1. Basic Information

English name: Third Eye Chakra

Sanskrit name: Ajna (आज्ञा, meaning “command” or “perceive”)

Location: Forehead, between the eyebrows (“brow point”)

Corresponding colors: Indigo, deep blue

Element: Light

Key meaning: Intuition, inner wisdom, perception, imagination

2. The Core Functions of the Third Eye Chakra

Intuition and Insight: Enables inner vision, psychic perception, and spiritual awareness.
Mental Clarity: Supports clear thinking, discernment, and understanding beyond logic.
Imagination: Governs visualization, creativity, and abstract thinking.
Awareness: Expands consciousness, awareness of patterns, and higher truths.
Physical health: Related to the eyes, brain, pineal gland, and nervous system.

Imbalance Manifestations:

Overactivity: Delusions, hallucinations, overactive imagination, disconnection from reality.

Lack of energy: Lack of focus, poor memory, confusion, limited imagination, denial of intuition.

3. Corresponding Crystals and Their Effects

Crystal Effects

Amethyst Enhances intuition, calms the mind, and supports meditation.

Labradorite Activates psychic abilities, protects the aura, and strengthens inner vision.

Lapis Lazuli Boosts intellectual ability, connects the mind to higher wisdom and truth.

Fluorite Increases focus, clears mental fog, and harmonizes spiritual energies.

How to use:

• Place between the eyebrows during meditation.
• Keep near your bed or meditation space for dream clarity.
• Use when making important decisions to enhance inner guidance

4. How to Balance the Third Eye Chakra?

① Physical Practice

Yoga poses: Child’s Pose, Eagle Pose, Seated Forward Bend (Paschimottanasana)

Meditation and visualization: Guided imagery, silent observation, or third eye-focused meditation

Journaling dreams and insights: Enhances your awareness of subconscious patterns

② Diet and Color

Food: Purple foods like blueberries, grapes, eggplant, purple cabbage

Color therapy: Use indigo lighting or wear deep blue/purple to activate intuitive centers

③ Affirmations

"I trust my intuition and inner wisdom."

"I see clearly and perceive the truth."

5. Relationship with Other Chakras

Blocked Throat Chakra: Without the ability to express intuitive insights, inner wisdom may become trapped.

Overactive Crown Chakra: Can cause spiritual confusion or detachment without the stabilizing perception of the Third Eye.

6. Summary

The Third Eye Chakra is the seat of intuition, spiritual vision, and mental clarity. Ajna allows you to access insight beyond logic, guiding your life through inner knowing. When balanced, it opens your awareness to the deeper patterns of life, and enhances your ability to see truth—both within and beyond.