The Third Eye Chakra, or Ajna, is your inner compass. It sees beyond the surface—into energy, truth, and the deeper layers of reality. When awakened, it guides you with clarity, vision, and a quiet knowing that doesn’t need proof.
Location & Symbol
Located between the eyebrows, this chakra is associated with the color indigo and the element light. Its symbol is a two-petaled lotus with a downward triangle, symbolizing perception and awareness.
What It Governs
- Intuition and psychic insight
- Imagination and dreams
- Perception of truth and illusion
- Inner guidance and clarity
- Visualization and foresight
Signs of a Balanced Third Eye Chakra
- You trust your intuition and inner knowing
- You can see patterns and deeper meaning
- Your imagination is vivid and inspiring
- You have clarity even in confusion
- You feel guided by something greater
Signs of Imbalance
When the Third Eye is underactive, you may feel:
- Disconnected from intuition
- Rigid thinking or closed-mindedness
- Difficulty making decisions
- Over-reliance on logic
When it’s overactive, you may experience:
- Overthinking or mental overwhelm
- Difficulty staying grounded
- Hallucinations or escapism
- Feeling “spaced out” or dissociated
Healing the Third Eye Chakra
To activate your inner vision, embrace practices that tune into subtle realms:
🔮 Visualization Meditations – Imagine light between your brows, expanding outward
🌙 Dream Journaling – Track insights and symbols from your dreams
🪷 Stillness and Silence – Let the mind slow so insight can rise
🫐 Eat Purple Foods – Blueberries, purple grapes, eggplant
🪘 Drumming or Sound Journeys – Journey inward through rhythmic beats
🙏 Affirmations –
“I trust my intuition. I see clearly. I am guided by wisdom and truth.”
Reflection
When the Third Eye is open, life becomes rich with symbolism and soul-guided meaning.
You no longer look for answers outside—you become the seer within.