Hello and
welcome! Our recent discussions have been geared towards our chakra
system and how it works. We've looked at the intricacies of each of
the lower chakras, and in this blog I'm going to provide you with
some information about the throat chakra!
Picture by Gloria Gypsy |
The throat chakra, or Visuddha, is blue
in color and located in the center of the throat. The throat chakra
symbolizes expression and communication. When the throat chakra is
open, expression comes easily and naturally. An under-active chakra
causes shyness, leaving us unable to speak our truth, and causes a
blockage in the chakra. In contrast, someone with an over-active
chakra might talk way too much, often in a domineering fashion.
Emotional attributes affecting the
throat chakra include self-expression of our personal truths,
feelings, needs, and wants. When we are able to express our deepest
truths and create from our soul, we allow ourselves to live in our
dharma, experiencing unlimited abundance. Ailments that can manifest
in the physical body due to issues in the throat chakra include sore
throat, mouth problems, stiff neck and shoulders, swollen glands, and
thyroid dysfunction.
To open and balance the throat chakra,
tell someone a secret you've been keeping, set your boundaries and
practice saying “no”, keep a journal, sing, scream, or laugh. Use
your voice to speak your deepest truth. Eat fruits, and drink juices.
If you are having difficulties with any of the above, use the
affirmation, “I express my truth.”
Various stones and crystals work
wonderfully to help clear up negative, toxic, unhealthy or otherwise
stagnant energy. Aquamarine, turquoise, sodalite, blue agate,
celestite, blue topaz, kyanite, and amazonite can be cleansed and
charged for use in meditation or to carry with you throughout your
day. Burn frankincense or benzion incense, and use essential oils
like ylang ylang or gardenia.
Use the same meditation as discussed in
the previous chakras, but for the throat chakra focus your awareness
to the throat. Imagine a beautiful sky blue color, and use your magic
paintbrush to brighten up any dull or darkened spots you may find
within the blue light. Allow thoughts, feelings, and sensations to
come and move freely through you.
This wraps up our discussion of the
throat chakra. Next up, we'll be taking a look at the third eye
chakra! Until then, my beautiful and peaceful ones~
Namaste
I've often wondered, in discussions and info about Chakras, why they are discussed from the bottom to the top and why red wasn't assigned to the head and purple to the root chakras?
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