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LAPIS LAZULI: The Stone of Truth and Wisdom
Meaning & Healing Properties
Quick Facts
- Mineral Family: Lazurite (Complex Silicate)
- Hardness: 5 – 5.5 (Mohs Scale)
- Vibration: High / Number 3
- Primary Chakra: Throat (Garganta) & Third Eye (Tercer Ojo)
- Zodiac: Sagittarius & Libra
- Birthstone: September (Alternative) & December
- Element: Wind/Air
- Key Mantra: "I speak my truth with clarity and lead with divine wisdom."
✨ Amura Tip
The "Journaling Catalyst": Lapis Lazuli is the ultimate stone for self-knowledge. If you are struggling with a mental block or feel you aren't being honest with yourself, sit with a piece of Lapis on your Third Eye (between your brows) for five minutes before journaling. It is believed to pull "buried" truths to the surface, helping you write with a level of honesty and "soul-vision" that is otherwise hard to reach.
1. Introduction: What is Lapis Lazuli?
Lapis Lazuli is one of the most sought-after stones in human history. Its deep, celestial blue remains the symbol of royalty and honor, gods and power, spirit and vision. It is a rock formed by multiple minerals, primarily Lazurite (blue), Calcite (white), and Pyrite (gold flecks). This combination gives it the appearance of a star-filled night sky.
2. The Spiritual & Healing Meaning
Lapis Lazuli is a stone of "total awareness." It encourages taking charge of one's life and reveals inner truth, allowing for self-expression without holding back or compromising.
Emotional & Mental Benefits
- Intellectual Power: It stimulates the higher mind, enhancing memory and the ability to process large amounts of information.
- Depression & Anxiety: Its cooling energy is known to help with "heavy" emotions and can be very supportive for those dealing with long-term sadness.
- Authentic Expression: It helps you communicate your feelings and needs clearly, resolving conflicts through honest conversation rather than passive-aggression.
Metaphysical Properties
- Third Eye Activation: It is perhaps the most famous stone for opening the Third Eye, facilitating astral travel and increasing spiritual visionary power.
- Psychic Protection: It acts as a shield against psychic attacks, returning the negative energy to its source with the lesson of enlightenment.
3. Physical Healing Properties
In lithotherapy, Lapis Lazuli is associated with:
- The Respiratory System: Believed to support the throat, vocal cords, and larynx.
- Immune System: Often used to help lower blood pressure and boost the nervous system.
- Headaches: Known for its effectiveness in soothing migraines and tension headaches, especially those caused by "over-thinking."
4. History & Lore: The Blue Gold
- Ancient Egypt: Lapis was the favorite stone of the Pharaohs. Cleopatra used ground Lapis as eyeshadow, and Tutankhamun’s golden death mask was famously inlaid with the stone.
- Ultramarine Pigment: During the Renaissance, Lapis was more expensive than gold. It was ground into "Ultramarine" paint, used only by masters like Michelangelo and Vermeer to paint the robes of the Virgin Mary.
- Biblical Connections: Many scholars believe that the "Sapphire" mentioned in the Old Testament was actually Lapis Lazuli, as the sapphire we know today was not common in that region at the time.
5. How to Use & Place Lapis Lazuli
- In the Office: Keep it on your desk to improve your communication with colleagues and to help you think more clearly during complex problem-solving.
- As Jewelry: Wear it as a necklace or earrings to keep the energy close to the Throat and Third Eye chakras for constant mental clarity.
- Near the Bed: If you want to experience "lucid dreaming," place Lapis on your nightstand to encourage vivid, spiritually significant dreams.
6. Care, Cleaning & Charging
- Cleansing: Use a soft, dry cloth or the smoke of Sage. Important: Lapis is a porous stone; avoid soaking it in water or using ultrasonic cleaners, as this can dissolve the Calcite and dull the shine.
- Charging: Lapis Lazuli loves Starlight. Place it on a windowsill during a clear night to let it soak up the cosmic energy of the stars.
- Handling: Because of its lower hardness, store it separately from harder stones like Quartz to prevent scratching.
7. Lapis Lazuli FAQ
- Are the gold flecks real gold? No, those are flecks of Pyrite (Fool's Gold). They are a natural part of the stone and are often used to identify genuine Lapis.
- Can I wear it every day? Yes, but be careful with rings or bracelets, as a hard hit against a desk or wall can chip the stone.
- Why does my Lapis have white streaks? Those are Calcite inclusions. Generally, "AAA" grade Lapis has more blue and gold and less white, but the healing energy remains the same regardless of the pattern.