The Third Eye Chakra and Its Indigo Color Meaning

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What do you know about your third eye chakra, also known as the sixth chakra? Even if you haven’t studied chakras a great deal, you probably know that the third eye has something to do with being able to see or sense things that can’t necessarily be seen with the naked eye. That’s not incorrect, but there is really so much more to it than that.

You may want to pay extra attention to this particular chakra, considered by many to be one of the most interesting chakras in the entire body. You might also be interested to know that the color most commonly associated with your third eye chakra is indigo, a brilliant color of blue that tends to combine the colors of royal blue and violet into something that is completely unique.

If you want to know more about this special chakra, you’ve definitely come to the right place. It all starts by learning more about your third eye chakra and what it truly represents. Only then can you gain a more complete understanding of why and how it’s connected with the color energy of indigo.

What Does Your Sixth Chakra Do?

There are many things that this particular chakra is responsible for. In fact, it is considered by many to be one of the most important chakras because it has the capacity to play a major role in so many different physical aspects of the human body. At the same time, it also plays a crucial role in your mental, emotional and spiritual development.

As far as your physical body is concerned, the third eye chakra is typically associated with your eyes, ears and brain. As such, it is also directly connected to your nervous system. It even has a dramatic impact on both your pineal and thyroid glands. Your sinuses are also directly connected to this chakra, as is your sense of smell. As you can see, there are many different parts of your physical body that can be impacted by the state of your third eye chakra. If it’s overactive or not active enough, it can have a direct impact on the way that you feel physically. More information about this later. For now, it’s enough to know that your third eye chakra must be balanced in order for you to feel your best.

As previously mentioned, your third eye chakra also impacts you on an emotional and mental level. This is the chakra that helps you see the bigger picture in life as opposed to only seeing what’s right in front of you. It also controls your sense of imagination and has a great deal to do with your creativity. People with a well-balanced third eye chakra often feel quite peaceful, even tranquil. They may feel this way in the face of some fairly monumental challenges, allowing themselves to remain calm when other people may be in a state of panic. This is largely because the third eye chakra gives them the capacity to focus on the things that are truly important as opposed to getting hung up on things that don’t matter as much. It might be easy to fall into a trap where it seems like less meaningful things are of vital importance, especially if you allow yourself to get caught up in the moment. Someone with a third eye chakra that is well-balanced isn’t likely to allow themselves to get into that type of situation. Instead, they keep sight of the things that are genuinely important in their lives and they adjust their actions accordingly.

It’s already been mentioned that the third eye chakra is largely responsible for spiritual experiences and enlightenment. It is not alone in this role, but it is one of the most important energy centers in your body when it comes to dealing with things of a spiritual nature. The third eye chakra allows you to connect things that are unseen with your physical world. If you really tap into it, you have a better chance of having meaningful spiritual experiences that have the capacity to transform your life. By the same token, it also gives you the opportunity to use that spiritual enlightenment to create a life that is more peaceful. By following your intuition and learning to listen to the spiritual side of things, you can start to declutter your life and focus on the things that matter most to you. It’s also very important for spiritual guidance, as a well-balanced third eye chakra can help you find your joy in life.

How Do You Know if It’s Blocked?

A third eye chakra that is blocked is likely to result in an inability to see things in a more creative state. For example, the person suffering from a blockage in this particular energy center may find it almost impossible to use their imagination effectively. This can be rather problematic, especially if the individual in question needs to find a particularly creative way through certain challenges in their life. It can also present certain issues for the person who has a job which requires a particular sense of creativity.

People with a blocked third eye chakra have a tendency to see things in a very black and white state. They may think of problems or challenges as issues that have very distinct right or wrong answers. As a result, it may be almost impossible for them to see that issues commonly have a finite number of potential solutions, depending on the details of the particular situation at hand. Unfortunately, this can also make them a bit harsh with other people. Since they are seeing everything in black and white, they are not as apt to be empathetic toward other individuals who may be struggling with something. They may even get to a point where they vocalize their frustrations quite loudly.

From a more spiritual perspective, the person with a blocked third eye chakra may feel less connected than they had previously felt. Obviously, this is something that can send even the most grounded individuals into a potential state of panic. Those who have always felt a certain level of spirituality often find it to be very difficult to effectively deal with this perceived loss of connection. It can make even the most mundane of daily tasks feel insurmountable. This is especially true for individuals who have come to rely on their own instincts, not to mention their ability to truly connect with the spiritual world. When they feel like they can no longer connect with anything that can’t be seen with the naked eye, they often feel like they’ve lost the most important part of themselves. Unfortunately, it’s possible for this to send certain individuals into a state of depression, anxiety or both. Therefore, it’s critically important that they find a way to heal the third eye chakra and keep it balanced so they can regain that all-important connection.

Ajna third eye chakra symbols and meanings

Can the Third Eye Chakra Be Overactive?

If an underactive third eye chakra can result in a lack of empathy, loss of imagination and a feeling of disconnect with the spiritual world, what happens when that same chakra is too active? Oddly enough, it can also result in someone who is less than sympathetic with other people. However, the cause is different. When this chakra is overactive, people usually have a hard time empathizing with others because they are too wrapped up in their own needs and wants.

In addition to these issues, people with an overactive sixth chakra also tend to be overly imaginative. This may not necessarily sound like a bad thing, but even a good imagination can be taken too far. People with a third eye chakra that is far too active may find it difficult to remain grounded in reality. Their imagination is so active that they may even have a tendency to fantasize about things to the extent that they feel like they are actually living in those fantasies. It can make living in reality extremely difficult because they are completely disconnected from it on a mental and emotional level. As such, they may inadvertently ignore things that need to be addressed right away, simply because it doesn’t exist within their particular fantasy world. If left unchecked, the situation can potentially become more severe over time. In the most serious of cases, it may be almost impossible for the individual in question to tell where reality stops and imagination starts.

Potential Physical Symptoms

As far as physical symptoms associated with a third eye chakra that is either too active or not active enough are concerned, it is important to remember that this particular chakra is responsible for a great deal of what happens within the physical body. As such, a person who is suffering from a sixth chakra that is not well-balanced may experience severe headaches, problems with vision and hearing, difficulty concentrating and even memory problems. It’s also possible to have a difficult time differentiating between what is actually happening in the real world and what that particular individual’s perception is. In short, the individual in question may find it difficult to cope both mentally and physically.

Other potential physical issues that can result from an unbalanced third eye chakra involve issues with the pituitary and thyroid glands. While the throat chakra is largely responsible for the activity of the thyroid, there is definitely some involvement with the third eye chakra as well. As a result, that person may become excessively tired, even when they get plenty of rest. They may begin to gain weight without changing eating habits or they could possibly lose weight without trying to. It’s not uncommon for a person in this state to feel cold all the time, even when the ambient temperature is rather warm. As if all this weren’t enough, there are certain cognitive issues that go along with it. Things that people need to watch out for involve brain fog, problems following directions or learning new things and difficulty remembering things that they’ve already learned.

The Importance of a Balanced Third Eye Chakra

As you can tell, it’s vitally important that the third eye chakra be balanced. In addition to potentially avoiding the physical symptoms that have already been mentioned, there is a great deal more at stake. For example, the person who has a well-balanced third eye chakra can typically tackle practically anything that comes their way because they have a tendency to be more flexible about things. This in turn means that they’re not as likely to struggle with the challenges that life throws at everyone from time to time. Instead, they’re much more likely to roll with the punches, seeing these times in their life as a challenge to be met as opposed to a problem that can’t be overcome.

In addition, people who have a sixth chakra that is well-balanced don’t tend to allow their ego to get the best of them. When you stop and think about it, it’s easy to realize that a person’s ego can easily be one of the most detrimental things to their overall physical and mental well-being throughout their lives. It can also do a real number on personal relationships, professional interactions and a person’s overall reputation. An excessive ego almost always comes from some type of imbalance. More often than not, it is the direct result of being insecure and trying to compensate for that insecurity in the wrong way. As such, a person who doesn’t have these problems is much more likely to achieve their goals and develop closer friendships with the people they meet. They don’t tend to be worried about how others perceive them, nor do they let their ego stand in the way of achieving the greater good. This makes them more likable individuals who are easy to be around. It also makes them solid leaders who can excel in both a professional and personal environment.

The Color Indigo and the Third Eye Chakra

Indigo color Ajna chakra illustration

Why is the color indigo so frequently associated with the third eye chakra? Rest assured, it’s not just some random color that someone assigned to this particular energy center. Instead, the color indigo and the third eye chakra live in concert with one another. There are many things that are symbolized by this particular color, not the least of which include major life transitions. More specifically, the color is routinely associated with the transition from life to death as well as the transition from death to another plane of existence.

Since the third eye chakra is directly connected to one’s ability to see things that cannot be seen in a more traditional sense, it only makes sense that the color indigo would be directly associated with it. This is the chakra that is very much involved in things of a spiritual nature, as is this particular color. In addition, the color also represents a certain tranquility and being at peace with oneself. These are the same things that have to exist in order for the third eye chakra to be balanced and operating correctly. A person who isn’t at peace with themselves is likely to find it very difficult to focus on anything that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Since things of a spiritual nature are rarely tangible in that particular sense, it makes it difficult to connect with that side of things unless peace and tranquility can be found. Using the vibration of the color indigo can help a person do exactly that.

Using the Color Indigo to Heal the Third Eye Chakra

There are many things you can do to heal the third eye chakra and keep it balanced. For starters, you can surround yourself with things that are indigo in color. Consider using healing stones in your daily meditation. On top of that, you can incorporate yoga into your routine. You might also choose to wear clothing that is indigo in color. One of the most important things you can do is meditate while visualizing a healing indigo stream that travels directly to the center of your forehead, where your third eye chakra is located. This can prove especially beneficial if you are trying to connect with the spiritual side of things, as it gets you out of your own head. The end result is an opportunity to experience things that you might have otherwise missed if you hadn’t learned to let go of the overly logical thinking that often comes with staying in your own head for long periods of time.

Final Thoughts on the Third Eye Chakra

At the end of the day, who doesn’t want to connect with other people and with themselves more effectively? Opening up your third eye chakra and keeping it balanced can go a long way toward allowing you to experience deeper, more meaningful connections with those in this life as well as the spiritual world. Using the color indigo to enhance your ability to focus is one of the most effective ways of staying in tune with your third eye chakra.

If you want to learn more about chakra colors, here’s our complete guide on the seven chakras and their meanings.

Overview of the seven chakras and their meanings