It was the iconic beauty and fashion icon Cleopatra who used the crushed powder of the Lapis Lazuli crystal in her eye shadow design, the quintessential symbol of an Egyptian pharaoh.
Also used extensively to decorate the tombs of King Tutt and other famous pharaohs, the Lapis Lazuli crystal healing properties help to connect the physical world with the spiritual realm. If you are drawn to the Lapis Lazuli crystal, it's a sign that you're ready for spiritual transformation, which starts with going deep within your soul to discover your deepest desires. When you meditate with the Lapis Lazuli crystal properties, it will help expand your mind by revealing the truth about your authentic self. Known as “The Wisdom Keeper,” Lapis Lazuli is an ideal stone for setting intentions that involve truth, awareness, and intuition.
Lapis Lazuli is a powerful crystal for activating the higher mind and enhancing intellectual ability. It stimulates the desire for knowledge, truth and understanding, and aids the process of learning. It is excellent for enhancing memory.
A stone of truth, Lapis encourages honesty of the spirit, and in the spoken and written word. Wear it for all forms of deep communication. It is also a stone of friendship and brings harmony in relationships.
It reduces vertigo and lowers blood pressure and is thought to alleviate insomnia. Relieve oozing or septic sties, and other eye infections, by rubbing the area with a piece of Lapis heated in warm water. Once cooled, the water can then be used for an eye bath. A Lapis heated in sunlight, reduces bruising and is good for skin problems and insect bites.
Lapis is beneficial for women suffering from menstrual irregularities, and relieves cramps, stiffness and lumbago. Lapis Lazuli relieves general pain and inflammations, and is especially effective against migraine headaches. It aids the nervous system and brain disorders, and is believed to help with attention-deficit, autism and Asperger's syndrome.
Lapis quickly releases stress, allowing for peace and serenity. Placed over the third eye, Lapis expands awareness and conscious attunement to the intuitive self, stimulating enlightenment and enhancing dream work. It permits spiritual journeying, and tapping into personal and spiritual power. Lapis provides a connection with dream forces that are working to both guide and counsel during altered states.
As a protection stone, Lapis Lazuli recognises psychic attack and blocks it, returning the energy back to its source.
For fame in a creative or public performance-related area, wear or carry Lapis Lazuli to auditions. In the workplace, it attracts promotion, success and lasting recognition in your field.
Origin: Afghanistan
Dimensions 1.5-3.5cm.
Sizes and shapes vary and they are sold individually
