Throat Chakra Symbol

The throat chakra’s symbol meaning is one of sound, wisdom, and consciousness. Associated with the element of ether (or Akasha), the throat chakra is governed by Brahma, the Hindu god of creation and wisdom.

Throat Chakra Symbol Meanings

The crescent-shaped throat chakra image, imbedded in a white (or sometimes light blue) circle, is inspired by the moon, purity, and cosmic sound and is surrounded by lotus petals.

One explanation of the significance of these elements is their relationship to the ultimate goal of meditation — to blend with Akasha to achieve higher consciousness. The transcendence of human consciousness is itself an act of purification. In order to achieve that level of purification, the throat chakra must be open and balanced.

Symbol Color: Pure Blue

Positioned between the head and heart, linking feeling and thought, the throat chakra is tied directly to the purification of the body, mind, and spirit. The throat chakra symbol is oftentimes depicted as shades of radiant blue, the color of wisdom, faith, purification, and trust.

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Symbolic Animal Associations

Commonly known as the Vishuddha chakra, the fifth chakra is associated with the exalted white elephant. In Hindu tradition, the white elephant, Airavata, carries Indra, the god of thunder and rain. The white elephant is symbolic of:

• strength
• prosperity
• luck

The Throat Chakra: A Symbol of Awakening

Brahma is said to have been born from a lotus flower positioned in the navel of Lord Vishnu. Similarly, Buddhist tradition states all souls come from the lotus. Therefore, it’s only fitting the lotus flower is representative of the development of human consciousness.

Within the Hindu tradition, the lotus flower itself is associated with:

• beauty
• fertility
• spirituality
• eternity

The sixteen lotus petals surrounding the throat chakra symbol are often inscribed with Sanskrit letters; namely, the vowels. Why vowels? They represent the breathy, airy elements of words — just like ether is the airy element of space.

The inverted triangle of the throat chakra symbol is also symbolic of spiritual growth. The downward position is affiliated with the gathering of information, while the widening upward sides represent the blossoming knowledge leading to Enlightenment.

Author:

Lizzy

Lizzy is editor in chief of Chakra Magazine and chakras.info. She is trained in several energy healing modalities including Reiki and Healing Touch. In addition she has spent many years studying ancient traditions such as the chakra system and Tibetan spirituality. She merges this knowledge with her passion for sharing information through journalism. Her mission is to offer accurate, up-to-date, reliable resources about topics that matter to readers with regards to the chakra systems.

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