Lapis-Lazuli Stone: Virtues of Lapis-Lazuli
The name of the Lapis-Lazuli stone comes from two very distinct origins.
Firstly a Latin origin , since “lapis” means stone and the second origin is Arabic, “azul” meaning blue. Lapis-Lazuli therefore means blue stone .
Recognized worldwide, the Lapis Lazuli stone is the national stone of Chile.
- Origin of the name : From the Latin “lapis” and the Arabic “azul” meaning blue stone
- Group belonging to : Microcrystalline quartz
- Color(s) : Blue, green
- Symbol : Friendship and truth
- Hardness : Between 5 and 6
- Main deposits : Afghanistan, United States, Canada, Chile, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia
- Chemical composition : Sodium aluminum sulfur silicate
- Day of the week : Wednesday
Varieties of Lapis Lazuli
Lapis Lazuli is a precious stone particularly used for all its virtues. Its color includes a diversity of blue available in different varieties.
Properties and virtues of Lapis Lazuli
In lithotherapy, the Lapis-Lazuli stone is a stone that brings confidence and encourages you to take control of your life .
As a stone of communication, liberated Lapis Lazuli offers a certain ease in communicating one's emotions and feelings . Lapis-Lazuli also brings fullness and inner peace , so stress is quickly evacuated .
Among its properties and virtues, we can above all give it the contribution of honesty , compassion and righteousness .
The Lapis-Lazuli stone is used in lithotherapy because it also provides relief from migraines and headaches .
Spiritually and psychologically
On a psychological and spiritual level, Lapis Lazuli stabilizes the mind .
It is a sacred stone that brings wisdom , self-confidence , intuition and creative expression .
Symbol of protection , Lapis Lazuli helps get through difficult times and situations . It is capable of reviving the courage of its owner, freeing them from their anxieties and relieving their stress .
Lapis Lazuli extinguishes anger , brings peace and serenity , and allows you to face the truth with objectivity and clarity.
This stone is most suitable for shy , introverted and withdrawn people , because it increases self-confidence through self-acceptance.
Being the symbol of a strong personality and hope , it gives courage to people wishing to move forward and surpass their limits.
It also shapes humor and repartee , and presents itself as the ideal stone in all areas concerning communication .
Known as a stone bringing good humor . Lapis'Lazuli improves human relationships by bringing people closer to each other, and creating an aura of shared joy and tenderness around its possessor. It helps repair conflicts and push people toward openness and honesty .
This blue stone is also known to influence loyalty , because it strengthens the bonds between two lovers.
On the physical level
On a physical level, Lapis Lazuli is a stone of balance , calming , regulation and repair. In the Middle Ages, the stone was renowned for its rejuvenating action on the body, and it was said that it helped maintain healthy limbs.
It is a beneficial stone on many levels. It helps with different types of vision disorders by improving the proper functioning of the eyes and particularly affects night vision. Its energetic action helps fight certain allergies. It is also recommended to reduce fever .
It is very effective in treating:
- the kidneys (it regulates the water level in the body),
- the bladder ,
- the digestive system ,
- the mouth ,
- the stomach ,
- vomiting ,
- painful menstruation ,
- the endocrine glands .
Lapis-Lazuli is particularly recommended in cases of insect bites or skin rash . The calming effect of its cold blue helps reduce pain and helps to reduce inflammation. It is also recommended in case of burns .
You can use it to massage and soothe the affected part.
Generally speaking, it strengthens the skin and helps fight against diseases affecting this organ (allergies, eczema, etc.).
Finally, Lapis Lazuli is renowned for its ability to soothe headaches . You can take advantage of its curative action by taking a pebble and applying it to painful areas of the head or neck.
To prevent migraines from recurring , sleep with a Lapis Lazuli stone under your pillow for a few days.
Its particularity from a physical point of view is to protect all the members of the human body. It strengthens the nervous system.
Chakras
In lithotherapy we use Lapis-Lazuli on the Crown Chakra as well as that of the Third Eye .
Astrological signs
Lapis Lazuli is associated with astrological signs :
- of Sagittarius ,
- Fish , _
- of Capricorn ,
- of Aquarius .
Recharging and purification
After a while the stone has given all the energy it could, we can purify it energetically :
- by placing it on a bed of coarse salt for several hours ,
- by letting it immerse in distilled water ,
- lime-free water for several hours.
As for recharging the stone , the sun's rays would be perfect for this task.
You can also recharge your Lapis-Lazuli with a cluster of Quartz .
To do this, place it inside an Amethyst geode . This method, which is very respectful of the stone, also has the advantage of purifying and recharging it at the same time.
Meaning and history of Lapis Lazuli
In prehistoric times, the Lapis Lazuli stone was already used as adornment but also as jewelry .
Among its symbolism, the Lapis-Lazuli stone represents health , nobility , luck , elegance and purity . For these many reasons, Lapis Lazuli is considered among the semi-precious stones and has been present on earth for more than 6000 years, since the creation of man.
3000 years before Jesus Christ, the Egyptian Pharaohs used the Lapis Lazuli stone to make amulets ( in the shape of an eye and others...) as well as symbolic objects such as scarabs. Pharaohs and members of the royal family inlaid Lapis Lazuli on their funerary masks and other symbols of wealth such as jewelry, pendants, etc.
For their part, the Romans used this stone as an aphrodisiac . However, they traded Lapis Lazuli with great difficulty because transport costs were very expensive, the stone having to cross the seas due to its first deposits.
At that time, gold was at a lower price than the Lapis Lazuli stone, which explains the fact that it is found on many types of jewelry.
Later in the Middle Ages , the powder from the Lapis Lazuli stone was used to dye fabrics and paint on other supports. Lapis Lazuli at this time also had a role in protecting the soul from fear , envy and from falling into error.
