Color and shape of the Ajna chakra
The colors associated with Ajna are indigo and purple. The sixth chakra is located in the area between the eyebrows, in the front of the head, and behind the forehead, in that back part.
The corresponding organs are: the eyes, the pituitary or pituitary gland, the hormonal system and the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
The corresponding sense is the sixth sense .
Meaning of the chakra
Ajna in Sanskrit means "to perceive".
The main functions of the sixth chakra are vision, intuition, creative imagination and clarity .
The associated keyword is I SEE .
Ajna is related to the spirit and energy of light and encompasses the ability to overcome one's ego and tune into one's higher self . The sixth chakra exercises control of consciousness and is the center of processing of sensory perceptions in coherent mental images and understanding of the subtle energies that connect the etheric with the physical.
Ajna is the seat of the third eye, which arises from the fusion of the two separate visions of the physical eyes and can see beyond the veil of form and appearance: it allows us to "look without looking", to broaden our horizons, to develop concentration and intuition, to create and project harmonic images thanks to an inner harmonic vision.
With the energy of Ajna we are more aware of ourselves, we see reality clearly for what it is, without the conditioning of the projection of our desires and our needs, of perceiving that everything is here and now, as it should be, perfect in this instant. To see with clear eyes means to see beyond the contents of consciousness, beyond the karmic storehouse of thoughts, words and actions re-elaborated by the mind in ideas, judgments and personal opinions.
When the observer is no longer confused with the observed object, then he is able to change the observation mode and the object itself and, if it acts in harmony with the fourth chakra, that of the heart, to release its creative energy. and healer. If the sixth chakra is balanced and open, the mind is active, one is the master of oneself, one overcomes material attachments and the fear of death, the six senses are purified and extrasensory perceptions are expanded.
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Balancing of the chakra
The disharmonious functioning of Ajna can lead to headaches, vision and neurological problems, fatigue, insomnia, discomfort and psycho-emotional disturbances.
If there is excessive functioning of this chakra, on a physical level the most frequent consequence is the "heaviness of the head".
Instead on the psychological level the individual manifests an accentuation of the intellectual faculties with respect to all the other plans of existence, impatience, selfishness, self-exaltation, ambition of power and lack of responsibility. The analysis is objective and penetrating, but dominates the arrogance and contempt of others, or the mental work is so exasperated that it exiles from the world and causes hypersensitivity, difficulty in relating to others, inattention, confusion between reality and imagination, hallucinations, nightmares.
If, on the other hand, there is insufficient functioning, you may experience sight problems, hypoactivity (depression, apathy, distrust, chronic fatigue) or mental hyperactivity (nervousness, insomnia, poor perception of body sensations and heart emotions) .
Instead, on the psychological, the individual shows poor memory, excessive worries and fears, rigidity, materialism, a feeling of uselessness: this is the case of scientists attached to their principles and to everything that is directly perceptible to the physical senses, measurable and controllable.
Even those who have found obstacles in the expression of their own sensitivity (for example due to a rigid education) will come to feel nothing, to have difficulty dreaming and to perceive a future for themselves, above all to be convinced of not having the right to see the truth, with the consequent rejection of all that is immaterial or spiritual, while it will tend to live in illusions and in fictitious worlds where one can feel good.
How to rebalance Ajna
To rebalance the sixth chakra, the simplest solution is to perform a meditation lying on the ground and with eyes closed, arms and legs widened like a star, placing the crystals directly on the third eye. You can use rock crystals to enhance the effect of the stones, holding them in your hand or placing them in a circle around the body, with the points pointing towards the center. Drain and rinse the stones under cold water after use.
The stones related to the sixth chakra are: amethyst, fluorite, labradorite, lapis lazuli, moldavite, opal, sodalite, sapphire, zircon.
There are also sounds combined with the chakras that can also be used as an accompaniment for meditation and / or to perform a delicate massage and circulate clockwise (in the center of the forehead) with 20 ml of sesame oil and a few drops of specific essential oils for the sixth chakra.
The essential oils related to the sixth chakra are:
- angelica essential oil,
- essential oil of anise,
- essential oil of helichrysum,
- sage essential oil.
Chromotherapy, ayurvedic massage (especially Keralan pranico) and some yoga or tai chi chuan techniques are also excellent.
Finally, there are specific exercises to bring the chakras back into balance; these are movements codified in ancient times known as the 5 Tibetans, intrinsically linked to the chakra doctrine.
