As its Latin translation indicates, Lapis Lazuli is a “blue stone” found in the West Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan, as well as Chile and Russia. Golden flecks of Pyrite or White Calcite may speckle the deep blue color of this royal stone. Lapis Lazuli has an ancient history, with its use by the Egyptians dating as far back as 3100 B.C. The ancient Egyptians used Lapis Lazuli in jewelry, but also to decorate the tombs of Pharaohs. They even ground it into powder to use as medicine and eye shadow. During the European Renaissance, Catherine the Great used Lapis as décor, using the stone for walls, doors, mirror frames, and fireplaces.
Lapis Lazuli is the stone of royalty in more ways than one. Wearing Lapis is said to enhance one’s ability to see themselves from a new perspective, allowing the wearer to pinpoint habitual sabotaging thought patterns. This stone is also believed to activate the wearer’s “third eye,” increasing intuition and making the mind susceptible to new knowledge via an influx of visionary images. It fosters intellectual capacity and enhances the ability of the wearer to both discern and speak the truth. Some even believe that Lapis Lazuli can aid in linking the wearer to past lives, particularly those connected to societies who frequently used this beautiful blue stone of royalty.
Metaphysical Properties:
Enhances inner vision via mental images
Activates the Third Eye – Intuition & access to Spiritual Guidance
Increases intellectual capacity
Helps one discern and speak the truth
Gives one clearer perspective on life & identify negative thought patterns
Lapis Lazuli Jewelry
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As its Latin translation indicates, Lapis Lazuli is a “blue stone” found in the West Hindu Kush Mountains of Afghanistan, as well as Chile and Russia. Golden flecks of Pyrite or White Calcite may speckle the deep blue color of this royal stone. Lapis Lazuli has an ancient history, with its use by the Egyptians dating as far back as 3100 B.C. The ancient Egyptians used Lapis Lazuli in jewelry, but also to decorate the tombs of Pharaohs. They even ground it into powder to use as medicine and eye shadow. During the European Renaissance, Catherine the Great used Lapis as décor, using the stone for walls, doors, mirror frames, and fireplaces.
Lapis Lazuli is the stone of royalty in more ways than one. Wearing Lapis is said to enhance one’s ability to see themselves from a new perspective, allowing the wearer to pinpoint habitual sabotaging thought patterns. This stone is also believed to activate the wearer’s “third eye,” increasing intuition and making the mind susceptible to new knowledge via an influx of visionary images. It fosters intellectual capacity and enhances the ability of the wearer to both discern and speak the truth. Some even believe that Lapis Lazuli can aid in linking the wearer to past lives, particularly those connected to societies who frequently used this beautiful blue stone of royalty.
Metaphysical Properties:
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*Source: Ahsian, Naisha and Simmons, Robert. The Book Of Stones. Vermont: Heaven & Earth Publishing LLC, 2007.