Lapis Lazuli  

• Chakras: Throat & Third Eye
• Elements: Air 
• Numerical Vibration: 3
• Zodiac: Sagittarius 
• Keywords * Inner Vision * Self-Knowledge * Communication * Divine Wisdom * Universal Truth * Enlightenment * Pineal Gland Stimulation *  Spiritual Guidance *
• Lapis lazuli is a stone of royalty and spirituality. It has been  prized by people all over the world throughout the ages. The ancient Egyptians used it in various types of jewelry, adornments and carvings. It was ground up into powder and used for medicine and cosmetics and was often used in making burial ornaments for Egyptians kings and queens. It was beloved by the ancient Sumerians in Mesopotamia. Chinese royalty treasured it dating back at least 2500 years ago. Ancient Greeks and Romans adored it, as well as European royalty during the Renaissance period. Because of its rich connections to the ancient past it is a great stone for exploring past-lives and karmic roots.   
• Lapis lazuli is known for its beautiful blue color. The golden flecks included in lapis are pieces of pyrite. Buddhist beliefs have long prized lapis lazuli as a stone of inner peace. It opens one to the deep inner journey of self-discovery and knowledge by allowing one to see the Divinity of their true self. It is a stone of the higher mind and psychic abilities. It activates the third eye chakra, strengthening clairvoyance and attuning one to higher awareness. Its color resonates with the throat chakra to support honest communication and it encourages one to speak their truth. Lapis lazuli is aligned with the highest universal truth and wisdom. It helps one claim their sovereignty and step into their personal power.