The Third Eye Chakra is also known as the Brow or Ajna Chakra. Ajna means 'to know' or 'to perceive', which is appropriate as it is associated with the psychic senses and extra-sensory perception, such as telepathy and precognition.
Women's Intuition
The Third Eye Chakra is often more active in women than men, which may be where the expression 'women's intuition' comes from. The Third Eye Chkara is also associated with the imagination and is the Chakra you use when you visualise the intent of energy work.
This Chakra is often depicted by two petals that correspond to the two sides of the brain, for which the Third Eye Chakra acts as a connecting bridge.
Chakra Characteristics
Balanced Chakra
Too Open
(Excessive energy)
Blocked
(Deficient energy)
Intuitive
Spiritual
Visionary
Caring
Imaginative
Realistic
Charismatic
Wise
Pragmatic
Ungrounded
Detached
Fantasy-prone
Too selfless
Deluded
Overly optimistic
Effusive
Foolish
Illogical
Materialistic
Atheistic
Unimaginative
Self-centred
Unperceptive
Pessimistic
Withdrawn
Cynical
Overly logical
Working the Third Eye Chakra
using these simple exercises at home you will be able to stimulate or calm your Third Eye Chakra and achieve the balance that is the goal of any Chakra healing therapy.
Exercising the Ajna Chakra
Sit comfortably and rub your palms together vigorously for a couple of minutes. Now close your eyes and cup your palms over them. Let your eyes bathe in the warmth and darkness for a minute or so.
The Healing Dark
Open your eyes while your palms are still cupped over them and slowly move your palms away from your face. Repeat this three times.
Stimulating your Third Eye
Amethyst is a very good crystal to use to stimulate your Third Eye. Sit and meditate, holding a piece of amethyst to your Third Eye and move it in slow clockwise circles, gently rubbing your skin as you do.
Energy Source
Feel the purple energy flowing from the amethyst into your brow and imagine your Third Eye being stimulated.
Calming with Breathing
Deep breathing, taking slow deep breaths, can help you regulate the oxygen flow in your body, which will help calm the Third Eye Chakra down to its normal balanced rate.
Breathing Technique
Breathe in to a count of eight, hold your breath for a count of four, and then breathe out to a count of eight. Do this for a few minutes and your mind and body will relax to a calmer state.
Calming with Aromatherapy
Add 5 drops each of lavender, clary sage, rosemary and chamomile oils to a bowl of cold water. Dip a compress in this blend and hold it to the back of your neck.
Compress Healing
The cooling effect of the compress will spread and help the Third Eye Chakra to calm down. Sit down and keep the compress pressed against your neck
Conditions Relating to the Third Eye Chakra
Conditions to Treat
Conditions to avoid
Headaches
Use aromatherapy oils, compresses and baths, massage and gem elixirs.
Exhaustion
Prevent exhaustion using breathing exercises and by being well rested.
Nightmares
Combat nightmares using crystals, aromatherapy oils and a dream catcher.
Eye problems
Your first resource for eye problems should be to seek medical advice.