Chakra 6 · Ajna ("command" or "perceive")

Third Eye Chakra

Ajna, between the brows, is the seat of intuition, imagination and insight.

Location
Forehead, between the eyes
Color
● Indigo
Element
Light
Seed sound
OM
Benefits
Intuition, insight, mental clarity
Third Eye Chakra diagram

The core crystals

The stones the Picker's Rock Chakra Guide pairs with the Third Eye Chakra.

AmethystAmethyst

From the Greek amethystos, 'not intoxicated': the Greeks drank from amethyst cups believing it prevented drunkenness.

Purple FluoritePurple Fluorite

Fluorite is called the 'genius stone' in crystal circles, believed to bring order to chaotic thinking.

LabradoriteLabradorite

Inuit legend says the Northern Lights were once trapped in rocks on the Labrador coast and a warrior freed most of them with his spear; the rest still flash in labradorite.

More stones for this chakra

SodaliteSodalite

Sodalite is often called the 'poet's stone' or a stone of logic and truth, believed to calm a racing mind and help ideas become clear words..

Lapis LazuliLapis Lazuli

Prized for 6,000 years, lapis was mined in Afghanistan and set into Tutankhamun's mask.

FluoriteFluorite

Rainbow fluorite forms in perfect cubes and octahedra.

Signs of imbalance

In chakra tradition, a blocked or overactive Third Eye Chakra may show up as: Mental fog, overthinking, or ignoring your gut feelings.

A simple practice

  1. Lie down with amethyst on the brow for ten slow breaths.
  2. Keep a dream journal.
  3. Chant OM.

Read the full Third Eye Chakra article from the Discovery Blog →

Connected

Zodiac signs that share these stones

Moods

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Crystal lore on this site describes traditional and metaphysical beliefs for reflection and enjoyment. It isn't medical or mental-health advice, and crystals are not a substitute for care from a qualified professional.