Third Eye Chakra: Ajna

Intuition, Awareness & Wisdom

About Third Eye Chakra

Third Eye Chakra is the sixth Chakra. It’s located at your forehead, just above your eyebrows. It represents wisdom and transcendence to a higher realm of awareness. Other qualities associated with the Third Eye Chakra include intuition, imagination, perception of the world around you and your connection between the spiritual & physical worlds.

Also known as Ajna, which can be translated to ‘command’ or ‘perceive.’ The way we perceive and analyze the data we collect has a large impact upon our lives. A healthy Third Eye Chakra functions as a bridge towards spiritual enlightenment.

Sanskirt: Ajna

Location: Brow

Color: Indigo

Element: Light

Crystals: Amethyst, Labradorite, Sodalite.

Essential Oils: Rosemary, Lavender, Bergamot

Food: Omega-3 Foods like salmon & nuts, blue to purple hued foods such as grapes, eggplant & blackberries

When Third Eye Chakra is Blocked

Chakra’s are evolving energy sources within the subtle body. As such, they can be deficient (closed/blocked) or excessive (open). When a Chakra is deficient, not enough energy is flowing. This could express itself as feeling tired, sluggish, or listless. When too much energy is flowing, you might feel aggression, agitation and even project these feelings onto others. Here are some things to look for when Crown Chakra is out of balance.

Closed minded and unwilling to listen to, or accept, another point of view. You do not welcome in new ideas for growth & change.

Feeling lost with zero inspiration, direction or creativity. You feel as though nothing you/try do has meaning.

Don’t like people and/or form shallow connections with others.

General feelings of paranoia, depression, lack of focus and stubbornness

Difficulty visualizing the bigger picture and making connections between the smaller pieces of information. Also known as tunnel vision.

Your concept of reality is distorted. This can be due to mental imbalances, ego, high emotions or excessive day dreaming.

Difficulty connecting with yourself on a deeper level. Also related: ignoring your intuition (or gut instincts).

Activities to Unblock Third Eye Chakra

When Third Eye Chakra is balanced, you’ll feel grounded, self-aware and sure of yourself. Energy will flow freely forming a deep connection with your intuition and inner wisdom. Here are some ways to balance & activate your Third Eye Chakra.

Set weekly/daily goals. These will offer direction and help you feel fulfilled!

Begin to shift your mindset from one of ‘knowing’ to one of ‘learning.’ We don’t know everything, and that’s ok. If you approach any topic, even one in which you are familiar, with an open mind to learn, you will be all the wiser for it.

Make art. The creativity stimulates your third eye and helps form deeper connection with yourself

Practice trusting your intuition. If your gut is trying to tell you something, roll with it.

Meditate on Third Eye Chakra focusing on an indigo sphere of energy glowing from your forehead. Visualize this energy moving freely allowing light to shine brightly throughout your being.