Third Eye Chakra: The Key to Your Intuition

Third Eye: A magical part of your intuition. Do you want to know more about the 6th chakra? Find out in this blog!

People familiar with spirituality or Chakras will already know a thing or two about the Third Eye. This could help someone with their intuition. In fact, according to experts, because like the Crown Chakra it is an Esoteric chakra, if your Third Eye is fully open then you can see a glimpse of the future! Are you curious about how you can better stimulate your Third Eye? Then read on!

Third Eye Meaning

Your Third Eye is on your forehead between your eyebrows. This connects to the Third Eye Chakra, meaning that they are two seperate spiritual points at the same location in the body,  inseparably linked to each other. They share the color indigo. If this Chakra is in balance, your Third Eye would be open. This would give you an improved intuition and confidence to actually listen to its insights. The Third Eye is also sometimes called ‘The Eye of Shiva’ or ‘The Eye of Wisdom’ and even at times written as ‘the 3rd Eye’, although you’ll rarely see this when it comes to the name of  the Chakra . ‘3rd Eye Chakra’ is not a common way of writing it, although its Sanskrit name ‘Anja’ is quite popular in the west.

Third Eye is the 6th Chakra

Your Third Eye Chakra is the 6th chakra. Chakras are energy points that run from the bottom of your spine to your crown and are visualized as spinning colored wheels. There are different theories about the number of chakras present in our body, but most are based on seven main chakras. Chakras 1, 2, and 3 are most connected to the earth, while chakras 5, 6 and 7 are more connected to the ‘universal’. Your Third Eye, or your sixth chakra, is therefore mainly about the knowledge and insights that you receive from your intuition, your higher self, or the universe.

Third Eye Chakra Meaning

The Third Eye is linked to the Sixth Chakra. This is also known as the Ajna Chakra. It is actually the center of your intuition and any psychic abilities, i.e. the sixth sense. When your Third Eye is open, you can become more aware of the bigger picture. An ability to see everything manifests, which allows you to change perspective and as a result, you learn to understand yourself better. Before the Third Eye can provide a good perspective for the world or even universe at large, it is important that you use the Third Eye to see yourself first.

Third Eye Chakra Meditation

To ensure that the Third Eye is opened, there are some meditations you can do to remove any blockages. A Third Eye Meditation could open the Chakra and you could experience significant improvement in your Third Eye vision. Place a gem that can help open your Third Eye on the site of the chakra and lie down in a quiet place. Many experienced meditaters recommend chanting or repeating a mantra while meditating. Chanting “Om” is a good choice because, according to tradition, it is the sound of the Universe. Try to do this 108 times during your meditation. You can use mala beads so that you don’t lose count. There are more than enough on YouTube for guided meditation. Sometimes it doesn’t even take longer than five minutes!

Find Everything For Meditation Here

Third Eye Chakra Color

The color indigo is linked to the sixth chakra. This color symbolizes spirituality, intuition, dreams, the subconscious, and imagination. It is therefore not surprising that the sixth Chakra stands for the Third Eye. Third Eye Meditation can be done in different ways. For example, it’s a personal choice whether you meditate with or without gemstones or visualization exercises. Below is an overview of certain meditations and visualization exercises:

• Yoga Nidra
• Keeping a Journal
• Emotion Exercises
• Dream Diary

Yoga Nidra

Yoga Nidra is a form of yoga that is often described as ‘sleep yoga’. This can help to prepare yourself both mentally and physically for contact with deeper levels of consciousness. As a result, you will also become more open to your Third Eye. By placing a gemstone on your Third Eye during this yoga exercise, it could be extra stimulating. So lay down with a meditation eye cushion, Third Eye crystal, and chakra aromatherapy, and experience the deep connection with yourself through Yoga Nidra.

Personal Journal

By keeping a personal log, you can check in on yourself to see how much you have grown in life as a person, but also intuitively. Write down who you are. Do this for the present, and the past, but also the future. This allows you to make a good distinction between how you think about and view yourself and how you actually are. This could increase your self-confidence and therefore increase trust in your own intuition.

Emotion Exercise

Stand in front of the mirror and practice your own emotions. How do you feel when you look sad? And how do you feel when you smile? By being able to discern these emotions, it will be easier to know when your Third Eye is trying to tell you something.

Dream Diary

According to experts, it is common that when your Third Eye tries to communicate something, it often happens during your dreams. So keep a dream journal and write down all your dreams. This allows you to better distinguish between normal dreams and when your intuition wants to tell you something. By also forcing yourself to better remember your dreams, you will strengthen your connection with your Third Eye.

Third Eye Chakra Gemstone

There are some gems that experts say are especially effective in opening your Third Eye! Do you already have a Third Eye Chakra stone? Below is a handy overview of the gemstones and their effect. Always choose a gem intuitively!

• Amethyst
• Lapis Lazuli
• Azurite
• Sodalite

Amethyst

The Amethyst is related to the Rock Crystal and could promote spiritual clarity and the recognition of spiritual reality. This gemstone is also said to have a soothing and purifying effect. This could also promote sleep. The light indigo color of the enchanting Amethyst also belongs to the Third Eye Chakra color.

Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is the stone of sovereignty and many believe that it promotes astral and meditative journeys. Under the influence of this stone you would dare to listen to your intuition. Placing the Lapis Lazuli on your Third Eye during your meditation can activate the Third Eye. The stone could also strengthen your self-confidence, making you listen better to your own intuition.

Azurite

The Azurite is a stone that could help to enhance inner wisdom and dreams. According to experts, this stone strengthens both intuition and intellect. This gemstone therefore belongs to the sixth chakra and can ensure that your Third Eye opens. You can’t go wrong with this beautiful stone!

Sodalite

Sodalite has a reputation for promoting rational thinking and can possibly provide an objective view that is accompanied by a dose of healthy intuition. This gemstone is popular for meditation and can open your Chakras through this practice.

More About Chakras

Do you want to know more about the seven Chakras? Then read our blog Chakras, Energy Centers for Your Mind and Body. There are also specific Chakra Colors that could help to cleanse your Chakras and bring them back into balance.  Or if you think a specific chakra may be blocked, check out our blogs on the other chakras.  For example, are you feeling vulnerable and insecure? Maybe you’re Root Chakra needs some work.  Are you bottling up unhealthy emotions?  Stimulate your Heart Chakra to understand and accept them, then activate your Throat Chakra to express them and let the negativity go for good.  And if you’re looking to spark your inner fire, either the Sacral Chakra or the Solar Plexus Chakra could lend a hand.

You can find all your handy Chakra tips at Spiru!