The Voice of the Blue Jay: Honoring Expression and the Throat Chakra
In Austin, the call of the blue jay is a common melody, echoing through trees and across open skies. These birds are known not only for the vibrant brilliance of their blue feathers but for their powerful, unapologetic voice. They speak with clarity, without hesitation, as if they know their place in the world and aren’t afraid to claim it.
There is something ancient and resonant in that call—a reminder of the power of voice, of truth, of expression. For women especially, there can be a struggle to own this voice. To speak clearly. To speak without fear. To not feel the need to soften words, or question if they’ll be received well. But the blue jay reminds us: to withhold your voice is to withhold your power.
In holistic traditions, the throat chakra is the center of communication and self-expression. When it's balanced, we speak our truth confidently. We advocate for ourselves. We express not just thoughts but emotions, creativity, and depth. When blocked, it manifests as fear of judgment, silence, or feeling dismissed. It's when we know the words but feel the pressure to swallow them.
And for many, that blockage starts early. Messages about "being too much" or "too loud" can dampen that natural instinct to speak freely. Women have been taught for generations to temper their voices, to speak softly, to be "polite." Speaking out, especially against injustice, has been labeled as aggression. Blue jays offer a lesson: being loud isn’t something to shrink from. It’s something to own when the moment calls for it.
Because the world has long benefited from women silencing themselves. Whether it’s staying quiet in the boardroom, swallowing discomfort in relationships, or hiding creative ideas out of fear of judgment. But we were never meant to be quiet. Women’s voices have shaped revolutions, rewritten laws, and shifted cultures. And still, many carry the weight of learned silence.
Ways to Connect to the Throat Chakra and Your Voice
Sing, hum, or chant daily to open the vibrational space of the throat.
Speak affirmations aloud, such as: "My voice is strong. My words are valid. I trust in my truth."
Practice breathwork, focusing on deep, rhythmic inhales and exhales to support calm, grounded communication.
Write down thoughts that feel difficult to express, turning inner chaos into clarity.
Wear or meditate with stones like lapis lazuli, blue lace agate or aquamarine to energetically support the throat chakra.
The Feminine Voice as Power
We’ve been conditioned to believe that silence is safe. That being "nice" is better than being "bold." But there is no safety in suppressing who you are. There is no peace in pretending to be less than you are to avoid judgment. When women gather, when they share stories, when they sing or shout or speak their truth—they reclaim a legacy that was never meant to be silent.
The blue jay does not apologize for its call. It does not shrink because it’s too loud or too sharp. It claims space. It owns its voice. And so can you.
And when you see a blue jay? Take it as a sign. A nudge from nature, asking: Where are you holding back your voice? Where do you need to speak louder? Your words have power. Your voice carries energy that can shift not just conversations, but entire environments. Like the blue jay, you were born to be heard.
So, speak. Clearly. Boldly. Without apology. There is beauty in your voice, just as there is in the flash of blue wings cutting through an open sky.
