Third Eye Chakra (Ajna):
The center of intuition, clarity, and inner vision, located between the eyebrows. It guides insight beyond logic, helping you access higher wisdom and spiritual awareness.

Associated with the colour: purple, the third eye chakra’s element is Earth, and the Seed Mantra: OM

Listen to the vibration of the Third Eye Chakra as you continue to read and study it

Metaphysical Properties of the Third Eye Chakra

Location: Between the eyebrows (the brow center)

Element: Light (or mind)

Color: Indigo

Seed Mantra: OM (or AUM)

Associated Glands/Organs: Pituitary gland, eyes, brain, forehead, nervous system

Archetypal Energy: The Seer — intuition, insight, vision, and inner wisdom

When the third eye chakra is balanced, you feel:

  • Intuitive and perceptive, with a strong inner knowing

  • Mentally clear, focused, and imaginative

  • Spiritually connected and guided by your higher self

  • Able to see the “bigger picture” beyond the physical world

When imbalanced, it may manifest as:

  • Mental fog, confusion, or lack of direction

  • Over-intellectualizing or obsessing over thoughts

  • Headaches, eye strain, insomnia, or nightmares

  • Disconnection from intuition or rigid thinking

Tools and Practices to Awaken or Balance the Third Eye Chakra

  1. Meditation and Visualization

    • Visualize a deep indigo light or flame glowing at the space between your eyebrows.

    • Chant OM to stimulate higher consciousness and clear mental noise.

    • Practice mindfulness, silent observation, or guided visualizations.

  2. Breathwork and Movement

    • Alternate nostril breathing (Nadi Shodhana) balances left/right brain activity.

    • Gentle yoga poses that encourage focus and inversion (Child’s Pose, Eagle Pose, Forward Fold)

    • Eye exercises and stillness practices sharpen perception

  3. Crystals

    • Use high-frequency stones that support spiritual awareness:

      • Amethyst

      • Lapis Lazuli

      • Fluorite

      • Sodalite

      • Labradorite

    • Place them on your brow during meditation or keep nearby during intuitive work.

  4. Essential Oils and Herbs

    • Frankincense, sandalwood, clary sage, mugwort, lavender

    • Diffuse or apply lightly to temples and forehead before spiritual practice

  5. Affirmations

    • “I trust my intuition.”

    • “I see clearly with my inner vision.”

    • “I am connected to the wisdom of the universe.”

  6. Nutrition

    • Deep-colored foods that support the brain and nervous system:

      • Blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes

      • Raw cacao, nuts, seeds, and omega-3-rich foods

  7. Sound and Music

    • Frequencies around 852 Hz, which promote spiritual insight

    • Binaural beats, ambient soundscapes, or silence for deeper inner listening

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