Properties of Lapis Lazuli

Lapis lazuli has a history that stretches back over 5000 years.  It was prized by the Pharaohs of ancient Egypt, whose craftsmen used it to make treasures such as scarabs and eye shaped amulets.  Lapis was thought to be able to cure melancholy and recurring fevers, as well as increase mental clarity, and intuition.  It is likely that the ancient Egyptians got their lapis from Afghanistan, which has the best sources.    A rock rather than a crystal, lapis lazuli's main component is blue lazurite.  It sometimes includes sodalite, usually pyrite, and often has a matrix of calcite.

The finest examples are an intense blue, with small gold flecks of pyrite.  Lapis lazulite is

• truth, balance and justice
• promotes steadfastness and courage
• supports the throat and upper chest areas
• draws anxieties to the surface
• aid communication and meditation
• provides insight and clarity of mind

Lapis lazulite can be placed over the third eye to aid one in developing insight into ones own dreams.  It assists in providing a connection with the dram forces which are working to both guide and counsel one during altered states. 

It helps one to overcome depression and enhances the states of serenity and self acceptance.  It is said to bring cheer to the user and to bring success in relationships.  It assists in balancing the yin-yang energies, focusing on the optimum equilibrium during each situation or circumstance of which one is a participant.

It has also been used as a protective stone, sheltering the wearer from physical danger and psychic attacks.

Lapis lazuli can be used in the treatment of disorders of the throat, bone marrow, thymus, and immune system.  It can help to relieve the symptoms of insomnia, vertigo, and dizziness.  Lapis lazuli can be used to access the energy to sustain health and to restructure cellular, muscular, and skeletal disorders.

{Astrological Sign of Sagittarius} {Vibrates to the number 3}

Lapis Lazuli Necklance

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