This blue pigment, used by ancient egyptians to make up their eyes and nails, is nowadays exported to United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France and Australia, where this product is utilized in building constructions and in paintings
History:
This blue stone was appearantly known by egyptians, eventhough it is not guaranteed that the stone they knew was lapis lazuli. Its name comes from Persia, and it means "blue stone". It's said to be the stone of the sovereings and it is closely related to divinities. It is the result of transforming limestone into marmol and iron, which is why the lapis lazuli has golden pyrite specks.
ts action on body and spirit.
The Lapis lazuli helps to know one's self, since it contributes honesty, inner wisdom, and courage. Personal truth comes up to conciousness and conflicts are not resolved by commitment, they are solved in a clear way. It is a stone for those who are shy, since it helps them to be more open and to make contact with others. It also increases fidelity; to one's own opinions, as well as to our closest ones. It takes care of neck issues, specially if these are due to unsaid words. It stimulates the thyroid and extends the menstrual cycle.
Its action on Chakras.
Its main action on the neck makes it belong to the Fifth Chakra, the one located in that area. This is why it's preferred to be worn as a necklace. During meditation it can be located on the forehead. This stone helps those who need to be very concentrated at work. It reabsorbs acumulated energy in this area and cools it down. In astrology, this blue stone is associated to the sign Virgo.
Magical Applications
Over 3.000 years ago, ancient egyptians used lapis lazuli to manufacture their holy beetles and to ornament the different accessories of pharaos' and priests' wardrobe. The beauty of its indigo color and its powerful properties have made this stone highly valued since the beggining of history and mankind.
Lapis lazuli helps us to penetrate our unconsciousness making it conscious, achieving greater lucidity and a wider and more honest view of our lives.
Besides, by bringing peace and serenity, highly coveted goods nowadays, it is used with children to help them defeat their fears and avoid nightmares. It is also used to relief fever and improve blood circulation, as to strengthen sight and prevent eye's disease.
- Energy: receptive
- Planet: Venus
- Element: Water
- Deities: Isis, Venus, Nuit
- Associated metal: Gold
- Powers: healing, joy, love, fidelity, psiquism, protection, courage.
- Magical- ritual tradition: it has infinite associations to kings and queens.
In ancient Sumeria, the stone was intimately associated to deities in general. By carrying it, its owner had the potent magical power of a deity, because the stone contained the strenght behind all divinities. Some said it contained the soul of the city, which would be "delighted in its sleep".