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The third eye chakra (Ajna)
Ajna, meaning 'command' in Sanskrit, is the sixth of the seven main chakras in modern yoga tradition. It is placed at the brow, between the eyebrows, shown as indigo, and linked with intuition, imagination and insight.
At a glance
| Third eye chakra | |
|---|---|
| Sanskrit name | Ajna ('command') |
| Position | The brow, between the eyebrows |
| Colour | Indigo |
| Element | Light (in some systems) |
| Seed sound (bija) | OM (AUM) |
| Themes | Intuition, imagination and insight |
Where the idea comes from
Chakras ('wheels') come from Hindu and Buddhist tantric texts, where the number and details vary. The familiar seven chakras with rainbow colours come largely from Sir John Woodroffe's 1919 book The Serpent Power and later Western writers. We share the system as tradition and a tool for reflection, not as anatomy or medicine.
Crystals for the third eye chakra
Stones usually matched with Ajna share its colour: Amethyst, Lapis lazuli, Labradorite, Fluorite and Sodalite. Many people place one on the body during a lying-down meditation, or keep it on a desk as a reminder.
A simple practice
Keep a dream diary, or sit quietly and picture a candle flame with your eyes closed.
Some people chant the seed sound OM (AUM) softly for a few breaths. Ten quiet minutes is plenty.
Colour around the home
Using indigo in candles, cloths or flowers is a gentle way to bring the third eye chakra's themes into a room. Our candle colour guide lists traditional meanings.
Stones for the third eye chakra
Questions answered
What colour is the third eye chakra?
Indigo.
Where is the third eye chakra?
At the brow, between the eyebrows, in modern yoga tradition.
Which crystals go with the third eye chakra?
Amethyst, Lapis lazuli, Labradorite, Fluorite and Sodalite.
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