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Third Eye Chakra Organs

by Kathleen Karlsen, Author of Vocal Medicine

The third eye chakra organs include the pineal gland, the organ that receives the most attention. However, there are several organs associated with the third eye chakra. In addition, there is overlap for chakras that are close in vicinity: this is true for the third eye and crown chakras.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

What organs besides the eyes connect to the third eye chakra?
How doe these organs process external sensations
What other chakra overlaps with the third eye chakra?

Summary of Third Eye Chakra Organs
The organs associated with the third eye all function to bring in sensation for interpretation by the brain. These organs include the following:

pineal gland
eyes
ears
endocrine system

Third Eye Chakra Organs: Pineal Gland

The name pineal comes from the Latin pinea or pinus, meaning pine cone. Representations of the pineal gland are used symbolically in art of the Sumerians, Egyptians, Indonesians, Greeks, Romans and Babylonians. Some traditions say that the soul enters and leaves the physical body at birth and death through the pineal gland.

Degeneration of the Pineal Gland
In most people, the degeneration of the pineal gland begins at the age of six or seven and continues until puberty. Some sources believe this is why children over the age of six or seven have a diminished ability to sense the spiritual world. They may no longer have “invisible playmates” or remember what happened “before they were born.”

Structure of the Pineal Gland
The interior of the pineal body contains follicles surrounded by connective tissue. The follicles consist of epithelial cells and calcareous deposits. In some reptiles the pineal gland serves as a light receptor. This connection may account for the serpent extended symbolically out of the forehead in the headdress of many Egyptian statues.

Third Eye Chakra Organs: Eyes

The eyes are the most mystical and emotion-laden organ in the body. The ability to see clearly is our most cherished sense. Accordingly, the eyes are deeply affected by our emotional and psychological world. On that level, problems with the eyes reflect the inability or fear of seeing what is in our world. Fear of the present can result in far-sightedness. Fear of the future can make us vulnerable to nearsightedness. When vision takes a turn for the worse, one or more traumatic events have likely preceded this change. Healing this trauma can positively affect vision.

Third Eye Chakra Organs: Ears

The ears not only allow us to access the world of sound around us, but also serve a crucial role in balance and equilibrium. The middle ear is air-filled and contains tiny bones that transfer vibrations to the fluid-filled inner ear. The ability to hear external noises is closely linked to the ability to hear one’s own inner voice. Turmoil or conflict around you can result in ear infections or other disturbances in the ability to hear.

Third Eye Chakra Organs: Endocrine System

The endocrine system produces hormones that control the internal environment of the body. This affects our health from the cellular to the organ level of organization. Hormones are crucial in growth, the development of sexual characteristics and behavioral regulation. Hormones operate primarily through a negative feedback loop, triggered by levels of the hormone in the body. The endocrine system consists of the hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal glands, pancreas and gonads. Managing your emotions is closely linked to this system.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Article on the Third Eye Chakra covering symbolism, chakra sounds, essential oils, healing stones and deities associated with this chakra.