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Ajna Chakra

1. Sahasrara chakra
2. Ajna Chakra
3. Visuddha Chakra
4. Anahata Chakra
5. Manipura Chakra
6. Swadhisthana Chakra
7. Muladhara Chakra

7 Major Chakras

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Ajna Chakra

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Ajna Chakra

Sanskrit Name: Ajna

Meaning: To perceive, to command

Location: Center of the head slightly above eye level

Element: Light

Essential Form: Image

Function: Seeing, intuition

Gland: Pineal

Other Body Parts: Eyes

Malfunction: Blindness, headaches, nightmares, eyestrain, blurred vision

Color: Indigo

Seed Sound: Om

Vowel Sound: (not really a vowel in this case) mmmm

Petals: Two

Sephira: Binah, Chokmah

Planets: Jupiter, Neptune

Metal: Silver

Foods: Entheogens

Corresponding Verb: I see

Yoga Path: Yantra yoga

Herbs for Incense: Mugwort, star anise, acacia, saffron

Minerals: Lapis lazuli, quartz, star sapphire

Animals: Owl

Guna: Sattva

Lotus Symbols:

Two white petals around a circle, within which is a golden triangle pointing downward (trikuna) containing the lingam, and the seed sound om; in the pericarp, the Shakti, Hakini, with six red faces and six arms, seated on a white lotus; above her, a crescent moon, the Bindu dot of manifestation, Shiva in the form of lightning flashes.

Hindu Deities: Shakti Hakini, Paramasiva (form of Shiva), Krishna

Other Pantheons: Themis, Hecate, Tara, Isis, Iris, Morpheus, Belenos, Apollo

Reference: Chakras Wheels Of Life by Anodea Judith, Ph.D.

Ajna Chakra – The Third Eye Chakra

The Ajna Chakra, commonly referred to as the Third Eye Chakra, is the sixth energy center in the human body, located in the middle of the forehead, slightly above the space between the eyebrows. This chakra is the center of intuition, perception, and insight, governing the mind's ability to see beyond the physical world and perceive deeper truths. It plays a key role in our ability to develop inner vision, wisdom, and understanding, and it is deeply connected to spiritual awareness and psychic abilities.

Symbolism

The Ajna Chakra is represented by a two-petaled indigo lotus. The indigo color symbolizes deep insight, intuition, and inner wisdom. The two petals are said to represent the dual nature of the mind, such as the left and right hemispheres of the brain, or the balance of opposites (e.g., light and dark, conscious and subconscious). In the center of the lotus is an upward-facing triangle, symbolizing the transcendence of the material realm and the opening of higher consciousness. The element associated with Ajna is light, which represents illumination, clarity, and awareness.

Qualities and Functions

The Ajna Chakra is primarily linked to intuition, perception, and mental clarity. It is the center where our inner wisdom and psychic abilities are activated. It governs our ability to visualize, see beyond the ordinary, and tap into the spiritual or unseen realms. This chakra also relates to the development of mental clarity, discernment, and the ability to make decisions based on higher understanding.

Key attributes of the Ajna Chakra include:

Intuition and Insight: Enhances the ability to trust one’s inner wisdom and intuitive knowing.
Clarity of Thought: Promotes mental clarity, focus, and the ability to perceive deeper truths.
Inner Vision: Helps in accessing spiritual visions, higher consciousness, and psychic abilities like clairvoyance.
Perception Beyond the Physical: Facilitates the ability to understand concepts that cannot be perceived with the physical senses, often leading to spiritual growth.
Decision-Making: Assists in making informed, conscious choices based on wisdom and intuition.

Imbalances in Ajna Chakra

When the Ajna Chakra is out of balance, it can manifest in issues related to perception, intuition, and mental clarity. Common signs of imbalance include:

Lack of clarity or confusion, difficulty seeing the bigger picture.
Headaches, particularly between the eyebrows, or eye problems like poor vision or tension around the eyes.
Difficulty trusting your intuition or feeling disconnected from your inner wisdom.
Overthinking, mental fog, or being overly logical without connecting to your intuitive sense.
Disconnection from spiritual practice or a lack of spiritual awareness.

When the Ajna Chakra is balanced, it enhances our ability to access deeper wisdom, improve our intuition, and achieve spiritual insight. It provides the mental clarity necessary to make thoughtful decisions and live life with greater purpose and awareness. Balancing the Ajna Chakra fosters an alignment between the conscious mind and intuitive knowing, offering a clearer path toward self-realization.