The Magickal Properties of Gemstones

For many centuries the Wise have known that gemstones and crystals could enhance the power of their workings. These pages explore some of the magical and healing properties of the stones that we use in creating our magickal works of jewelry art.

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Labradorite

A sister to moonstone, labradorite links to the "darker" Crone aspects of the Goddess, and grants inner knowing of Mystery. It enhances intuition and psychic perception. Like the cord-cutting Crone, it helps the bearer to release judgment, and understand their destiny. Use it to bring Light to the shadowed realms of the self and to connect with the power of the waning Moon.

See also Moonstone.

Lapis Lazuli

Sacred to the Goddess Isis, this stone was prized by the Ancient Egyptians and holds the energy of a star-studded sky, limitless in its wisdom. Lapis provides mental clarity and objectivity; it assists in awaking the third eye and for tapping into your intuition and strengthen psychic abilities. Lapis is also connected with Jupiter and thus expand intellect, wisdom and leadership qualities as well as helping in legal matters. The stone works as a shield from psychic attack. It is used to relieve insomnia and let go of anxieties.

Larimar

Also called "dolphin stone," this vibrant blue variety of pectolite makes me think of lying in the sunshine of a Carribean beach. It is soothing and calms frazzled nerves, bringing a feeling of comfort, as if cradled in the arms of the Mother. A wonderfully nurturing stone, larimar helps us recognize the limitations we have created for ourselves and to release them, with love, peace and honesty. It is a powerful stone for earth healing, helping to create a serene environment where people can find clarity and evolution. Larimar is also said to be helpful in bringing customers to salespeople. I would suspect that this is especially the case when the salesperson is offering a product which will make the customer's life a better place.

Lepidolite

A peaceful, calming stone, lepidolite is especially transformative during the transitions in our life, helping to smoothe the passages and changes. It helps us to find acceptance and to surrender ourselves to the will of our Higher Self, bringing us into greater harmony with the Cosmic All. It is important to realize that acceptance is not the same as giving up, and that it sometimes takes a greater courage to trust in the plan of the Universe than to fight it. Lepidolite is also useful for astral travel and opens all the chakras from the heart upward.

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