Throat chakra
Vishudda - “pure” or “purification”
Behavioral characteristics of the Throat chakra
The Throat chakra is associated with the following psychological and behavioral characteristics:
* Expression, in particular ability to express your truth, to speak out
* Communication, whether it’s verbal or non-verbal, external or internal
* Connection with the etheric realm, the more subtle realms of spirit and intuitive abilities
* Propensity to create, projecting ideas and blueprints into reality
* Realizing your vocation, purpose
* Good sense of timing
Throat chakra imbalance
When the throat chakra has an imbalance, it can manifest as:
* Lack of control over one’s speech; speaking too much or inappropriately
* Not being able to listen to others
* Excessive fear of speaking
* Small, imperceptible voice
* Not being able to keep secrets, to keep your word
* Telling lies
* On the opposite side, a closed throat chakra might manifest as excessive secretiveness or shyness
* Lack of connection with a vocation or purpose in life
Stones for Throat chakra
Here is a brief list of common healing crystals and chakra stones for throat chakra healing. Listed is the name, color, type of stone, and meaning/purpose of each:
Amazonite — Green and turquoise-green — Semi-precious — Dispels and guards against negativity while restoring emotional balance.
Lapis lazuli — Blue — Semi-precious — Used to open, stimulate, and balance. This “stone of truth” restores your ability to communicate effectively.
Turquoise — Blue, green-blue — Semi-precious — Used to stimulate and balance. Dispels negativity and restores confidence to speak and express one’s thoughts effectively.
Aquamarine — Light green-blue to blue — Semi-precious — Used to cleanse and stimulate. Offers courage and promotes tolerance and compassion while dispelling fear.
Amazonite
Lapis Lazuli
Turquoise
