Third-Eye Chakra
Sanskrit: Ajna
Location: middle of forehead or between the eyes
Colors: Indigo, a combo red and blue
Element: Light
Verb: I see
In a Word: Perception
Located in the center of the forehead but in some cases between the eyebrows, the Third-Eye Chakra is the sixth chakra. It’s commonly referred to as the Brow Chakra, associated with clairvoyance and mental activity, and related to seeing with both your physically and spiritually (or intuitively). As such it opens our psychic faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels.
When balanced, it allows us to clearly “see the big picture”. However, when unbalanced, one experiencing sleep disorders, has coordination problems, and/or suffers from anxiety and doubt, loses touch with reality especially when overstimulated, and feels stuck in life.
In a Nutshell:
- Center of physical and spiritual understanding
- Experience heightened spiritual wisdom and enlightenment
- Related to spiritual eyesight – inner vision/insight
- Intuition, clairvoyance, perception, imagination, concentration, peace of mind, projection of will, manifestation
- Concerned with dreams, spiritual life, understanding, open-mindedness, detachment, and the development of psychic ability
Extended Overview:
| Color: | Indigo |
| Sense: | Sixth sense |
| Symbol: | Pyramid |
| Associated Gland: | Pituitary |
| Associated Organ/Systems: | Pituitary gland, lower brain, ears, nose, sinuses, left eye (or “eye of personality”) and parts of the nervous system |
| Musical Keynote: | A – vocalized as “ee” but has the sacred sound of SHAM |
| Sound: | Bell/Space |
| Sound Frequency (Isochronic): | 426.7 Hz |
| Solfeggio Frequency: | 852 Hz |
| Qualities and/or Functions: | Inner vision, intuition, clairvoyance, insight, perception, imagination, concentration peace of mind, projection of will, manifestation |
Tools for Working with the Crown Chakra:
To activate (or rebalance) this chakra, wear blue, purple or indigo clothing and eat blue or purple fruits and vegetables.
| Gemstones: | Amethyst, Azurite, Lepidolite, Iolite, Lapis Lazuli, Sodalite, Sapphire |
| Herbs: | Jasmine, Mint, Mugwort, Star Anise |
| Essential Oils: | Anise, Angelica Seed, Hyacinth, Jasmine, Juniper, Lemon, Pine |
| Yoga Poses: | Downward Facing Dog, Child’s Pose, Forward Folds (standing), Dolphin Pose, Head-to-Knee Pose (sitting) |
| Health Tips: | “Eat hormone-free, grass fed meat and poultry; if possible, substitute fish for red meat. Use visual capacity to enable health – for instance, aesthetically arrange small portions of food on a plate and set the mood with lighting; ping a picture of something with the desired type on refrigerator or bathroom mirror; use visual imagery to imagine what you want to look like.” (Dale, 2009) |
SOURCES:
https://www.peacefulmind.com/project/third-eye-chakra
https://www.living-one-vibrational-energy.com/chakras
The Complete Book of Chakra Healing by Cindi Dale (2009)
