Throat chakraSanskrit name: Vishuddha
Location: throat
Color: blue
Mantra: Ham
Element: ether / sound
Planet: Neptune
Affirmation: I speak
Focus: truth
Crystals: blue calcite, blue sapphire, azurite
Function: • Communication
• Creativity
• Words
Balanced: • Good communication
• Strong self expression
• Peaceful
• Truthful
Imbalanced: • Weak voice
• Fear of speaking
• Arrogance
• Unable to listen
• Shy
• Throat problems
When the throat chakra is in balance, we speak, listen, and express ourselves openly and authentically. When out of balance, we ignore our inner voice, feel afraid of expressing ourselves, or have trouble listening to others. A blocked throat chakra can also store tension physically and cause a sore throat or neck and shoulder pain.
