THE THROAT CHAKRA (VISHUDDHI/ VISHUDDHA)
The throat chakra is associated with our communication skills and how we perceive and treat the world and those around us. When clear, it teaches an individual balance, honesty and wisdom. When blocked a person may not come across as sincere, compassionate or they may even appear uninterested in conversation. When working with the throat chakra, envision a bright glowing blue light in the throat.
LOCATED In the throat / neck
THE COLOUR ASSOCIATED IS Bright BLUE universal light energy
ENERGY WORK: Communication and creation
ELEMENT ASSOCIATED IS Spirit/Ether/Aether
ELEMENTAL SOUND IS Crickets
SENSE ASSOCIATED IS Sound
BIJA (MEDITATION SOUND) IS “Haṃ”
AFFIRMATION IS “I speak.” Example: “I SPEAK my truth.” “I express myself easily and clearly.” Take time to get your point across; words are spells so use them wisely.
ORGANS CONTROLLED BY THIS CHAKRA ARE Thyroid, digestive system, throat and tongue
WHEN BALANCED A person has no problem expressing themselves. Affectionate, inquisitive and energetic, people with balanced throat chakras find social interaction easy, which creates an inspiring and relaxed environment for those around them, PROBLEMS WHEN BLOCKED INCLUDE Feeling as if your point isn’t getting across clearly, you may feel shy to express how you feel or speak up about issues bothering/hurting you. Cracking voice, tone issues (speaking too loud or too softly) and even suffering from random emotional breakdowns. A blocked throat chakra is a cause of breathing problems, anxiety, digestion and hearing issues as well as mouth sores/blisters. STONES TO HELP BALANCE THIS CHAKRA ARE Aquamarine, sapphire, amazonite, blue calcite, turquoise, celestite, sodalite and lapis. HERBS TO HELP BALANCE THIS CHAKRA ARE Peppermint, sage, salt, lemongrass, basil and chamomile ESSENCES TO HELP BALANCE THIS CHAKRA ARE Sandalwood, citrus scents, chamomile, eucalyptus, cypress, spearmint, frankincense and ylang-ylang READ ABOUT THE OTHER CHAKRAS IN THE MASTERPOST HERE
