LAPIS LAZULI
Element Air
Lapis Lazuli is a symbol of luck, success and prosperity
Lapis lazuli is a mineral of dark blue colour with inclusions of golden Pyrite, giving impression of multiple stars shining in the dark blue sky.
Lapis Lazuli is bright and sparkling under the sunlight, but will become dark and gloomy under candlelight or artificial lighting.
In Egypt and Babylon Lapis Lazuli stones were highly valued.
In Babylon magikal incantations were engraved on plates made of Lapis Lazuli.
Egyptian judges carried this stone on the neck with an inscription "True".
Lapis Lazuli figurines of scarab symbolised Pharaoh power.
In ancient China balls made from Lapis Lazuli were symbols of power and they decorated the mandarin's clothes.
In ancient Rome the gems from Lapis Lazuli served as amulets and talismans.
Astrologists relate Lapis Lazuli to Uranium.
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Talismans & amulets
Love talisman!
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Healing properties
When worn on the hand, Lapis Lazuli improves blood circulation, chases away melancholy and improves sleep.
It also strengthens ability to concentrate.
Placed on a sore spot, it will help to reduce pain and pressure.
It boosts activity of the thyroid gland, improves physical strength, helps in pregnancy, treats radiculitis, asthma and insomnia.
Lapis Lazuli extract is helpful for eye's diseases.
Crushed and milled into fine powder it will heal wounds and scorpion bites.
A mix of Lapis Lazuli powder with honey and juice from pomegranate leaves is used to treat ulcers and eczema.
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Magikal properties
Lapis Lazuli is a Stone of sincerity.
It helps to change life to the better, promotes new interests, strengthens true friendship and brings happiness in love.
Lapis Lazuli can help to shake away distress and painful memories. To achieve that, place a piece of Lapis Lazuli in the area of the "third eye" and meditate for several minutes.
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Chakras
Chakra Five: Vissuddha
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