lapis lazuli is a very spiritual stone that brings you to your highest true self. lapis lazuli is an ancient gem, egyptian cultures made a practice of burying a lapis lazuli scarab with their dead, and believed it to offer protection and they used it as a symbol of truth. the very earliest cultures valued lapis lazuli higher than gold. it is one of the most powerful stones and should be used with care.

colour/appearance:

blue with gold, white or violett speckles

sources:

chile, countries of former soviet union, the united states, but most significantly from the mountains of afghanistan.

cleansing:

cleanse with running water method, energize on an amethyst cluster or in moonlight during full moon

planet(s):

neptune, venus (jupiter)

zodiac:

aries, sagittarius

element(s):

wind (fire)

chakra(s):

throat, third eye

feng shui use:

primary stone of the northeast direction

center (tranquility/spirituality)

northeast (wisdom/knowledge)

north (personal journey)

west (creativity)

any negative direction (protection)

physical:

blood disorders, diarrhoea, hearing loss, herpes, immune system

emotional:

bonds love and friendship relationships with a deeper understanding for both people

helps us to perceive emotional issues more clearly

it allows us to express our thoughts and ideas clearly, while improving organizational capabilities.

spiritual:

enhances enlightenment

connects your spirit guides to you

protects you from psychic attacks

truthfulness, openness, love, positive magic, a stone of total awareness that helps us expand our intellect and to connect to our psychic abilities and intuition

allows us to release negative views and old karmic patterns

when working or meditating with lapis lazuli, it can bring matters more clearly to the mind.

locations and rituals:

put a piece of lapis under your pillow to better understand your dreams

put it on your desk at work, for protection against psychic attacks

wearing a lapis lazuli ring can help you to become a channel

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