The third eye chakra, also sometimes called the witch’s eye, brow chakra, pineal chakra, or AJNA in Sanskrit, is the energetic seat of psychic ability and intuition.
When the third eye chakra is balanced and open you are more likely to trust your intuition, feel a heightened sense of purpose, and feel comfortable using your intuition to help aid you in making life decisions. If the third eye chakra is blocked you may feel “lost”, as if you don’t have a life’s purpose, and find it difficult to trust your intuition.
The third eye chakra is associated with the pituitary gland and pineal gland, neurological system, eyes, ears, and nose. When the third eye chakra is blocked you may experience the following physical conditions:
migraines
sinus issues
blurred vision
eye strain
cataracts
glaucoma
hallucinations
insomnia
immune system deficiencies
high blood pressure
hormonal imbalances
compromised adrenal function
This sixth chakra is the Third Eye Chakra (Ajna in Sanskrit)
Location : Above and between the eyebrows.
The aspects of the Third Eye Chakra are perception and self-realization.
The organs related to Third Eye Chakra are medulla plexus, the pituitary gland, and eyes.
To balance the Third Eye Chakra we can use tools like COLOUR, ESSENTIAL OILS, CRYSTALS, FOOD, MEDITATION, and YOGA.
COLOUR: Indigo/Purple. If you’re feeling imbalanced, a sense of being unfocused, lack of concentration, lack of keeping cool under pressure, or fearful of the unkown, surround yourself with the colour indigo/purple. Wear these colours, accessorize your work area with shades of these colours, even just a tiny touch can shift the energy around you.
ESSENTIAL OILS: Essential oils have been used in healing and bringing balance into our bodies for centuries. The essential oils associated with balancing the Third Eye Chakra are frankincense, helichrysum, sandalwood, juniper, and spikenard.
CRYSTALS: The most common stone attributed with balancing the Third Eye Chakra is amethyst. You can place this crystal in your home or work space, carry them in your pocket or wear jewelry made with them.
FOOD: Foods that are associated with this chakra are often purple in colour. The foods associated with the Third Eye Chakra are grapes, aubergine/egg plant, purple kale, purple sweet potatoes, and purple cabbage. These foods will boost and balance your Third Eye Chakra.
MEDITATION: Mantras hold energy that helps to bring balance to our energy centers. The sound “Sham” is the sound directly associated with the Third Eye Chakra and can be chanted during meditation.
JOURNAL PROMPTS FOR THIRD EYE CHAKRA
EXCERPTED FROM CHAKRA WISDOM BY DEBORAH KING
∆ When we are ready, the pieces of our history rise to the surface of consciousness, often in dreams. Those pieces of our stories act as our “teachers”, guiding and directing us to the truth.
Do I dream?
Can I remember my dreams?
Do I have nightmares?
What are my dreams telling me?
∆ Do I have any of the following conditions?
Headaches
Upper or frontal sinus conditions
Neurological disturbances
Bad eyesight, floaters, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration, blindness
Stroke, hemorrhage
Brain tumor
What emotions or past experiences do I feel may have contributed to this problem?
ESSENTIAL OIL BLEND FOR THIRD EYE CHAKRA
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY
Ingredients
2 tbsp carrier oil (such as coconut oil, jojoba oil, etc.)
2 drops sandalwood essential oil
2 drops bergamot essential oil
1 drop vetiver essential oil
1 drop patchouli essential oil
Add all ingredients to a dark glass dropper or essential oil roller and massage the oil onto your forehead between the brows, and onto your neck as needed. Inhale directly for instant energetic assistance.
GUIDED MEDITATION FOR THIRD EYE CHAKRA
ART THERAPY FOR THIRD EYE CHAKRA
Save and print out the image below and color with vibrant purples as you meditate on feeling tuned into your intuition, confident, and open.
