with my deepest truths and values.
I speak from the heart, expressing genuine emotions.
I am comfortable setting boundaries in my communication.
I release any blocks to my authentic expression.
I trust in the power of my voice to create positive change.
I embrace my creativity and allow it to flow effortlessly.
I express gratitude for my ability to communicate and connect with others.
I am a clear channel for divine inspiration and wisdom.
I communicate my desires and intentions with clarity and purpose.
I am confident in my ability to articulate my thoughts and feelings.
I honor my inner truth and express it with confidence.
I am open to receiving and expressing love through my words.
I speak with conviction and authority, owning my voice.
I trust in the divine timing of my communication.
I am comfortable expressing vulnerability in my relationships.
I embrace authenticity in all aspects of my life.
I release the need to please others and speak my truth boldly.
I express myself creatively in all areas of my life.
I communicate assertively, without aggression or passivity.
I trust in the power of my words to manifest my desires.
I am a clear and effective communicator in all situations.
I honor my intuition and speak from a place of inner knowing.
I am confident in my ability to express myself through writing.
I listen to my body and trust its signals for authentic expression.
I release any tension or tightness in my throat, allowing my voice to flow freely.
I am open to receiving and expressing feedback with grace and gratitude.
I embrace the power of positive affirmations to transform my communication.
I speak with kindness and compassion, uplifting others with my words.
I trust in the wisdom of my higher self to guide my communication.
I am a magnet for positive and empowering conversations.
I honor my voice as a sacred instrument for connection and expression.
I am confident in my ability to express myself authentically in any situation.
I communicate with clarity and purpose, leaving no room for misunderstanding.
I release any fear of speaking my truth and embrace my authentic voice.
I trust in the universe to provide me with the words I need in every moment.
I am grateful for the gift of communication and the connections it fosters.
I express myself confidently and assertively, without apology.
I trust in the power of my voice to inspire and uplift others.
I embrace my uniqueness and allow it to shine through my communication.
I speak my truth with courage and conviction, knowing it is worthy of being heard.
I am a vessel for divine expression, channeling wisdom and insight through my words.
I communicate with authenticity and integrity, building trust in all my relationships.
I release any self-doubt or insecurity about my ability to communicate effectively.
I express myself with authenticity and vulnerability, fostering deep connections with others.
I am open to expressing myself creatively in new and exciting ways.
I trust in my intuition to guide me in all my communications.
I speak with confidence and clarity, knowing my words have power and impact.
I honor my voice as a sacred tool for self-expression and connection.
I release any fear of judgment and speak my truth boldly and unapologetically.
I communicate with love and compassion, seeking understanding and connection.
I embrace the power of my voice to create positive change in the world.
I express gratitude for the ability to communicate and connect with others.
I am open to receiving and expressing love through my words and actions.
I trust in the process of communication, knowing that clarity and understanding will emerge.
I speak my truth with confidence and conviction, knowing that it is valuable and worthy.
I communicate authentically, allowing my true self to shine through in every interaction.
I release any blocks to my authentic expression and speak from the heart.
I am open to expressing myself creatively and authentically in all areas of my life.
I trust in the power of my words to manifest my desires and intentions.
I communicate with clarity and purpose, knowing that my message is received with love.
I embrace vulnerability as a strength and share my true feelings openly and honestly.
I am confident in my ability to express myself assertively and respectfully.
I speak my truth with courage and conviction, knowing that it is heard and respected.
Strike a cord with throat chakra affirmations
Now that you have this tool, start using it.
There are other activities you can do to heal your throat chakra, but this is the perfect stepping stone to begin resonating in life the way you’re meant to.
If it feels impossible or scary to tackle, it’s ok to feel that way. Just remember that your ability to communicate and be creative have always existed. It’s just a matter of reconnecting.
So now it’s up to you.
You’re the only one who can be and live for yourself.
And with only one life to live, who has time to spend it unauthentically?
Step up to the mic.
It’s your time to shine.