Lapis Lazuli is the traditional birthstone for December. Lapis Lazuli is an uncommon rock composed of several minerals including Lazurite, Haüyne, Sodalite, and Nosean (all members of the sodalite group). Lapis Lazuli commonly has inclusions of Pyrite and/or Calcite (Calcite tends to lower the value; can appear as a streak or make the overall color lighter). Lapis Lazuli was named after the latin word “Lapis” meaning stone and the Persian word “Lazhward”, meaning blue. Lapis Lazuli's primary source is Afghanistan with other notable deposits in Chile, Russia, Canada, Argentina, and Pakistan. It has also been found in smaller amounts in the United States.
Historians have dated our love for Lapis Lazuli stone back to 6,000 BC. Lapis Lazuli was treasured by the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, China, Greece, and Rome. Beads, jewelry, and carvings have been found at ancient sites dating back to 6,000 years ago. It was prized for its incredible bright-blue color, and treasured among other special blue gems like Sapphire and Turquoise. Ancient Egyptians was used Lapis Lazuli in many ornamental objects and jewelry. Powdered Lapis Lazuli was used as a cosmetic and a pigment known as “ultramarine blue”. Cleopatra wore ground Lapis as eye makeup believing it to promote psychic abilities and visions. In Ancient Egypt, Lapis Lazuli was believed lead the soul into immortality and open the heart to love. During the Renaissance period and into the 1800s, paintings done with ultramarine blue were considered to be a luxury due to their high cost like “The Starry Night” by Vincent Van Gogh.
Today, we believe some historical references to Sapphire may indeed be referring to Lapis Lazuli. Lapis Lazuli has been carved into exquisite and intricate carvings throughout the years like scarabs, board games, ornamental objects, bowls, daggers, amulets and cabochons for jewelry.
Lapis Lazuli is a beautiful stone of empowerment and intuition. Lapis Lazuli helps you awaken and clear blockages in the Third Eye Charka, allowing you to deepen your inner knowing and visions. Lapis Laxuli expands your awareness, assisting you in channeling, divination, dream work, past life work and accessing the Akashic Records. Working with Lapis Lazuli empowers you to embrace your inner Goddess within you by helping you overcome self-limiting beliefs and behavior patterns allowing you to rise into your true power.
Hardness: 5-5.5
Color: Blue with gold flecks
Care: Avoid prolonged exposure to heat (or extreme heat), direct sunlight and contact with abrasive surfaces or chemicals. Remove before contact sports, weight lifting or activities where it may come into contact with force. As always, it should be stored away from minerals higher on the MOHs scale.
Feng Shui Placement: Knowledge & personal growth. Lapis Lazuli is a great stone to keep in the bedroom or office to help you embrace your power.
Metaphysical properties
♡ Chakra: Third Eye and Throat
♡ Element: Spirit/Ether
♡ Numerology: 3
♡ Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius, Pisces, Libra
♡ Activates psychic abilities
♡ Brings deep peace, harmony and self-awareness
♡ Embrace confidence and your inner power
♡ Provides protection and stress relief
♡ Supports the immune system & used to treat migraines
Use + Crystal pairings
Lapis Lazuli can be used in meditation and divination to enhance your connection with the Divine Feminine and guides you on your journey of spiritual advancement. Lapis Lazuli can be worn in jewelry to help you embrace the Goddess within you every day.
Malachite + Lapis Lazuli
I love to recommend this combination to anyone looking to reclaim their personal power. Lapis Lazuli with Malachite has a strong, protective energy that helps you reclaim your power and fulfill your destiny.
Maw Sit Sit + Lapis Lazuli
This combination is great for promoting good luck and abundance for your career. Wear Maw Sit Sit and Lapis Lazuli to attract new opportunities and promotions or recognition for your work.
Turquoise + Lapis Lazuli
I love using this pairing for protection and empowerment. This pairing utilizes your intuition to attract positive experiences and wealth. Use Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise to help you connect with the divine feminine within you and reclaim your power.
Affirmation: I embrace my power and intuition.
New custom Lapis Lazuli jewelry will be available on this week's Instagram live sales on Wednesday July 19 & Thursday, July 20 from 5-8 pm CST and Friday July 21 from 11 am to 1 pm CST! New arrivals will be released to our website Saturday, July 22 @ 4 pm CST!!
Jamie Inglett
Jamie Inglett is an intuitive healer, teacher, author, founder and CEO of Enchanting Earth; a gemstone jewelry and crystal shop. She is a crystal healing expert who has studied crystals and healing since her spiritual awakening in 2012 at a Quartz mine in Arkansas. Jamie has a master’s degree in business administration. She retired from her successful banking career to pursue her mission of spreading empowerment, love, and healing through crystals. Jamie loves to teach crystal healing live on her social media channels. Further your crystal knowledge and join the enchanting community on Instagram @enchantingearthco
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