A universal symbol of truth and wisdom, Lapis Lazuli is a stunning stone with a deep, celestial blue color that brings to mind the night’s sky. This stone has been used throughout history and even adorned the golden sarcophagus of Egyptian King Tutankhamun. And this royal energy still runs through Lapis Lazuli—it is said to carry the vibrations of the “queen” or “king” that lives inside each of us. 

Beyond its beauty, Lapis Lazuli has many healing properties that make it a sought-after stone today. 

Let’s dig into this blue beauty and find out what it can bring into your life!

Let’s get geological!

Lapis Lazuli is a sodium aluminum silicate and also a metamorphic rock. Formed deep below the Earth’s surface, Lapis Lazuli’s signature blue color comes from the blue silicate mineral lazurite. Pieces of Lapis Lazuli also usually contain Calcite and Pyrite—the Pyrite often appears as tiny flecks of contrasting gold that is visually stunning. 

It forms near igneous rocks and intrusions where limestone or marble has come into contact with lava or magma. 

It has also been used for thousands of years as a mineral pigment—the color is called ultramarine. You’ve actually probably seen it before! Van Gogh’s The Starry Night and Vermeer’s famous Girl With a Pearl Earring both used ultramarine! 

Afganistan is the world’s leading source of Lapis Lazuli but it has also been found in Chile, Russia, Canada, Argentina, Pakistan, and the United States.  

The healing properties of Lapis Lazuli

Lapis Lazuli is a powerful Third Eye Chakra stone. It has been used for centuries as a stone of intuition and inner vision. It helps you unlock your innate ability to connect with your authentic self and to start to understand the importance and value of your knowledge. 

By connecting with Lapis Lazuli’s deep pool of wisdom, you will be able to discover who you truly are and access the power that lives within you.  

Lapis Lazuli brings powerful confidence to your life, making you more comfortable taking charge of your life. It is especially powerful if you are faced with a big decision in your life. If you are changing jobs, moving across the country, thinking about having kids or contemplating retirement, Lapis Lazuli can empower you to move in the right direction. We often get bogged down in others’ opinions and suggestions, but Lapis Lazuli will give you the courage and inner guidance to do what is best for you—you are the leader of your life!

It also is a powerful stone for intellect and learning. It gives you the drive to seek out knowledge and understanding and is a great memory enhancer—if you’re trying to pick up a new skill or working through exams, Lapis Lazuli is a great study partner! It elevates your mental capacity and helps you to achieve a higher state of being. 

Lapis Lazuli also has the power to shift your consciousness past what is right in front of you. This gives you the space to identify any habits or patterns that are blocking you from moving forward that may have previously been outside your realm of understanding. 

Because of the inclusions of Pyrite, Lapis Lazuli is connected to solar energy as well. When the energies of a balanced Solar Plexus Chakra and Third Eye Chakra come together, it brings your personal desires in line with divine will, empowering you to bring your light into the world!

How to use your Lapis Lazuli

We’ve covered all the amazing properties of Lapis Lazuli, so now let’s talk about how you can use it in your life!

Lapis Lazuli is a strong Throat Chakra stone, making it a powerful communicator stone, I always recommend keeping it wherever your main communications take place. For some people that will be at the office, where you are writing emails, having meetings, and communicating to further your career. For others, it will be more important to have it in your home, where you communicate most often with your family and friends.

It is also a great stone for friendships and relationships, so it is a helpful stone to have in your home—the kitchen is a great place to keep a piece of Lapis Lazuli as a lot of communication and relationship building happens in the hub of the home. Freeform Lapis Lazuli stones are stunning pieces that add a wow-factor to any space while also giving you all that wonderfully communicative energy.

If you want to harness the power of reclaiming your authentic self, wearing a piece of Lapis Lazuli or carrying it on your person are great ways to connect with that energy throughout the day. When you are faced with a big decision, tap into your own inner guidance to find the right path for you simply by holding onto the piece of Lapis Lazuli and connecting with its empowering energy. I love companion hearts and tumbles for this purpose!

The bedroom is also a great place to keep Lapis Lazuli to help you tap into your inner wisdom. Because this stone works with your inner knowing, I love to keep it on the bedside table so that you benefit from its energy to deepen your mental awareness and intuition—especially while you sleep, as this is the time when your logic and consciousness step aside!

As you can see, this ancient stone has so much going for it—it is beyond beautiful plus it can help you tap into your inner wisdom and support authentic communication. What’s not to love?! I can’t wait to see how you incorporate it into your crystal practice!

Keep shining, Crystal Lover!