THROAT ENERGY CENTRE (VISHUDH CHAKRA)

 

Its Sanskrit name is Vishudh i.e. harmony with others, self-knowledge, creativity, the power of choice, communication and self expression. Vishudh Chakra is also called Throat Chakra. Its physical counterparts are thyroid gland (one) located in the anterior throat, parathyroid glands (four) located on the dorsal aspect of the thyroid gland. Its location is centrally at base of neck, throat, ears, nose, teeth, and mouth. Its associated body parts are throat, ears, nose, teeth, tonsils, voice-box, food-pipe, tongue, mouth and neck. Their glandular connections are thyroid, parathyroid.

Its symbol is a blue shaded lotus with sixteen petals. The lotus flower contains 16 petals and a downwards pointing triangle and a circle representing the moon. In it, lapis lazuli crystal is embedded for its properties in relating to spirit guardians. The frequency of vibration of this Chakra is 16 per second. Its main elements are air and space. Its colour is bright blue. Its ruling planet is Mercury. Its constituents are ether and sound. Its crystals blue stones are turquoise, lapis lazuli, aquamarine, agate & sapphire. Its associated metal is mercury. Itstrait (guna) is rajas and its incenses are chamomile and myrrh. No poison may cause any harm to the body.

This Chakra allows one to deeply connect to one’s soul and allows one to listen to one’s soul speaks. It is here that one can use one’s voice to make sound. This Chakra is also connected to creativity through speech, music & art. It is about expression of the self. When one’s mind is clear, much comes easily with little effort as one is not struggling against life itself. It helps to balance the throat, teaches power of the spoken word and harmonises conflict. It is also good for self-expression and truth. It is a good thought amplifier of the higher mind creating objectivity and creativity. It uplifts human qualities like affection, love, high-thinking, concentration, self-control, unselfishness, balanced-temperament, purity of mind and heart. Its inner state is synthesis of ideas into symbols and outer manifestation is vibration. When open and balanced, one is able to accept things, as they are, and organise ways of working with situations. One is able to make changes and to assume responsibility for one’s personal needs.

Thyroid follicles store colloid containing thymoglobulin, a glycoprotein from which thyroid hormone is derived. Thyroid hormone (TH) includes thyroxin (T4) and tri-iodothyronine (T3), which is concerned with the body’s heat, increase the rate of cellular metabolism. Consequently, oxygen use and heat production rise.

The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone (PTH), which causes an increase in blood calcium levels by targeting bone, the intestine and the kidneys. PTH release is triggered by falling blood calcium levels and is inhibited by rising blood calcium levels. Hyper-parathyroidism results in hyper-calcaemia and all its effects and in extreme bone wasting. Hypo-parathyroidism leads to hypo-calcaemia, evidenced by tetany and respiratory paralysis. These hormones are necessary for mental and physical development. It controls lungs and heart. It also controls temperature regulation, governs energy production through the control of calcium. A person becomes too talkative, ungrateful and mentally unsteady when the thyroid is deranged. Its under-working leads to rickets, convulsion, teeth problems, twisting of muscle, fatness and dullness. Its over-working leads to over-growth, goitre and stone in kidneys etc. Its emotional dysfunctions are perfectionism, inability to express emotions and blocked creativity. Its physical dysfunctions are sore throats, neck ache, thyroid problems, hearing problems and asthma.

Some people anoint lavender, lilies, magnolia, narcissus and violet on throat chakra with a single drop for accessing oracular wisdom, more advanced dream work, out of body travel and 'clairaudience' or psychic hearing in which one hears voices from other dimensions.