5.2 Throat Chakra Correspondences

[Shatril]

Colors—Blue
Element—Ether (Akasha)
Symbol—Lotus with 16 petals that contain the Sanskrit vowels, with a triangle in the middle that has the full moon with the aspirate letter that transliterates into “ha”
Life lessons—Personal expression, active listening, power of choice
Main Issues—Communication, Expression.
Area of body governed—Throat, mouth, nose, neck, teeth
Gland—Thyroid & parathyroid
Physical Ailments—Obesity, difficulty putting on weight, sore throat, trouble hearing, hearing loss, tinnitus
Crystals—Lapis Lazuli, turquoise, celestite, sodalite, aquamarine, blue agate, sapphire
Function—communication, listening
Negative energy—Perfectionism, inability to express emotions, not connected to higher truth, say yes when they mean no
Under Active—trouble expressing themselves, inconsistent views, scared, timid, devious, manipulative, afraid of sex
Over Active—arrogance, dogmatic, excessive talker, self-righteous
Balanced—good communicator, active listener, personal integrity, honest, in touch with own higher truth.
Ruling Planet—Mercury
Incense/Aromatherapy—Benzoin (Styax benzoin, S. tonkinensis),Bergamot (Citrus bergamia, Blue Chamomile (German) (Matricaria chamomilla or M. recutia) Frankincense (Boswellia thurifera or B. carteri)
Functional Archetype—Communicator
Dysfunctional Archetype—Silent Child

Affirmations—I live my truth, I communicate my truth, I am the truth. I am worthy of being listened to, it is ok for me to express my wants and needs. What I have to say is worthy of being listened to; if someone does not “hear” me they probably don’t have their throat chakra open and deserve my compassion. I listen to the needs and wants of others. My thoughts and speech are considered before the are spoken. My integrity is my word, and my word is my truth. I trust the whispers of angels voices as I sit in silence.

Assignment—Describe the kind of alter that you might set up to work on your Throat Chakra. Keep in mind the above correspondences, and the communications and listening skills. Also consider the need to express your truths. Please post the lessons here so we can share the ideas.

Things to consider when deciding what to use. What areas of your life would an imbalance in this chakra affect. Get things for the alter that mean something to you, and relate to the areas that are affected.

[LadyTrinity]

How did u discover that about your self? :hairred:

[Shatril]

How did u discover that about your self? :hairred:

I'm not sure what you are refering to here, but I will make an assumption, and you can correct me if I answer the wrong question.

This Chakra requires you to be able to speak from the truth that is your spirituality. That does not mean that you run around shoving your beliefs down peoples throats, but that when you speak about your truths, it is with honesty and integrity. It also requires you do mean what you say. If you say you are going to do something, do it. If you aren't sure you will do it, don't say you will. Speaking the truth is important, as long as it isn't used in a vicious way. The way to discover these things in yourself is through meditation, and balancing the chakra through the exercises that will be posted. I have them ready to post if you wish it. Using the affirmations at the end of the correspondences here will help.

The other thing that is integral to this chakra is listening. Get past the words spoken, and see the emotion behind them. What is this person really trying to convey. The words mean so much more that the dictionary definitions of them. When people rant at you, or say something you think is particularly hurtful, ask them for clarification. Often the way you took something is not in the least how they meant it. One phrase that I use often is "I have taken your words to mean (and here is where I play back how the words made me feel). Is that what you meant to say and convey?" You'd be surprised at what the result of those few words can be. Don't fear to say them. You have a right to clarify what that person meant by what they said. If they meant to offend you, then you can just walk away and know that you need not deal with that individual on any level save those that are required by work, or school. You need not include them in your personal life. Hummmmmmmm well I'm gushing, my throat tends to be over active. Need to go balance it. If you have other questions or want to clarify the one you asked please do so.

I'm not gonna kid you with the statement that I never lose my cool, but I do have and use the tools to help bring myself back into control quickly. I am at all time responsible, response--able, for my actions and reactions. Meditation, exercises and affirmations on this and my other lower chakras has made a difference.