The third eye chakra represents our dreams, ideas, goals and self-image. It is by our thoughts to be able to express ourselves in the physical world, and it is from our thoughts that we are able to make our dreams a reality. It is also the keeper of our 'sixth sense' or intuition.
Location:
the third eye chakra is situated in the centre of the forehead, above the eyes
Application:
roll on 7 times clockwise onto third eye chakra - twice daily
Primary Function:
vision for the future - self-image - perception - connection between the outer and inner world - decision making
Colour: Indigo
indigo symbolises spiritual attainment, self-mastery and wisdom
When third eye chakra is balanced:
feeling in control of life - able to sense things beyond the physical world - open to higher knowledge - highly intuitive
Symptoms of imbalance:
being judgemental - confusion - indecisive - jumping to conclusions - inability to see the bigger picture - poor judgement - lack of concentration
Organs/Glands governed by the third eye chakra:
brain - neurological system - eyes - ears - pituitary gland - pineal gland
Possible physical symptoms if third eye chakra is imbalanced:
blindness - brain tumours - chronic or acute catarrh - deafness - dizziness - equilibrium dysfunction - headaches - hormonal imbalances - insomnia - migraines - nausea - nightmares - seizures - strokes
Nutrition for the third eye chakra:
dark chocolate - food which is high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as fish and nuts - light meals - strawberries
Sound:
the third eye chakra vibrates with the note 'A' or chanting 'EEM'
Coupled Major Chakras:
root
Associated Meridians:
gallbladder