Blue Chalcedony (Throat Chakra) Messages

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Companion Video: This video shows all cards and includes audio for each one. You can use this video for reinforcement of messages (awake or while sleeping!)

   Journal Prompts
     Affirmations
    Meditative
    Action
  Divine Messages

For all cards: Click on any card to open the full-size image. What stands out to you about the imagery and/or message? Ask Spirit if there’s anything particular they want you to notice and then observe if anything new stands out to you. Recording these reactions in writing is highly recommended, along with anything you experience that synchronizes with the cards or brings out new insights about the imagery and/or messages.

Main themes: 

1. A need for patience and connection with Spirit/higher self in order so that moving forward will be inspired, constructive action
2. A need to communicate with authenticity, love, and compassion in order to effectively collaborate with others and guide a situation forward
3. A need to let go of past patterns of behavior and perspectives that are unhealthy and/or destructive to support the first two themes
4. A need to work on one’s self and relationships before we can effectively work on a project or idea
5. How we can recognize and express genuine, Spirit-inspired love

Crystals/stones highlighted: blue chalcedony, yellow calcite, turquoise, larimar crystal, blue lace agate, blue kyanite, chrysocolla

Numbers highlighted: 5, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 17, 17, 20, 21, 23, 36, 42, 54, 66

Overall numeric energy: 5 + 6 + 8 + 11 + (4) + (6) + (8) + (8) + (2) + (3) + (5) + (9) + (6) + (9) + 66 = 156

Angel Number 156: Move beyond the limitations and negative patterns of others and never doubt your kindness and your capacity to give. You are kind because it’s who you are.  ~from “Angel Numbers” by Kyle Gray

(1 + 5 + 6) = (1 + 2) = 3: Considered a catalytic number, it stands for an energy that speeds up or creates a reaction between two unrelated things without necessarily changing itself. ~from “Sacred Geometry Activations” guidebook
In tarot: Synthesis, growth, creativity, abundance, collaboration, friendship, artistic expression, refining plans, preparing to take action; unity and group activities are emphasized; refined plans set into motion at the 1 and 2 levels; initial achievement of your goals. ~from “Power Tarot” by Trish MacGregor and Phyllis Vega

Impatience (Electric Blue Moon): If I don’t take care of it, it’ll never happen.

A story: Etan grows impatient waiting for dawn, so he buys a used moon. Once it is in the sky, he steps back to see his handiwork. The moon will not stay in place unless he holds the cord. Sky God assures him that dawn will come when he lets go, but Etan is fearful and grips onto the cord until he falls asleep and releases it. When he awakens, dawn has come and the radiant light in the sky is blocked only by his used moon.

Insight: Your desire to create may overpower the necessity of aligning with Divine timing. The time to shine will come. Move with the energy and not in front of it; being present has its own reward.

Inspiration: Now is not the time to make a rushed decision. You have made your needs known, now leave it alone. You may block something wonderful from coming to you if you are hasty.

  Personal Inquiry: Am I jumping the gun? If I am honest with myself, am I forcing something? Responses to the following ideas: scarcity thinking, being exhausted by your efforts, success through patience, unfolding, revelation, success

  Meditation: Imagine something you strongly desire. The Electric Blue Moon appears and begins to cool the heat of your emotions. Write down any communication you receive in the moonlight – it is a message from Spirit.

21: Communication

   Identify any relationships in your life that are suffering from ineffective communication, especially if there is a need for more constructive collaboration. Are there actions you could take to move the interaction in a more positive direction? If you aren’t sure, ask Spirit and your higher self for guidance. This set is particularly high in synchronicities, so keep this question in mind as you read/listen to all of the messages.

  Affirmation: I communicate in all ways with ease and grace

Knight of Wands

Action, speed, and impulsiveness. As a person, this Knight is dynamic and charismatic, full of fiery energy. As a situation, the card shows an unexpected turn of events; a sudden conversation that moves a stuck situation forward, a sudden attraction and flirtation, a flash of inspiration… whatever impact the Knight has, he brings energy.

The advice within the card is to not get too caught up too soon and take a moment to consider what is on offer before you proceed.

In readings, the card also comes up to show an imminent house move.

  In what ways does this message ring true for you? Consider this message in conjunction with Impatience (above).

  Affirmation: I make decisions without pressure.

LXVI (66): Coagulation

Keywords: solidity, adherence, stuckness

    When this card appears, the Alchemist must discern whether the earth element is helping or hindering the work. Is the attachment one of benevolence or convenience? How does this message contribute to the themes of throat chakra, authentic communication, and effective collaboration?

  Go deeper: look at the sculptures of Louise Nevelson

   I am forming healthy, interdependent relationships without losing myself and experiencing constructive collaboration.

Gate 11: The Conceptualist

Challenges:

• To sort through and manage all the ideas and inspiration you hold
• To trust that the ideas that are yours will show up for you in an actionable way
• To value yourself enough to value the ideas you have and to wait for the right people to share those ideas with

Mastery:

• The awareness that you are a vessel for ideas
• To understand that those ideas are for you to hold and protect until the right person comes along for you to share them with
• To relax as the vessel and know that not all ideas are yours to build upon
• To use the power of your imagination to stimulate the imagination of yourself and others.

Expression when unbalanced:

• Desperately trying to force every idea you have into manifestation

    Resiliency Keys and Further Contemplations:

• What needs to be healed, released, aligned, and brought to my awareness for me to make clear and strong choices? For me to trust myself and my inner knowing?
• What do I do with inspiration when I receive it? Do I know how to serve as a steward for my ideas? Or do I feel pressure to try to force them into form?
• How much do I value myself? Am I valuing my ideas?
• Do I trust the universe? Do I trust that the ideas that are mine to take action on will manifest in my life according to my human design type and strategy (i.e., my talents, capabilities, and natural way of functioning)?
• What can I do to manage the pressure I feel to manifest my ideas? Am I trying to prove my value with my ideas?

  I am a Divine Vessel of inspiration. Ideas flow to me constantly. I protect and nurture these ideas knowing that my purpose in life is to share ideas and inspiration with others. I use the power of these ideas to stimulate my imagination and the imagination of others. I trust the infinite abundance and alignment of the universe and I wait for signs to know which ideas are mine to manifest.

Shadow Work: 17 – the Star

Light aspects: expectations fulfilled, wishes granted, opportunities, healing after traumatic events, knowing you are on the right path, inspiration, renewed hope

Shadow Aspects: loss of faith, diminished hope, disappointment, missed opportunities, despair

While using this message set, observe how light or shadow aspects manifest for you. If you notice the shadow aspects coming up, provide love and reassurance to your ego. Use the affirmation below to help shift your perspective to the light aspects.

    Affirmation: I expect miracles.

    Record your experiences with expression of light and/or shadow aspects and with using the affirmation and loving your ego for shifting toward light aspects. What outcomes and/or changes do you observe in yourself and the world around you? Consider the statement “find the courage to voice any unexpressed emotions“ in the context of this message set.

Shadow Work: Listen

When you hold a seashell to your ear, it is easy to hear the whispers of the ocean; every wave as it hits the shore and gently receives. As you listen to the stories of others, make sure that you pay attention to the small details, not letting yourself be distracted by your own thoughts and feelings.

“The word ‘listen’ contains the same letters as the word ‘silent.’”
                                                                                      ~Alfred Brendel

Light aspects: attentive, aware, open, willing

Shadow aspects: closed, obtuse, imperceptive, narrow-minded

While using this message set, observe how light or shadow aspects manifest for you. If you notice the shadow aspects coming up, provide love and reassurance to your ego. Use the affirmation below to help shift your perspective to the light aspects.

    Affirmation: I realize that the most important words are the ones that are unspoken.

    Record your experiences with expression of light and/or shadow aspects and with using the affirmation and loving your ego for shifting toward light aspects. What outcomes and/or changes do you observe in yourself and the world around you? How can you apply this guidance in this message to your life specifically?

42: Oneness is the way.

    Divine Assignment: Love is within you and connects us all. You can increase your communication with all of life through respect and love. As you do this, you will start to see how similar we are and that we are indeed one. If a person is causing you stress, instead of seeing them as separate from you, use this opportunity to recognize the higher self within you and them. When you become one with the other, you become one with everything in existence. Once you tap into the infinite love and power of your higher self, which is beyond your individual personality, you cannot keep yourself separate from others.

  How can I show more compassion and acceptance toward those I don’t understand? Reflect on connecting with others via Divine source within all of us as a way to experience healthy connection that allows the boundaries necessary to prevent losing oneself without sacrificing intimacy. What specific guidance do you find in this message for your life, especially for the themes of this set?

Surrender Unhealthy Relationships

  Let go of relationships that don’t serve you, including unavailable or toxic people. You deserve to be treasured by others and to be surrounded by positive people.

(Given the other messages in this set, this message could also be considered a suggestion to surrender unhealthy patterns in a relationship rather than the relationship itself, especially with respect to communication.)

5 of Water: Clinging to the Past

   This is another message that can be interpreted as guidance regarding patterns of behavior and perspectives rather than situations or people.

8 of Pentacles: Galaxy Formation

The 8 of Pentacles is the card of apprenticeship. It emphasizes the honing of skills and processes over end product.

Galaxies formed very early in the history of the universe and this process is still little understood. However, we can see galaxy formation at work by observing distant galaxies through powerful telescopes like Hubble (and James Webb!). Because these galaxies are so far away, their light has taken millions or billions of light years to reach us and we are actually looking back in time to the early stages of the universe’s development. Galaxy formation is a long business that takes its own sweet time.

The 8 of Pentacles represents this notion of process, reminding us that things cannot be rushed. Traditionally, it shows the apprentice in his workshop, perfecting his skills. We bring together all our abilities and apply them to a creative challenge, gaining mastery in the material realm.

  What work requires your consistent application? 

Leadership

    Divine and Spirit say: A leader stomps the grass down and throws the boulders out of the way so that the path is easier for others. Sometimes you might find yourself alone or tired, but know that what you’re doing is making a difference in the lives of many. The greatest leaders are those who know how to serve and act as a stepping stone for others to reach their dreams. Even if you’ve been in the background in the past, right now it’s your turn to step forward and become the light for others.

    Divine and Spirit say: Inhale. Take a moment to think things through. Think as well as feel the right direction. Get clarity and become focused before stepping forth. Take care to have thoughtful communication with others.

    Consider this message in conjunction with Knight of Wands and Gate 11 (above), as well as the themes for this set in general.

Dharana

eight stages of yoga: single-focused concentration

   Consider the idea that focusing on compassion and authentic communication will get us farther than focusing on an end goal.

   If there are frustrations in a relationship/collaboration, think of something you can do together that isn’t work-related that might help to cultivate a better foundation for the partnership.

36: Electricity – Wildness

Word of power: enérgeia (Ancient greek: power in action)

Embrace your wildness. Break free of your self-imposed constraints. Take immediate action; there is no need for further consideration of your problem. You contain the spark of the Divine, so there is no reason to feel lesser. Confront the issue head-on.

   This message is similar to that of Knight of Wands. Consider “self-imposed restraints” in conjunction with other messages in the set about surrender and letting go. Sometimes, confronting the issue head-on means addressing the problem (such as ineffective communication) rather than pushing too hard toward the end goal. When we are aligned with Spirit while taking action and focused on right action toward self and others, we flow naturally toward successful achievement. How does this apply for you?

Golden Egg

message at the center of the heart, the unstruck sound

   Consider your authentic voice as the precious sound within the golden egg. Now consider the authentic voice of those you love and/or collaborate with as the precious sound in conjunction with Listening (above).

Change

   Sometimes, we must experience inner change before we can achieve desired changes in our external world.

  I understand that nothing can grow or evolve without movement.

Truth: Speak from your heart; it is the only thing worth listening to.

Anger: Even though you are bursting inside, you need to remain calm. Dig deep and find the strength to activate the self-control that lies within you.

Intuition: Simple, complex… Words of pain or words that heal. You come to know truth by the way it feels.

Ritual of Water: The druids bless your aura with a protective ring, whispering prayers over water and holy springs. Let the waters cleanse your heart. Carry larimar crystal for happy confidence and clear communication.

Lisianthus: Gratitude and grace always look lovely on you.

Wisdom: To focus on the past is to lose the future. Heed advice from an older person which will allow you to move forward.

(I prefer to use the word “forward” here because the phrase “moving on” often implies leaving something behind. What’s important is that we learn from the past in order to live in alignment with Spirit and our higher self rather than fixating on the past in negative ways that keep us stuck. That means letting go of the energy and perceptions that hold us back, not always the situations or people.)

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

(If we consider our life on earth as an incarnation that obscures rather than defines our true existence, then the word “life” here could be considered synonymous with the word “ego.” How does substituting the word “ego” into this quotation change our understanding of its meaning and what guidance does it give for authentic communication and love? No one has greater love than this: to surrender one’s ego for one’s friends.)

Love always supports you and aligns you with your true purpose.

    In what ways do these “mini messages” tie together for you or apply to your life situation, specifically? How do they fit with any of the other cards above for you? How do they contribute to the guidance of this set for you?

  Meditation: You can find perfect love when you have discovered it first in yourself.

  Affirmation: I embody perfect love. Other people are attracted to me as soul to soul.

Advanced Practice: Light

20: Sweet Soul Rising

With innocence I share my heart
A smile expressing with a tear
Sweet words and feelings that impart
Everything that I hold dear

The promise of a blossom high
The air is bathed in fragrance scent
To reach the sun you have to fly
Desire wells with love that’s meant

To wait for heaven’s soft embrace
A fruit so firm and succulent
God’s promise must remain so chaste
While passion’s glow is slowly spent

Such patience born with time’s insight
My soul doth burn in ember’s light
And savors fresh and moist and ripe
The gift of love when it is right.

~Richard Cohn

  Compare this message to Knight of Wands, Electricity, and Change. How can you focus your action-oriented energy in a positive way that allows you to be in the flow? Consider all the guidance in this set, above and below.

17: Authentic Voice

  We bring you the gift of authentic voice. We want you to know your own truths and to speak them in your own way because you have something of value to share – your inner world, your unique viewpoint, and the person that you are. When you speak from your authentic voice, you help others relax, come out of their heads into their hearts, and remember the truth of who they are as well. Your authentic voice doesn’t have to sound like the voice of any other. It doesn’t need to always be soft, although, in its own way, it will always be loving. Your authentic voice has a place in this world and has been designed to be a valuable part of the sacred choir of soul voices, which creates music for the Universe. As you trust in your authentic voice, your ability to manifest your divine destiny will grow, and your responsible use of the power of your voice will help many.

    The Healing Process:

(You can replace any of the entities addressed in these prayers with the terms that are the most meaningful to you.)

To integrate this guidance, you may like to say this invocation now:

I call upon Spirit and the Divine who love me unconditionally. Thank you for the divine healing gift of my authentic voice. I allow the unconditional love of the Divine to speak through my voice of the soul and deliver its message of love in whatever way serves the greatest good. I know when the Divine is expressing itself through me because I feel the authenticity of my voice in that moment. When what I speak, express, sing, write, share, or feel resonates at a deep level of truth for me, my expression is sacred and divine. I now dedicate my voice to the service of the Divine. I release any fear of expression and the need to be understood or validated by others. Instead, I accept the beauty of my own authentic voice. Through divine grace and my own free will, so be it.

(For the next part, you can print a copy of the picture of the mandala to use or simply use your hand for the gestures).

If you wish to further integrate this guidance, hold the oracle card with the mandala image facing inwards and resting at your throat chakra at the lower neck, at the base of your throat. You may like to hold the card horizontally rather than vertically if this feels more comfortable all. Rest and breathe in and out several times.

Then place the card at the thymus chakra at the upper half of your chest between the heart and the throat. Relax. Be aware of your breath blowing in and out for several moments.

Then say aloud:

I choose of my own free will through this and any lifetime and through all layers of my entire being to release any fear of my voice, any memory of shame, judgment, ridicule, embarrassment, or suffering connected with my self-expression and authentic voice. May all beings be restored to their divine birthright of freedom to express their authentic voice as part of the sacred choir of souls. Through divine grace and unconditional love, so be it.

Now open your mouth and stick out your tongue. Wiggle your jaw around. Gently stretch your neck from side to side.

Say aloud:

I am free to express my authentic truths. I liberate the voice of my soul with love. My authentic voice can be heard by all those I am meant to help, as the Divine wishes it to be, in service to the great plan of love unfolding upon the Earth. So be it.

Hold the oracle card flat between your palms so you can place your hands in prayer position with the oracle card between them.

Bow your head and say:

Divine love speaks through the authentic voice of every soul. May this divine voice of love be felt and heard in the hearts of all living beings. According to divine compassion, so be it.

You can finish your healing process with this affirmation, said aloud three times:

My authentic voice is a unique and beautiful expression of divine love. I express my authentic voice freely, openly, and with great joy. All that can benefit from my authentic voice hear it through divine grace.

Advanced Practice: Shadow

54: The Positive

  If suffering is your baseline, I want you to ask yourself two very important and personal questions. Try to answer them with as much brutal honesty as possible:
     1. What is my positive intention for being unhappy or suffering?
     2. What bad thing would happen if I were always happy and full of joy?

  Consider this message in conjunction with Authentic Voice (above) and the themes showing up in this message set.