Lapis Lazuli Stone: Complete Guide to the Crystal of Wisdom & Truth
By Nicole, Founder of Mystic Ryst
Lapis lazuli is a celestial blue stone known as the crystal of wisdom, truth, and spiritual enlightenment. With its deep blue color flecked with golden pyrite, lapis lazuli has been treasured for over 6,000 years by ancient civilizations. This is the stone of royalty, truth-seekers, and those ready to awaken their inner wisdom.
Ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli in burial masks and jewelry for pharaohs. Michelangelo ground it into ultramarine paint. Today, spiritual seekers use it to activate the third eye, speak truth, and access ancient wisdom.
This is your complete guide to lapis lazuli—properties, benefits, and how to work with this powerful stone.
What Is Lapis Lazuli?
Lapis lazuli is a metamorphic rock composed primarily of lazurite, with calcite (white) and pyrite (gold) inclusions creating its signature starry appearance.
Lapis Lazuli Properties
- Color: Deep celestial blue with gold pyrite flecks
- Chakra: Third eye, throat
- Element: Water
- Energy: Wisdom, truth, spiritual insight
- Zodiac: Sagittarius, Libra
Lapis Lazuli Healing Properties
Emotional Healing
- Encourages self-awareness and truth
- Releases stress and brings peace
- Promotes honest communication
- Heals emotional wounds
- Builds confidence in speaking truth
Mental Healing
- Enhances intellectual ability
- Stimulates wisdom and good judgment
- Improves memory
- Encourages clarity of thought
- Aids problem-solving
Spiritual Properties
- Activates third eye chakra
- Enhances psychic abilities
- Connects to higher consciousness
- Facilitates spiritual journeys
- Opens throat chakra for truth
Lapis Lazuli Benefits
For Wisdom
- Access ancient knowledge
- Enhance intuition
- Make wise decisions
- See truth clearly
For Truth
- Speak your truth
- Communicate authentically
- Express yourself clearly
- Stand in your truth
For Spiritual Growth
- Activate third eye
- Enhance meditation
- Access higher realms
- Develop psychic gifts
For Protection
- Psychic protection
- Shields from negative energy
- Returns negative energy to sender
How to Use Lapis Lazuli
Wear as Jewelry
- Lapis necklace for throat chakra (communication)
- Earrings for third eye activation
- Bracelet for constant wisdom energy
Third Eye Meditation
- Lie down comfortably
- Place lapis on third eye (between eyebrows)
- Close eyes and breathe
- Visualize indigo light activating third eye
- Receive visions and insights
Truth Speaking
- Hold lapis before difficult conversations
- Wear lapis necklace when speaking truth
- Keep on desk for authentic communication
Wisdom Work
- Meditate with lapis for guidance
- Keep on altar for spiritual connection
- Hold during divination or tarot
Lapis Lazuli for Specific Needs
Public Speaking
Wear lapis necklace to activate throat chakra, speak with confidence and truth.
Psychic Development
Meditate with lapis on third eye daily, enhance clairvoyance and intuition.
Difficult Conversations
Hold lapis in pocket, touch when you need to speak truth with compassion.
Spiritual Study
Keep lapis on desk while studying spiritual texts, enhance understanding.
Cleansing & Charging Lapis Lazuli
Cleansing
- Smoke cleanse (sage, palo santo)
- Sound (singing bowl)
- Selenite plate
- Moonlight
Avoid:
- Water (lapis can be damaged by water)
- Salt
- Prolonged sunlight (can fade)
Charging
- Moonlight (especially full moon)
- With other lapis lazuli
- Intention and visualization
Lapis Lazuli Affirmations
- "I speak my truth with confidence"
- "I access ancient wisdom within me"
- "My third eye is open and clear"
- "I see truth in all situations"
- "I communicate authentically"
Your Lapis Lazuli Practice
Start today:
- Get a lapis lazuli stone
- Cleanse it (no water!)
- Set intention for wisdom or truth
- Meditate with it on third eye
- Wear or carry daily
- Notice your intuition strengthening
Final Thoughts
Lapis lazuli is the stone of kings, truth-seekers, and wisdom keepers. When you work with lapis, you activate your inner knowing, speak your truth, and connect to ancient wisdom that lives within you.
Welcome to lapis lazuli. Your wisdom is awakening.
How do you use lapis lazuli? What wisdom has it revealed? I'd love to hear!