Throat Chakra
(center of the hollow at the throat)
Names Throat, Vishuddha, Vishuddhi Planet Venus Metal Copper Symbol Cup/ Chalice Element Ether Crystals Lapis Lazuli, Blue Opal, Chrysocola, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Amazonite Glands Thyroid, Para Thyroid Locations Mid throat, center of the hollow at the throat Essential Oils Myrrh, Frankincense Incense Frankincense Flower Essence Cosmos, Trumpet Vine Deity Gabriel Sacred Truth Surrender of Personal Will to Divine Will. (Not so much surrender but making your personal will and the Divine will as one.) Musical Note G Affirmation I easily and gracefully express my deepest feelings and emotions Colors Blue, balanced by Blue/ Green Strengths and Blocks Open and clear communications of feelings and thoughts, Creativity, Speaking up, Releasing, breathing life- force, Healing Astrological Signs The higher aspects of all signs Physically it ties in with the functions of the esophagus, thyroid, parathyroid, trachea, mouth, teeth, and gums.
Emotionally it is connected to choice and strength of will, personal expression, following your dream, using personal power to create, addiction, judgment and criticism, faith and knowledge and the capacity to make decisions.
Physical manifestations of an imbalance are sore or raspy throat, mouth ulcers, gum disease, laryngitis, swollen glands, thyroid problems, and scoliosis.
If under active, you may be depressed, stubborn, and resist change.
When balanced, you will have foresight into laws of natural phenomena, calmness, serenity, and have a good command of speech.
If overactive, you may be domineering, hyperactive, and may speak harshly to others.