often referred to as the "third eye" or the "mind center."
avenue to wisdom - learning from our experiences and putting them in perspective
ability to separate reality from fantasy or delusions is in connection with the healthfulness of this chakra
Achieving the art of detachment beyond "small mindedness" is accomplished through developing impersonal intuitive reasoning.
It is through an open brow chakra that visual images are received.
Associations
* Color - indigo
* Physical Location - center of the forehead
* Purposes - action of ideas, insight, mind development
* Spiritual Lesson - understanding, reality check point, detachment, open mind
* Physical Dysfunctions - brain tumors, strokes, blindness, deafness, seizures, learning disabilities, spinal dysfunctions, panic, depression
* Mental and Emotional Issues - fear of truth, discipline, judgement, evaluation, emotional intelligence, concept of reality, confusion
* Information Stored Inside Chakra - seeing clear picture (symbolic or literal), wisdom, intuition, mental facilities, intellect
* Area of Body Governed - brain, neurological system, eyes, ears, nose, pituitary, pineal glands
Gemstones and Flower Essences that stimulate, cleanse and energize the chakra