Sixth Chakra- Third Eye, Ajna

The third eye chakra is the sixth chakra. Located on the forehead, between the eyebrows, it is the center of intuition and foresight. The function of the third eye chakra is driven by the principle of openness and imagination. The most common Sanskrit name for the Third eye chakra is “Ajna”, which means “command” and “perceiving”. This chakra is related to the “supreme element”, which is the combination of all the elements in their pure form.

The third eye chakra is an instrument to perceive the more subtle qualities of reality. It goes beyond the more physical senses into the realm of subtle energies. Awakening your third eye allows you to open up to an intuitive sensibility and inner perception. Sustaining awareness of third eye chakra energy might require focus and the ability to relax into a different way of seeing. When we focus our mind and consciousness, we can see beyond the distractions and illusions that stand before us and have more insight to live and create more deeply aligned with our highest good. The third eye chakra is associated with the archetypal dimensions, as well as the realm of spirits.

The third eye chakra is associated with:

• Vision
• Intuition
• Perception of subtle dimensions and movements of energy
• Psychic abilities related to clairvoyance and clairaudience especially
• Access to mystical states, illumination
• Connection to wisdom, insight
• Motivates inspiration and creativity

Third eye chakra imbalance:

• Feeling stuck in the daily grind without being able to look beyond your problems and set a guiding vision for yourself
• Overactive third chakra without support from the rest of the chakra system may manifest as fantasies that appear more real than reality, indulgence in psychic fantasies and illusions
• Not being able to establish a vision for oneself and realize it
• Rejection of everything spiritual or beyond the usual
• Not being able to see the greater picture
• Lack of clarity

Foods that Balance Your Third Eye Chakra:

• Cacao: dark chocolate helps with mental clarity and causes the body to release serotonin (the feel good hormone). The flavonoids in cacao have been shown to improve blood flow to the brain and the magnesium in cacao helps to relieve stress and promotes relaxation.
• Purple foods: grapes, blackberries, blueberries, eggplants, purple kale, purple cabbage and purple sweet potatoes.
• Omega 3-rich foods: salmon, sardines, walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds all contain high levels of Omega 3’s which are perfect for boosting brain power and balancing the third-eye chakra.

Stones to help open your Third Eye Chakra:

• Amethyst- Amethyst is a healing stone that offers wisdom, healing, and protection from harm.
• Moldavite- Can clear negativity it can restore balance to the entire chakra system. It is good for promoting a new perspective and enhancing dreams and dream recall.
• Purple Fluorite- Used to stimulate and balance. This stone dispels negativity while promoting intuition and mental clarity and focus.
• Black Obsidian- Used to stimulate and balance. Obsidian is good for expelling negativity and chakra blockages while helping enhance emotional control.

Third eye chakra affirmations:

My life moves with grace

I use my intuition wisely

I see connections and the deeper truth

I have deep sense of knowing everything I need to know

All that I need is within me

I dwell in the state of presence

I am a timeless, eternal being, connected to the wisdom of the Universe

I see challenges in my life with great clarity

I learn from the challenges in my life, they are spiritual lessons

I open myself to the wisdom of elders

I love and accept myself

I open myself to insights and clarity

I can consciously create my life