During meditation it is said that our 3rd eye or Ajna Chakra, is open. This chakra located in the brain, at the brow level, in between the eyes. It is very sacred and spoken of throughout many different traditions. What makes this chakra so special? It allows us to connect with our own inner guidance and cut through the illusions to access deeper knowledge. It connects us with clear thought, intuition, seeing the bigger picture, visualization, developing psychic skills and brings us new levels of spiritual awareness.

We all have a 3rd eye but not everyone’s is strong. Here are some tips on strengthening your 3rd eye.

Practice closed eye meditation . It is said that when your two eyes are closed, your 3rd eye opens. A popular meditation is visualizing a blue light in your meditation but you can do any closed eye meditation that you enjoy.

. It is said that when your two eyes are closed, your 3rd eye opens. A popular meditation is visualizing a blue light in your meditation but you can do any closed eye meditation that you enjoy. Put a dab of vibhuti (sacred ash) on your 3rd eye before going to bed and in the morning when you start your day . Vibhuti is sacred ash from Vedic and Hindu fire ceremonies. It’s positive charge keeps the mind peaceful and strengthens the 3rd eye.

. Vibhuti is sacred ash from Vedic and Hindu fire ceremonies. It’s positive charge keeps the mind peaceful and strengthens the 3rd eye. Visualize and send the energy from your root chakra up to your 3rd eye . Using your intention you can send the energy from the base of your spine up to your 3rd eye.

. Using your intention you can send the energy from the base of your spine up to your 3rd eye. Ask your inner guidance a question and then wait for an answer . Remember to be patient as you wait for the answer since your intuition comes up in its own time.

. Remember to be patient as you wait for the answer since your intuition comes up in its own time. Burn incense during your meditation . I love Palo Santo, Sage, Sandlewood and Nag Champa but use whatever one feels the best for you.

. I love Palo Santo, Sage, Sandlewood and Nag Champa but use whatever one feels the best for you. When you are interacting with people, take a moment to check in with your intuition . How do you feel about them?

. How do you feel about them? Practice listening to your intuition . The next time you experience (feel, hear, see or know) a little nudge of spontaneous information pay attention to it instead of dismissing it.

. The next time you experience (feel, hear, see or know) a little nudge of spontaneous information pay attention to it instead of dismissing it. Drink Blue Lotus(Nymphaea Caerulea) – This herb can be deeply relaxing for the body and the mind. Its soothing qualities make it great for meditation and yogic practices. I drink this as a tea before meditation or going to bed. It really helps me have clear, strong visualization and makes my 3rd eye buzz!

– This herb can be deeply relaxing for the body and the mind. Its soothing qualities make it great for meditation and yogic practices. I drink this as a tea before meditation or going to bed. It really helps me have clear, strong visualization and makes my 3rd eye buzz! Keep the mind peaceful. As you develop your ability to quiet the mind your intuitive side has room to be heard. One way to do this is to keep the mind peaceful. This may mean cutting out some of the negative media and instead listening to some peaceful music or watching something uplifting.

While we may all have a 3rd eye, not all are aware of it. The more time, attention and intention you put into strengthening your 3rd eye will go a long way in helping you on your spiritual journey. Whether you want to develop your intuition, think clearly, awaken psychic skills or gain new levels of spiritual awareness you’ll need a strong 3rd eye. You can use the above tips to help you develop it.

What do you do to keep your 3rd eye strong? Leave a comment below!