Third Eye Intuition: Embracing Your Intuitive Gifts and Healing Power
- Heather Headley
- Sep 22, 2023
- 11 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
I was born with a bright red birthmark between my eyebrows — a raised, mark that drew curious looks everywhere we went. My mom still laughs about strangers stopping her in grocery stores to ask what “happened” to me. Back then, it was just a blemish; no one called it anything mystical. But years later, I’d learn that the very spot doctors called a “hemangioma” sits where many believe the Third Eye lives — the energetic center of intuition and inner sight. It’s funny how life plants symbols before we have language for them. That mark faded long ago, but the story beneath it never did.
The Spiritual Meaning of the Third Eye Chakra
For anyone who’s explored personal or spiritual growth, the space between the eyebrows is often recognized as the Third Eye, the energy center known as the seat of intuition. It’s associated with clairvoyance, inner vision, and a connection to higher consciousness.
Most people have heard the phrase “third eye,” but few realize it refers to something quite real: an energetic center known in Eastern traditions as the Ajna Chakra. This chakra governs insight, intuitive perception, and the quiet knowing that lives beneath logic. When it’s open and balanced, you see life through a wider lens — not just what’s visible, but what’s true.
The Third Eye Chakra meaning goes far beyond mysticism. It’s the bridge between mind and spirit — the part of you that senses patterns, reads energy, and trusts your inner guidance even when logic can’t explain why. Some describe it as the seat of consciousness, others as the eye of the soul. However you name it, this space helps you recognize synchronicities, feel when something’s off, and know when it’s time to pivot before your mind catches up.
Neuroscience has begun to map what ancient traditions have described for centuries. Research on experienced meditators shows measurable changes in the brain’s default mode network — regions responsible for self-awareness and introspection. These studies suggest that practices like meditation may strengthen the same neural pathways linked to insight and intuitive perception. (Meditation experience and brain connectivity — PNAS, 2011)
When your Third Eye is active, intuition feels natural. When it’s blocked, you may feel foggy, indecisive, or disconnected from your instincts. Practices like meditation, Reiki, breathwork, and energy alignment help clear that space so you can return to clarity — not by forcing insight, but by quieting the noise long enough to hear what’s already there.
Signs Your Third Eye Is Opening
When your third eye intuition begins to wake up, it’s rarely a lightning bolt moment — it’s more like a gradual clearing of fog. Life starts to feel a little more connected. You notice patterns, coincidences, and the quiet way truth hums underneath the surface of things.
Here are a few signs your third eye is opening:
A pulse or tingling between your eyebrows. Sometimes it’s subtle — a gentle warmth or pressure when you meditate or think deeply.
Vivid dreams and heightened imagination. You may begin remembering dreams in detail, or even receive intuitive nudges while you sleep.
Stronger gut feelings. Decisions start coming from instinct, not overthinking. You just know.
Flashes of color or light during meditation. This isn’t “woo”—it’s your energy field expanding into new perception.
A sense of calm clarity. When the third eye balances, anxiety eases. You don’t need all the answers—you simply trust the moment.
These experiences can come and go. The third eye doesn’t stay “open” all the time; it’s a living energy center that responds to how present and grounded you are. If things ever feel overstimulating—too many visions, sensations, or emotions—ground yourself with breathwork, movement, or Reiki. Intuition is meant to guide you, not flood you. The more you listen with curiosity instead of control, the more naturally it sharpens.
Awakening My Intuitive Gifts Through Reiki
For years, I dismissed my sensitivity as simple empathy. I could feel people’s emotions, notice tension before words were spoken, and sense truth beneath surface conversations. But I didn’t call that intuition — not yet.
Everything changed when I began my Reiki training. During my first attunement, I saw swirls of violet and indigo behind my closed eyes. My palms buzzed with energy. For the first time, I could actually see and feel energy in motion.
That was the beginning of a deeper connection between Reiki and intuition — how energy work opens perception by quieting the analytical mind and amplifying the senses. Each level of training refined my awareness. By my Master certification, messages and impressions flowed naturally: colors around people, sensations that pointed to emotion, words that carried healing clarity.
Modern neuroscience supports what many healers sense through practice. Research shows that intuition isn’t mystical — it’s a measurable process where the brain integrates subtle emotional and sensory cues before logic even notices. Areas like the insula and anterior cingulate cortex light up during these “gut feeling” moments, linking intuition directly to body awareness and perception. (The Neuroscience of Intuition — Neuroba, 2023)
This is how Reiki develops psychic gifts — not by creating new abilities, but by clearing the static so you can hear what’s already there. Reiki is energy healing for intuitive awakening, helping you return to your natural rhythm of knowing.
Understanding Intuitive Gifts: Clairvoyance, Mediumship & Channeling
As I practiced, my intuitive senses grew sharper. What began as gentle nudges evolved into distinct languages of energy — my own path of psychic development.
Everyone has intuitive abilities, though they express differently. For me, three gifts became most clear:
Clairvoyance — Clear Seeing Receiving images, colors, or symbols that hold meaning. These visions are less about fantasy and more about energetic communication.
Mediumship — Bridge Between Worlds Connecting with the essence of loved ones who have passed, or the higher selves of the living. It’s listening to love that still exists beyond form.
Channeling — Conscious Transmission Allowing higher wisdom to flow through words, writing, or presence. You remain aware, yet guided by something larger than yourself.
Developing these gifts was never about performance; it was a steady spiritual awakening — learning to trust subtle perception and stay grounded in the body while navigating the unseen.
Seeing Energy for the First Time
As I began to train as a Reiki Practitioner, this world began to unfold. During my first level of training, I saw a vast array of colors and intuitively felt where energy was blocked or flowing. By my Level Two training, I could see energy moving in and around people.
By the time I reached Reiki Master Level, I was connecting with spirits, channeling messages, and seeing auras around people—even strangers passing me by on my daily walk.
From Fear to Faith: The Courage to Use My Gifts
I will never forget the first time I reached out to a friend to share a message I’d received from his mother in meditation. I hesitated for fear of being judged or dismissed.
This fear of rejection had been a theme throughout my life—a pattern uncovered during deep inner work with my life coach, Kate Ingram. With time and courage, I began to live more openly, embracing my gifts despite fear.
When intuitive messages first appeared, I doubted them. The nurse in me wanted proof; the intuitive in me wanted permission.That inner tug-of-war is common in any awakening — when what you feel starts challenging what you were taught to believe.
For a while, I stayed quiet. I only shared readings when asked, whispering truths that felt too fragile for daylight. But Spirit has a way of insisting. The nudges grew stronger until I realized hiding my gifts served no one.
Stepping forward took courage. It meant trusting my intuitive gifts and releasing the fear of judgment. And once I did, something shifted — intuition no longer felt mystical; it felt practical, embodied, and reliable.
That’s what I now teach my clients: intuition isn’t magic — it’s memory. It’s the body remembering how to listen.
If you’re curious how intuitive readings can bring clarity and calm, explore my Intuitive Reading sessions.”
The Third Eye Reawakening
I don’t know if my birthmark was a symbol of my intuitive calling, but I now see it as a sign that I was born connected to this gift. For years, I suppressed it out of fear. But through Reiki attunement and personal healing, it felt as if the Universe flipped a switch—“Iiiiit’s Showtime!”
Spontaneous third-eye experiences are documented in consciousness literature as tied to vivid intuitive or “visionary” states.
Owning My Gifts: Intuitive, Psychic Medium & Channeler
Today, my work blends all of it — intuition, energy, and communication with Spirit — into grounded guidance that supports real healing.
As an Intuitive, I tune into the higher consciousness of my clients and mirror back the truth they already carry.
As a Psychic Medium, I bridge messages between worlds — from departed loved ones or the soul-self still walking this life.
As a Channeler, I receive direct insights from Spirit that move through me like words I didn’t know I knew.
Through Reiki and coaching, I’ve learned that intuitive work isn’t about seeing more — it’s about feeling clearer.
“Through the years I've studied with many intuitives and energy workers, learning from all of them. Then along came my introduction to Heather. The guides and angels saved the best for last! She has helped me move my energy upward in every way—mentally, physically, spiritually, and everything in between. Heather is a true Intuitive and Reiki Master, and it feels so good to come away from each session feeling healed and inspired. Her powerful work is truly magical!” Kathy
Learn more about intuitive readings and what to expect in a session
How I Use My Intuitive Gifts in Reiki and Coaching
In every Reiki or coaching session, intuition acts like a compass.While energy flows through the body, I receive impressions — colors, words, or sensations — that guide where the healing wants to go.
It’s never scripted. Each session meets the client exactly where they are. Some need silence and stillness; others receive messages, imagery, or practical steps for integration.
You can experience this blend of intuition and energy work in my Energy Reset Sessions or explore Intuitive Readings for direct clarity.
You can explore all of my offerings and book a session at Look Within Holistic Coaching.
Explore My Intuitive, Energy Healing & Holistic Coaching Services
Reiki Healing for balance and nervous system regulation
Intuitive Readings to connect with higher guidance
Holistic Coaching to integrate spiritual growth into daily life
Developing Your Intuitive Gifts Through Reiki Training
If you’ve felt called to strengthen your intuitive connection or deepen your understanding of energy, Reiki training is one of the most powerful ways to do so. Each level of Reiki not only teaches practical healing techniques — it opens you to greater alignment, intuition, and trust in your inner knowing.
Reiki Level I: Self-Healing and Awareness
This is where your journey begins. In Reiki Level 1 Training, you’ll learn to channel Reiki energy for yourself and others through hands-on techniques. This level focuses on self-healing, grounding, and becoming aware of how energy moves through your body. Many students notice their sensitivity and intuitive perception start to gently awaken after this first attunement.
Reiki Level II: Emotional and Intuitive Expansion
At Reiki Level 2 Training, you deepen your relationship with Reiki by learning sacred symbols that connect to emotional and spiritual healing. This level enhances your intuitive awareness and introduces distance healing — the ability to send Reiki energy across time and space. Students often find their intuitive “downloads,” energetic sensing, and empathic awareness strengthen naturally during this phase.
Reiki Level III & Master Certification: Integration and Embodiment
In Reiki Level 3 / Master Certification, intuition and mastery intertwine. You’ll receive the Master symbol (Dai Ko Myo) and learn advanced energetic and spiritual techniques that expand both your healing capacity and your intuitive channel. This level isn’t just about practicing Reiki — it’s about becoming Reiki. Reiki Level 3 and Master training often open deeper levels of intuitive awareness. Students often describe profound shifts in clarity, intuitive communication, and spiritual connection.
Your Intuitive Journey Begins Here
Whether you’re new to energy work or ready to advance your practice, Reiki offers a grounded and heart-centered path for awakening intuitive gifts safely and authentically. Each course is available in-person in Medford, Oregon , and virtually nationwide, so you can learn from anywhere at your own pace.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Third Eye Intuition
Q: What is the Third Eye, and how does it relate to intuition?
The Third Eye, also known as the Ajna Chakra, is an energy center located between your eyebrows. It’s often called the “seat of intuition” because it governs insight, clairvoyance, and inner knowing. When balanced, your Third Eye helps you trust your instincts, perceive subtle energies, and connect with higher consciousness.
Q: How do I know if my Third Eye is opening?
You may notice sensations such as tingling between your brows, vivid dreams, heightened intuition, or stronger energetic sensitivity. Emotionally, you may begin to “just know” things without logical explanation or feel more connected to your inner guidance. Reiki and meditation can help you open and balance this chakra safely.
Q: Can Reiki help strengthen intuitive abilities?
Yes. Reiki works with your energy field to clear blockages and balance the chakras—including the Third Eye. Many practitioners find that as they progress through Reiki training, their intuitive awareness naturally expands. Reiki Level 3 and Master Level training, in particular, often deepen intuitive and spiritual gifts.
Q: What’s the difference between intuition, psychic mediumship, and channeling?
Intuition is your ability to receive insight from your higher self or inner wisdom.
Psychic mediumship involves connecting with the energy or messages of spirits who have passed on
Channeling is the direct transmission of information or energy from a higher source or consciousness.
Each ability is unique but interconnected — all are ways of receiving guidance from beyond the analytical mind.
Q: I’m curious about intuitive gifts but nervous to explore them. Where should I start?
Start gently with grounding practices like meditation, journaling, or Reiki self-healing. Working with a trusted guide or Reiki Master can help you develop your gifts safely and with confidence. The goal isn’t to “become psychic” — it’s to reconnect with your natural intuition and use it as a supportive tool in daily life.
Q: Do I have to be spiritual to experience energy healing or intuition?
Not at all. You only need openness and curiosity. Energy healing works with the body’s natural intelligence, and intuition is an innate human ability. Many clients describe these experiences as simply feeling more present, peaceful, and connected — not “woo-woo,” but deeply grounding.
Q: Can I book a session with you if I’m not in Oregon?
Yes. I offer both in-person Reiki sessions in Medford, Oregon and remote Reiki and intuitive coaching sessions nationwide. Distance healing and intuitive guidance are just as effective virtually, allowing you to experience deep transformation wherever you are.
Q: What can I expect during a Reiki or intuitive session?
Each session is unique. You’ll begin with a short check-in, then relax as Reiki energy flows to balance your system. During the session, you may feel warmth, tingling, or deep calm. Sometimes intuitive messages, images, or sensations arise. Afterward, we’ll discuss any insights that come through for your healing journey.
Q: How can I develop my Third Eye and intuition on my own?
Try meditation focused on the space between your eyebrows, spend time in stillness, and practice trusting your “gut feelings.” Energy healing, Reiki training, and grounding exercises can also support Third Eye activation in a balanced, sustainable way.
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Serving clients in Medford, Oregon, throughout Southern Oregon, and nationwide through virtual Reiki and holistic coaching sessions. Whether you’re looking for Reiki near me, remote Reiki healing, or intuitive energy work online, each session helps you reconnect with your inner balance and natural healing power.
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References
https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/third-eye-chakra/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_eye
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