Third eye chakra healing is the practice of clearing your intuition and inner vision by balancing the Ajna, your sixth energy centre between the brows. When the third eye is clear, you trust the guidance that arrives without explanation. When it is blocked, you overthink, feel foggy or scattered, and dismiss your own gut feelings.
The third eye is your inner sight: intuition, imagination, and the quiet knowing beneath your thoughts. Here you begin to see the larger pattern, not just the passing detail.
Third Eye chakra at a glance
- Sanskrit nameAjna
- ElementLight
- ColourIndigo
- LocationBetween the brows
- Seed mantraAUM
- Frequency852 Hz
- GovernsIntuition, insight, imagination, and inner vision
- Affirmation“I see”
Signs your third eye chakra is blocked or out of balance
When this centre is out of balance, you tend to feel it first in your mood and your relationships, then in the body.
Emotional and mental signs: Overthinking, scattered focus, disconnection from meaning, a dimmed imagination, and dismissing your gut feelings.
Physical signs: Headaches, eye strain, sinus issues, disturbed sleep, and brain fog.
When your third eye chakra is balanced
A balanced third eye chakra leaves you feeling intuitive, perceptive, imaginative, clear-minded, insightful, and trusting of your inner knowing.
How to heal and balance your third eye chakra
This centre clears through stillness and trust. Quiet the mind with one or two of the tools below, then listen.
Crystals
Amethyst, lapis lazuli, labradorite, and sodalite.
Essential oils
Lavender, frankincense, patchouli, and clary sage.
Yoga and movement
Child’s pose (Balasana) to turn the gaze inward and rest the mind.
Breathwork
Alternate-nostril breathing (nadi shodhana) to balance and quiet the mind.
Reiki hand position
Rest your hands over the centre of the forehead.
Foods and tea
Blueberries, purple grapes, eggplant, purple cabbage, and cacao. Sip mugwort or lavender tea.
An everyday practice
Try a candle-gazing meditation, or keep a dream journal by your bed.
Third Eye chakra affirmations
- “I trust my intuition; it speaks gently and clearly.”
- “I see truth in myself and in others.”
- “My inner wisdom guides every decision.”
- “I see possibility where others see obstacle.”
Want to go deeper? Your third eye chakra is one of seven energy centres that work together. Take the free chakra quiz to find which one needs your attention, read the free chakra healing guide, and download the printable Chakra Healing Guide & Workbook for a page-by-page practice.
Third Eye chakra FAQ
What are the signs of a blocked third eye chakra?
Signs include overthinking, mental fog, scattered focus, difficulty imagining new possibilities, and dismissing your intuition. Physically it can appear as headaches, eye strain, sinus issues, or disturbed sleep.
How do you heal the third eye chakra?
Quiet the busy mind so intuition can surface: try candle-gazing, alternate-nostril breathing, and a dream journal. Work with amethyst or lapis lazuli, lavender or frankincense oil, and Child’s pose. Repeat third eye affirmations to rebuild trust in your inner knowing.
What colour and element is the third eye chakra?
The third eye chakra is associated with the colour indigo and the element of light. Its seed mantra is AUM and its sound frequency is 852 Hz.
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