Third Eye Chakra
In continuation of our chakra series, we are discussing the sixth chakra- the third eye chakra. This is considered a higher chakra along with the crown chakra. The higher chakras are usually activated through spiritual development. Be sure to follow up with the other chakra post to finish out our conversation on the chakras.
The information provided is very brief so please continue to do your research. The information provided was derived from my yoga training.
What is the third eye chakra?
The third eye chakra is our sixth chakra and it is where we develop deeper insight into our subconscious and conscious thoughts. Here is where we can gain the capacity to look past the mundane and see life for what it is. The Sanskrit name for this chakra is Anja which means' ' perception”.
The third eye chakra is associated with inner knowledge and insight. This is where our conscious perception develops. The pituitary gland is connected to the third eye chakra. This gland projects from the center of the forehead and is shaped like a snake with an eye at the end. This gland can be considered the conductor of our central nervous system, it activates and controls other glands.
In ancient Egypt, the cobra snake on a headdress was worn to symbolize a person with an awakened third eye chakra. Unfortunately, the use of the cobra symbol began to be misused and lost its true value.
The Eye of Horus ( Heru, Hor, Har, and her) is also associated with the third eye. This Egyptian god of the sky is a symbol of protection from evil and represents knowledge and healing.
The fundamental lesson of the third eye chakra is knowledge of your being. We are connected to the manifestation process via our third eye. We can create and recreate new realities without any conscious effort. Most of our thoughts are influenced by unresolved emotional trauma/patterns that shape our perspective of our reality. From this perspective, we understand our mind is not the master but a slave to emotional thought.
Balanced Third eye chakra
In quantum physics, the “standardized field”, says we contain all of the knowledge to manifest our desired outcome. This is the same way that a seed contains the information to grow into a plant. The birth of an outcome starts with a thought and image. By balancing our third eye chakra we can control our imagination to create the needed energy for our desired wishes.
When the heart chakra is also balanced we can send loving energy to those near and far. Other abilities that may have been vaguely noticeable before the development of third eye chakra include: hypersensitivity to sound and sight, intuition, and clairvoyance.
Not many people naturally operate in a completely open third eye chakra. This chakra must be developed via MEDITATION!
Signs of an open third eye chakra
Strong ability to visualize and understand things intuitively.
Understanding of spiritual principles that manifest on a physical plane.
Notice your thoughts or ideas sometimes come true.
Change in perception of the world
Integrate the knowledge you have from different spheres in harmony.
See your conscious and unconscious as a mirror of all energy that exists at all levels.
Intuition and insight subtly open doors of reality.
Awareness and knowing of different planes/dimensions of reality. Knowing other life beings inhabit these other planes of reality.
Ability to use your extrasensory perception to control the energies below the surface at work to create your manifestation!
Signs of an unbalanced third eye chakra
The term unbalanced is used to describe a chakra that lacks a good balance with how it makes use of the energy. Naturally, too much or too little of something causes friction. An unbalanced chakra is either underactive or overactive. An overactive chakra is too much and an underactive chakra is not enough while balanced is just right! This sounds like Little Red Riding Hood eating the bear's porridge. Silly analogy, maybe, but think of this to help you make intentional use of your chakra energy.
Your third eye chakra may be considered blocked or overactive if you are a dreamy person. Someone who lives in their thought space and seems out of touch with the environment around them. Most of your decisions are based on intellect and logic. Your life is organized in specific categories, and you therefore perceive with your rational mind.
Other signs of an unbalanced third eye chakra
Inability to think holistically.
Intellectual arrogance.
Believe only what can be proven with scientific facts.
Rejecting spiritual insight may be seen as unscientific or not realistic.
Tendency to control or dominate with intellectual power for egotistic gain.
Materialistic & physical desires dominate your life without any emotional consideration.
Consider engaging in spiritual reflection a waste of time.
Anger easily in demanding situations.
Very forgetful
In extreme situations, unresolved emotional patterns cloud your thinking and dictate your behavior.
When working with your chakras it is best to do so in stages. Before working with your third eye, develop and heal your heart chakra.
Tips to help balance your third eye chakra
Yantra Yoga to add to your visualization. This is a style of yoga that uses images and symbols mimicking geometrical forms that represent the divine.
The aromatherapy mint removes blockages, especially thought patterns. Clears thoughts and stimulates your concentration.
Play any instrumental sound that relaxes you.
try combining visualization, sound, and breathwork.
Start in a comfortable seated position you may lie on your back. Focus your attention on the brow and see a white light surrounding that space. Inhale for 7 counts “hold” your breath for 10 counts and see the white cloud. Then release your breath to the count of 7 and hold your breath for 10 counts while visualizing the white cloud expanding all around your body, the room you are in, the house, and as far as your mind can expand it. Then, make the sound AUM and bring yourself back to this consciousness removing the exercise from your mind immediately.