Third Eye Chakra: Awaken Your Inner Vision and Spiritual Insight

On a spiritual journey, it is vital to acknowledge the existence of the subtler aspects of the body. The chakra system is a group of major energetic points in the body, crucial for spiritual growth and consciousness awakening.

In this series, we have been journeying through the chakra system, exploring the key aspects of each chakra, from the root to the throat. Now, we arrive at the sixth energy center: the third eye chakra.

This article explores the spiritual meaning and importance of the third eye chakra, signs of imbalance, and energetic practices to awaken your inner vision.

What is the Third Eye Chakra?
The third eye chakra is one of the seven major energy centers of the body. It resides in the center of the forehead, between the eyebrows. For this reason, it is also known as the brow chakra. 

In many spiritual traditions, this part of the body is considered the seat of the “third eye,” an energy vortex where clairvoyance resides. This spiritual sense allows us to perceive phenomena from higher dimensions, such as the ethereal realm. 

The Sanskrit name of this chakra, Ajna, reminds us of this trait. This ancient term means “command” or “perceive.” 

The ajna chakra is associated with the color indigo, deep blue, or purple, and the element is light. The third eye chakra is the seat of the inner mind. It allows us to see beyond appearances and access deep understanding through intuition, dreams, and spiritual insight. It governs intuition, inner guidance, imagination, psychic perception, and clarity of thought.

Signs of a Balanced Third Eye Chakra
When our third eye chakra is balanced, we experience a strong intuition and inner knowing. We may often sense intuitive messages, with no thought process, that guide us. They manifest as a deep feeling in the heart, harnessed through the third eye.
Additionally, a balanced third eye chakra grants us mental clarity and focused thought. This allows us to live in the present and prevents us from getting carried away by thoughts and worries. 
Moreover, the third eye chakra is the seat of clairvoyance and psychic perception, providing us with mystic experiences, as well as vivid dreams and rich inner imagination. It is easier for us to “visualize” things consciously.
The third eye chakra is deeply rooted in spirituality. It helps us to see the “bigger picture,” understanding that everything happens because of divine law. Thanks to a balanced third eye chakra, we experience a deep connection to spiritual guidance.

Symptoms of an Imbalanced Third Eye Chakra
An imbalance in the third eye chakra manifests through different symptoms.
Underactive Chakra
When the third eye is underactive, we experience too little of its energy. This results in confusion and difficulty making decisions, since the third eye is the seat of inner knowing. 

The third eye is our center of spiritual perception, and therefore, we may lack imagination and feel disconnected from intuition.

Overactive Chakra
When we put too much energy into the third eye chakra, we feel ungrounded or disconnected from reality. The result is hallucinations, obsession with psychic phenomena, and difficulty distinguishing reality from illusion.

Physical symptoms
Physical manifestations associated with an imbalanced third eye chakra include headaches, vision problems, sinus issues, nightmares, and neurological imbalances.

Third Eye Chakra Healing and Balancing Practices
While an imbalance in the third eye chakra may seem challenging, there are numerous holistic practices to heal it.

Developing Intuition
Intuition is the spiritual sense where we know something without the need for intellectual processes. We don’t need to be born with it—As with most psychic abilities or spiritual senses, it is something we can develop with practice.

Consider practicing inner listening through meditation. In your daily life, pay attention to gut feelings and inner “nudges,” as well as keeping a dream journal to track symbols and insights. 

Meditation and Visualization
Visualization is a powerful way to activate the energy of specific chakras. Try this exercise during meditation: visualize an indigo light pulsing between your eyebrows. Focus on this chakra during the entire session.

In general, all visualization practices are helpful to awaken the third eye, since it is the seat of creative imagination. Consider other visualization exercises, such as imagining the process of how a plant grows from a seed to a tree.

Crystals and Stones
Harness the power of crystals to awaken and balance this chakra. Use amethyst, lapis lazuli, fluorite, and sodalite. Place one of them on your forehead during rest or meditation. Feel how it heals and activates the chakra.

Affirmations and Mantras
Chant the mantra Om to awaken higher consciousness. Feel how your third eye chakra vibrates during this practice. Additionally, recite the following affirmations:

“I trust my intuition and inner wisdom.”

“I see clearly with the eye of my soul.”

“I am connected to my higher guidance.”

Final Thoughts
The third eye chakra allows us to perceive more than the obvious. When it is open and balanced, we no longer live only through the five senses. This center allows us to perceive patterns, symbols, and meanings behind everything that happens to us. 

Thanks to our third eye chakra, we can experience deeper truths and see reality with awakened clarity: the subtler realms that live interconnected with us. In sum, it gives us multidimensional awareness. 

Connect with your third eye chakra, the seat of your inner teacher, and be open to receiving the divine guidance that arises from within. 

Ask yourself:  What deeper truths am I ready to see?