The Celestial Stone: Lapis Lazuli
April 2022 |
Welcome back, darling seekers. As we drift through the refreshing (and occasionally chaotic) rains of April, there is one stone calling out from the depths of history to ground our wandering spirits: Lapis Lazuli.
With its deep, midnight-blue hues and flecks of golden pyrite, Lapis Lazuli isn’t just a pretty rock; it’s a fragment of the night sky held in the palm of your hand. If you’ve been feeling a bit “foggy” during this season’s planetary shifts, this is the tool you need to sharpen your vision.
Why Lapis? The Magickal Breakdown
Lapis Lazuli has been the stone of royalty, deities, and sorcerers since ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt. It doesn’t just sit there—it vibrates with the energy of truth and inner power.
- The Throat Chakra: Having trouble speaking your piece? Lapis is the ultimate “truth serum.” It helps you find your voice and speak your boundaries with calm authority.
- The Third Eye: If your intuition has been on “silent mode,” Lapis acts as an antenna. It’s perfect for dream work and enhancing psychic clarity.
- Intellectual Fire: This is the stone of the scholar. It stimulates the desire for knowledge and understanding—perfect for those of us picking up new grimoires this spring.
A Simple “Clear Sight” Ritual
You don’t need a mountain of ingredients to work with Lapis. Try this quick ritual when you feel the need for clarity:
- Cleanse: Pass your Lapis through the smoke of some dried rosemary or rinse it briefly in cool water (don’t soak it for too long, as it’s a porous stone!).
- Activate: Hold the stone against your forehead (Third Eye).
- Visualize: Imagine a beam of sapphire light cleaning out any “mental cobwebs” or confusion.
- Affirm: Whisper to the stone: “My mind is clear, my voice is true, I see the path I must pursue.”
Practical Witch Tip
Lapis Lazuli is a relatively soft stone (roughly 5 to 6 on the Mohs scale). If you’re wearing it as jewelry during your spring cleaning, be careful not to knock it against hard surfaces or expose it to harsh chemicals. It’s a regal stone—treat it with a little bit of reverence!
Correspondence Corner:
- Element: Water/Air
- Planet: Venus/Neptune
- Zodiac: Sagittarius/Libra
- Best for: Manifesting truth, easing migraines, and deepening meditation.
Stay grounded and keep looking at the stars, even when the clouds are out.
Stay magical,
Moonzie