Lapis Lazuli: The Gemstone of Inspiration
Lapis has a long history of being mined in Afghanistan dating back to about 6500 years ago when it was the supplier of most of the Lapis Lazuli used in ancient Egypt and in Mesopotamia. It is still being minded there today and some of the highest quality stones to be found a still found there.
In these modern times, other sources from around the world include The Andes, Canada, Chile, India, Pakistan and Russia. In the United States, to most prolific mines are found in California, Colorado and most recently in Illinois.
To hold a Lapis Lazuli gemstone in your hand is akin to holding a piece of the sky on a starry, moonlit night. From the deep blue background, to the whisps of fluffy white clouds to the twinkling of stars, this healing crystal holds them all for us to tap into and use for our benefit.
Most people think of Lapis Lazuli as a mineral however technically it is a rock that is composed of various minerals including aluminum, calcium, sulfur, silicon, sodium, augite, diopside, enstatite, mica, hauynite, hornblende and nosean. It is small chunks of pyrite crystals embedded with the stone that gives the flash of gold that looks so much like the twinkle of distant stars.
Lapis comes mainly in shades of blue but has been found in slightly greenish shades. Stones of intense blue shades without white veins (calcite) but with lots of pyrite flakes are the mosted sought after specimens.
Metaphysical, Magical, Historical and Healing Gemstone Properties
In Ancient Egypt, the dead were buried with Lapis Lazuli jewelry and other adornments to protect the dead in the afterlife. It is the gemstone most commonly carved into the shape of and eye and then decorated with pure gold, typical of the ornaments found in tombs of the Pharoahs.
One old folktale states that if you dream of Lapis, the person you love will be true to you forever, never straying and never breaking your heart.
If you need help in finding a career or life path, try mediating with or wear jewelry with lapis in it. It nspires you to reach for the stars and become all you can be and it will guide you to the path to that is right for you.
Often we find ourselves almost fight with ourselves. Our heart says to do one thing, but our mind says to do something else. Lapis helps your heart and mind to work together instead of fighting against each other allowing you to manifest your hearts desires.
A Lapis gemstone worn or hung on the forehead so the gemstone is over the 3rd eye, helps you to develop and strengthen your psychic abilities.
Lapis Lazuli is a great stone for those seeking understanding of the spiritual world or to understand your purpose in life. Simply meditate while holding a stone and listen to the lesson to be taught.
If you find yourself needing answers to a heavy problem or worries about what is to come in the near future, try sleeping with Lapis, it increases prophetic dreams and helps with dream recall.
Wear a ring with a large lapis stone on your right hand to increase your ability to channel Ultimate Knowledge.
Lapis feeds the skeletal system, increasing bone strength and density, making it the perfect stone for women in their later years when bone loss can be a problem.
One of the many healing remedies that helps to heal the thyroid is to wear a gemstone so it hangs near the base of the throat. The healing powers help to sooth the thyroid and regulate it to a more normal state.
A Sacred stone the the Goddess Isis. Wear a Lapis during any attunement rituals or during magick calling upon Isis.
If you have enemies that may be sending negative energies your way or if someone with evil intentions is sending a full scale psychic attack at you, Wear or carry a gemstone to prevent (or absorb) the attack.
Lapis is calming to the nervous system, releaves stress and can ease the symptoms of insomnia. Spend a few moment meditating with a gemstone and/or place one under your pillow to help with all of these symptoms.
Ancient Egyptian women powdered lapis and used it as eye shadow. This should not be done however due to the aluminum content of this mineral.
Ancient kings wore lapis on their breatplates to protect them in battle and to keep them connected to the divine so they could rule their citizens properly and fairly.
In the tombs of the ancient Sumerian Kings, over 6000 individual items made of lapis were found. This included various carvings and dishes among other items.
Since ancient times, some cultures have believe that to possess a lapis gemstone is said to possess the favor and blessings of the gods.
Need to know the truth of a situation? Meditate on the situation while holding a Lapis.
To build loyalty and trust with a friend, give him/her a lapis. The stone will connect the two of you in ways that goes beyond just mere friendship.
Used in ancient times to help reduce fevers.
Used in healing rituals to help reduce blood pressure, release anger and ease asthma or other breathing problems.
Element: Water
Astrological Sign: Sagittarius
Vibrates to the number 3
Chakra: Throat and Brow
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