Throat Chakra
Vishuddha governs voice, honesty and self-expression in the chakra tradition.
The core crystals
The stones the Picker's Rock Chakra Guide pairs with the Throat Chakra.
Lapis LazuliPrized for 6,000 years, lapis was mined in Afghanistan and set into Tutankhamun's mask.
AquamarineThe 'water of the sea'.
Blue Lace AgateDelicate sky-blue banding gives blue lace agate its name.
More stones for this chakra
SodaliteSodalite is often called the 'poet's stone' or a stone of logic and truth, believed to calm a racing mind and help ideas become clear words..
AmazoniteNamed after the Amazon river (though it is not found there), amazonite was carved into amulets in ancient Egypt.
TurquoiseOne of the oldest known gems, turquoise was sacred to the ancient Egyptians, Persians and to many Native American peoples.
Blue TopazBlue topaz is a modern December birthstone, associated in crystal lore with calm, clear communication and honest self-expression..
Signs of imbalance
In chakra tradition, a blocked or overactive Throat Chakra may show up as: Struggling to speak up, or talking without listening.
A simple practice
- Hum, sing or read aloud.
- Wear blue lace agate or aquamarine at the throat.
- Chant HAM.
Read the full Throat Chakra article from the Discovery Blog →
Zodiac signs that share these stones
Moods
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