The Magic of Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is the quintessential stone of wisdom. This beautiful, celestial blue stone has been the symbol of royalty, the gods, spirituality, and psychic visions. The name Lapis Lapis Lazuli comes from the Latin word lapis, which means “stone,” and the Arabic word Azula, which means “blue.”
Lapis lazuli has been part of history and culture for over 6,000 years, treasured by the Mesopotamians, Romans, and Egyptians, among other ancient civilizations. King Tutankhamen’s tomb is actually generously inlaid with lapis lazuli, as Egyptian rulers’ graves were often ornamented with stone.
Six Magical Ways to Use Lapis Lazuli
- Lapis Lazuli is used to forge stronger bonds and friendships, promote harmony in relationships, generate inner peace and encourage honesty.
- When held, Lapis Lazuli can help amplify the voice of our inner child, and help us to discover and reconnect with our inner and truest self, deepening our self-awareness.
- Lapis Lazuli’s beautiful, blue hue encourages us to look within and search for the knowledge inside of us.
- Use Lapis Lazuli to help make it easier to communicate and also help with mental exercises and intellect.
- Metaphysically, Lapis Lazuli is used for protection to guard against psychic attacks.
- Lapis Lazuli can help open the Third Eye and is a useful companion for meditation and spiritual journeys.
The Healing Power of Lapis Lazuli*
In terms of crystal therapy and healing, lapis lazuli is used to alleviate symptoms of vertigo, heal disorders connected to the throat and thyroid, and cleanse the organs. It can help soothe inflammation and relieve migraines.
When placed near the ear, Lapis Lazuli can help with hearing loss and other ear-related issues. It is used to lower blood pressure and is a great stress reliever.
See the Video: The Wisdom Stone: Lapis Lazuli Meaning and Uses
Lapis Lazuli and the Third Eye Chakra
Lapis Lazuli is associated with the Throat and Third Eye Chakra. Carrying this stone can help inspire creativity and help with self-confidence. The Throat Chakra governs the world of communication. With the third chakra, the ability we have to express ourselves, and also to hear and understand others comes into play.
The Third Eye is the chakra of intuition and spiritual insight, giving us an understanding of our sub-conscious world and helping us to see the material world more clearly. It allows us to peer past the illusion to access the depths of truth. It is the seat of wisdom and conscience.
Lapis Lazuli Stone Properties and Facts
Most Lapis Lazuli comes from mines in Afghanistan and Pakistan, although Russia and Chile are also notable producers of the stone. Lapis Lazuli has a hardness of 5.0 – 5.5 on the Mohs scale. It is actually formed by a myriad of minerals, mostly Lazurite, Sodalite, Pyrite, as well as Calcite.
Ultramarine: The Lapis Lazuli Pigment
Lapis Lazuli’s shimmering, azure blue has been the font of inspiration for paintings since ancient times in the form of a pigment called Ultramarine. Wall paintings in Afghanistan were crafted using lapis lazuli pigment in the 6th and 7th centuries.
The Chinese made copious use of the tantalizing pigment throughout the 10th and 11th centuries. The artist Michaelangelo would grind lapis lazuli to make an ultramarine pigment that he used in his masterpieces. In fact, Europe made use of lapis lazuli pigment extensively throughout the 14th and 15th centuries.
However, due to high export costs and the long extraction process required to produce lapis lazuli pigment, the material was worth its weight in gold…quite literally.
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