About Vishuddha - The Throat Chakra
Signs and Symptoms of Throat Chakra Imbalance
The Throat Chakra
Vishuddha
Throat Chakra Correspondances
Anatomical Location: Throat Region; Neck area
Affirmative Statement: (Affirmations): "I SPEAK" ('I listen', 'I Express')
Associations & Qualities: Communication, Self-Expression, Vibration, Dynamic Creativity, Inspiration, Truth; Gateway to Consciousness; Center of Sound; Inner Voice.
Animal Symbols/Totems : White Elephant(Airavata) Lion, (Humanity), Bull
Archangel/Angelic Vibration: Michael, (and all Angels of Communication); also, Gabriel
Aromas/Insense: Frankincense
Astrological/Zodiac Signs: Gemini & Virgo; (also, taurus)
Body Functions: Communication, Speech, Understanding andInspiration
Body Systems: Throat, neck, arms and hands
Chemical Element: Neon
Color: Blue (sky blue); aqua
Consciousness Focus/Spiritual Lesson: Self-expression/Self-honesty - Choice (Inner Truth)
Crystals/Gemstones:Turquoise, Blue Lace Agate, Sodalite, Aquamarine, Lapiz Lazuli, Angelite, Blue Sapphire, Blue Kyanite, chrysocolla, Celestite, Amazonite, Blue Topaz, Blue Fluorite, Blue Chalcedony, Blue Quartz
Days of Week (associated energies): Wednesday, Thursday
Developmental Stage: Early Adulthood/Middle Age (28-35)
Developmental Cycle: Age range 29 - 35 / 78-84
Electromagnetic Energy: Infrared radiation
Element: Sound (Akasha); Ether
Endocrine Gland:Thyroid and Parathyroid glands
Energetic Focus: Creative
Esoteric Dimension/Consciousness Level: Atmic Plane
Essential Oils: Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Peppermint, Cypress, Bergamot, Fir, Geranium, Rosemary, Basil
Flowers: Cosmos, Trumpet Vine
Food & Drink: Any Blue colored foods; Ethnic or exotic foods; tree growing or citrus fruits; soups and sauces; any liquids or fruit juices
Gender/Energy Type: Yang/Masculine
Herbs & Spices: Red Clover, Coltsfoot, Eucalyptus, peppermint, Lemongrass, Sage, Chamomile; any herb or spice that benefits or soothes the throat or voice.
Kabbalah Sefirah: Gevurah and Hesed (Judgement and Mercy)
Kingdom: Hierarchy (Angelic Realms)
Mantra/Sacred Sound Vibration: "Ham"
Metal: Copper/Tin
Musical Note: "G"
Musical Scale/solfeggio Tone: "so" (soh)
Mythology:
Natural Experience: Blue Sky; Ocean
Organ Systems: Respiratory
Petals: Represented by a lotus of 16 petals.
Planetary Body: Mercury
Plexus: (Pharyngeal) Laryngeal
Power/Force: Creativity; Expression
Psychological Need: Expression
Related Sin: Greed
Related Virtue: Charity
Sacred Vowel Sound: "Ii (eye)"
Sanscrit Name and Meaning: Viśuddha - "With purity" or "pure place" (Visha - impurity, poison; shuddhi - purification)
Sense: Hearing / Auditory System
Sound Frequency/Healing Tones: 141.27 Hz.(Chakra Platonic) - 341 Hz (Carrier Wave) - 741 Hz.(Solfeggio)
Spin Direction: Clockwise(male); Counter-Clock wise(female)
Spiritual Lesson: Speaking One's Truth and Being truly Authentic; Honesty with self and others; balancing of Listening and Speaking; Authentic Creative Expression; Faith
Spiritual Light Ray: The 1st Divine Ray (color frequency: Blue) -- The ray of "Active intelligence"
Subtle Body/Auric Body: Etheric Template Body (Fifth Layer)
Symbol (chakra): Sixteen petals, circle containing a down-facing triangle containing a circle
Symbols (other): Chalice/Cup
Symptoms of Malfuction/Imbalance: Issues related to communication, expression and truth; problems related to neck/throat region of body (shoulders, dental related issues, respiratory issues) Also, eating disorders, issues with arms and hands.
World Chakra Point/Vortices: The planetary fifth (throat) chakra is the Great Pyramids located near Mt. Sanai, in Egypt; also Mount Olives, Jerusalem, located in the Middle East.
Yoga: Mantra Yoga; also, Raja Yoga, Japa Yoga -- Throat Chakra Poses