15 Strangely Beautiful Things That Happen When Your Third Eye Opens Into A Higher State Of Being
You'll start to see truths within yourself.
Claudio Goncalves | Unsplash You’ve no doubt heard your "third eye" mentioned at some point in your life, and may or may not have found looking into it a priority. The third eye is your center of awareness, consciousness, and intuitive abilities. It sits in the middle of your forehead between your eyebrows.
The third eye gives you psychic abilities. When activated, you can transcend your earthly desires and distractions and rise to a higher plane of existence. Spiritually, the third eye is a symbol of a state of enlightenment. It is often associated with chakras and auras, religious visions, clairvoyance, and out-of-body experiences. Now that we know exactly why someone would want to open their third eye, it may be that your third eye is already open.
Here are 15 strangely beautiful things that happen when your third eye opens into a higher state of being:
1. You feel pressure between your eyebrows
The third eye chakra is right between your eyebrows in a space called the "pineal gland." When you activate your third eye, energy flows into it and causes pressure in that area.
Studies using functional near-infrared spectroscopy have found that during meditation, there's increased oxygen-hemoglobin concentration, indicating heightened blood flow and metabolic activity in this frontal region. This area between the eyebrows controls critical cognitive functions, including attention, working memory, and impulse control.
2. You have a headache
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Headaches are one of the most common signs that your third eye is open. It is located by the crown chakra and the energy flowing from the pineal gland can cause headaches.
3. Your intuition is heightened
Your intuition is improving and getting more accurate. You have been passing up people and circumstances where the energy just doesn’t sit well with you. Your gut feelings and the vibes you pick up are on point.
Your gut feelings aren't just emotions, but neurological responses where your brain connects seemingly random chunks of memories and data to make patterns visible on an instinctive level. Intuitive Coach Ronnie Ann Ryan explained that as your third eye opens, you become more attuned to intuitively relating to the energy of others, making it easier to pass up people and situations where the vibes simply don't sit well with you.
4. You're having vivid dreams
Lately, your dreams are super vivid, and some are even lucid. You are starting to notice messages within them that correlate with your life. This is your third eye accessing your subconscious so you can heal.
5. You're more conscious of what goes into your body
Your body has begun to reject things that are not good for it. You might have a sudden aversion to meat and decide to go vegan. Or perhaps sugary foods turn your stomach. Your spirit guides are drawing you to a healthy lifestyle.
6. You're becoming more empathetic
Along with your third eye awakening, you begin to understand that we are interconnected, and everyone is working within their own abilities and experiences. You no longer react to or judge others. Instead, you seek to understand.
This increased sensitivity and compassion go hand-in-hand with expanded spiritual awareness, as the interconnectedness of life becomes obvious. Transformational coach Dr. Nicole Gruel explained that instead of rushing to judge others' choices or behaviors, you possess an almost magical ability to sense the silent stories etched in the hearts of those you meet, understanding their journeys and emotions without a word being exchanged.
7. You're noticing synchronicities instead of coincidences
When your third eye opens, things that you may have previously considered coincidental have more meaning. Angel Numbers start to appear, you might see the same person over and over, or experience déjà vu.
This is not happenstance, but clear communication from the universe.
8. You’ve developed a sensitivity to light and sound
Bright lights and loud music are starting to irritate you. You hear things you never noticed before, and the influx of stimulation is a lot to deal with.
Your senses are in tune with both the physical and spiritual realms.
9. You're fearless
Now that you are aware that there is life above and beyond the physical existence, you no longer have the fears that accompany the material realm. The awareness of the presence of multiple realities allows you to see the bigger picture and gives you a sense of freedom.
Spiritual coach Polly Wirum emphasizes the importance of making choices rooted in love rather than fear, encouraging people to connect on a heart level and allow fear to dissolve. Understanding that multiple realities exist opens your perception to a more expansive view of life, creating an inner sense of liberation.
10. Your life is transforming
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You notice that your life is ever-changing. Your outer world is projecting your inner self, which causes it to begin to mirror your internal perspective. As your third eye opens, you become receptive to new ideas and are unafraid of change.
11. You're becoming telepathic and clairvoyant
The most exciting sign that your third eye is already open is your increasing telepathic and clairvoyant abilities. You understand what people are thinking before they act. You are suddenly able to send telepathic messages.
You also start seeing visions of things that will happen before they occur. Clairvoyance can also show up as a warning sign, urging you to be cautious about a person, a place, a situation, or a circumstance.
12. You're looking for a purpose
Now that you have connected with the source, you are no longer satisfied with just living. You know what your calling or higher purpose is. You are finally certain that your life is moving in the right direction.
This stage is where life has meaning once more, as everything you've learned about yourself and the world comes into fruition after significant inner work. Psychic medium and life coach Kristine Carlson suggested that you begin to find more peace, knowledge, and certainty that everything is right as you progress on your path, experiencing the gift of knowing you're exactly where you need to be.
13. Your creativity is at an all-time high
We have two brains: the creative brain and the logical brain. Logical thinking is favored more than creative thinking in our society. Because of this, less importance is put on creativity. The opening of the third eye helps you get back in touch with your creativity.
14. You experience astral projection
There are multiple realities, and being able to have an out-of-body experience where you go to the astral plane is a sure sign that your third eye is wide open. Astral projection can be dangerous, so make sure you are participating in a safe way.
Kristi Borst, an integrative quantum healer and spiritual counselor, explains that opening the third eye chakra requires powerful tools, including awareness, intuition, imagination, and intention. This involves letting go of ego and clearing energy through compassion and gratitude.
15. You experience an ego death
When your third eye opens, you become hyper-aware of times when your ego is versus your true self. You start doing the things that make you happy and pass on things that you might have previously done to feed your ego.
Opening your third eye opens you up to new perceptions of the world and helps you see truths within yourself. You can access your subconscious and become fully aware of what parts of you need to be healed. Change is scary, but what’s scarier is staying the same and expecting a different result.
NyRee Ausler is a writer from Seattle, Washington, and the author of seven books. She focuses on lifestyle and human interest stories that deliver informative and actionable guidance on interpersonal relationships, enlightenment, and self-discovery.
