Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is an intense blue metamorphic rock, often speckled with golden pyrite inclusions, giving it a starry sky appearance. Historically, it is a stone of wisdom, truth, and royalty.

In lithotherapy, its virtues are primarily linked to communication, intuition, and mental appeasement.

Here are the most commonly attributed benefits of Lapis Lazuli:

On a psychological and emotional level:

Communication and Self-Expression: It is the stone of communication. It encourages frankness, honesty, and clarity in expressing feelings and opinions. It is ideal for shy people or those who have difficulty expressing themselves.

Wisdom and Intuition: It stimulates intelligence, creativity, and clairvoyance (intuition). It aids introspection for a better understanding of oneself and the world.

Soothing and Serenity: It is known for reducing stress, anxiety, and negative emotions such as anger. It brings calm, inner peace, and promotes restful sleep by combating insomnia.

Self-Confidence: It helps to strengthen self-confidence and self-esteem, by encouraging honesty with oneself and others.

On a physical level (according to lithotherapy):

Respiratory System: It is believed to relieve throat, nose, and bronchial disorders, and is often recommended to alleviate symptoms related to asthma or respiratory allergies.

Eyes and Head: It is said to be beneficial for the eyes (reducing visual disturbances, relieving eye strain) and for alleviating headaches and migraines.

Skin: Some attribute soothing properties to it for skin inflammations and benefits for hair and nail growth.

Lapis Lazuli is primarily associated with the Third Eye Chakra (intuition, mental clarity) and the Throat Chakra (communication, self-expression).

Warning: The virtues of Lapis Lazuli come from the beliefs of lithotherapy. They are not scientifically proven and should in no way replace medical advice or treatment.