{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-4-sided-obelisk-3in-7-5cm","title":"Lapis Lazuli 4 Sided Obelisk (~3in\/7.5cm)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBeautiful 4 sided Lapis Lazuli Obelisk\u003cbr\u003ePhotos are of the exact piece! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"auto\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e💙 Lapis Lazuli — Properties \u0026amp; Associations\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlso called:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapis, Lapis Lazuli Stone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMineral family:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock composed primarily of lazurite, with calcite and pyrite commonly present\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~5–5.5 on the Mohs scale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical colors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep royal blue, indigo, violet-blue, with white calcite and shimmering gold or brassy pyrite inclusions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChakra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 💙 \u003cstrong\u003eThroat Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e primarily; strongly associated with 💜 \u003cstrong\u003eThird Eye Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e and sometimes the 🤍 \u003cstrong\u003eCrown Chakra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e✨ Metaphysical properties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLapis Lazuli is traditionally considered a \u003cstrong\u003ewisdom-enhancing, intuitive, truth-seeking, and spiritually awakening\u003c\/strong\u003e stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts deep indigo-blue color and flashes of golden pyrite have long been associated symbolically with \u003cstrong\u003einner wisdom, higher knowledge, truth, intuition, and spiritual awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommonly associated with:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔮 \u003cstrong\u003eIntuition \u0026amp; inner wisdom\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally used to encourage connection with one's inner knowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💙 \u003cstrong\u003eTruth \u0026amp; authentic expression\u003c\/strong\u003e — strongly associated with speaking one's truth honestly and compassionately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🗣️ \u003cstrong\u003eCommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally connected with clear communication and expressing thoughts and feelings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e👁️ \u003cstrong\u003eThird Eye awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e — often used in meditation and practices focused on intuition and expanded awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧠 \u003cstrong\u003eMental clarity\u003c\/strong\u003e — associated with organizing thoughts and seeing situations from a broader perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📚 \u003cstrong\u003eWisdom \u0026amp; knowledge\u003c\/strong\u003e — historically connected with learning, intellectual pursuits, and the search for deeper understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🛡️ \u003cstrong\u003eEnergetic protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally considered a protective stone, particularly against unwanted or negative energy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🦋 \u003cstrong\u003eSelf-awareness\u003c\/strong\u003e — associated with recognizing one's patterns, beliefs, and authentic desires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌌 \u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual connection\u003c\/strong\u003e — commonly used for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💫 \u003cstrong\u003eInner confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditionally associated with having the courage to stand in one's truth and communicate authentically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🔮 Lapis Lazuli \u0026amp; Energy Healing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eFor Energy Healing work, Lapis Lazuli is a particularly beautiful stone for \u003cstrong\u003eThird Eye and Throat Chakra work\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially when the intention is to connect \u003cstrong\u003einner knowing with authentic expression\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt can be especially nice for those who feel \u003cstrong\u003eunable to speak their truth, disconnected from their intuition, mentally scattered, afraid to express themselves, or uncertain about what they truly want\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eI particularly love the symbolism of Lapis Lazuli as a bridge between \u003cstrong\u003eintuition and communication\u003c\/strong\u003e—helping someone not only listen to their inner wisdom but also find the words and confidence to express what they know and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIt's also a beautiful companion for \u003cstrong\u003emeditation, intuitive development, journaling, visualization, and spiritual reflection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e🌿 Element \u0026amp; energy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLapis Lazuli is generally associated with the \u003cstrong\u003eAir element\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a \u003cstrong\u003ereflective, expansive, intuitive, and mentally clarifying\u003c\/strong\u003e energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIts energy is often considered more \u003cstrong\u003eyin\/receptive\u003c\/strong\u003e, encouraging listening, contemplation, and receiving insight rather than pushing toward immediate action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCompared with \u003cstrong\u003eAmethyst\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is often associated with spiritual awareness, peace, and intuition, Lapis Lazuli has a stronger emphasis on \u003cstrong\u003etruth, communication, wisdom, and self-expression\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" class=\"\"\u003eCompared with \u003cstrong\u003eSodalite\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is also strongly associated with the Throat and Third Eye Chakras, Lapis Lazuli is traditionally viewed as having a more \u003cstrong\u003espiritual, regal, and wisdom-oriented\u003c\/strong\u003e quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e💎 Fun fact about the appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLapis Lazuli is not technically a single mineral—it's a \u003cstrong\u003emetamorphic rock\u003c\/strong\u003e made up primarily of lazurite along with minerals such as calcite and pyrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThose tiny flashes of gold throughout the blue stone are \u003cstrong\u003epyrite inclusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, which create the signature starry appearance that makes high-quality Lapis Lazuli so recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eLapis Lazuli has been treasured for \u003cstrong\u003ethousands of years\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly for its intense blue color. Ancient civilizations used it for jewelry, carvings, decorative objects, and even powdered it to create the rich blue pigment known as \u003cstrong\u003eultramarine\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOne of its most historically significant sources is the \u003cstrong\u003eBadakhshan region of Afghanistan\u003c\/strong\u003e, where lapis has been mined for millennia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e♓ Birth month \u0026amp; zodiac\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere isn't a universally standardized birthstone designation for Lapis Lazuli, but it is commonly included in modern crystal and alternative birthstone traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirth month:\u003c\/strong\u003e September and sometimes December\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZodiac:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sagittarius, Libra, Pisces, and Aquarius\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChakra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 💙 Throat (primarily), 💜 Third Eye, 🤍 Crown\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAffirmation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I trust my inner wisdom, speak my truth with clarity, and allow my intuition to guide me.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e*\u003cem\u003eAs with all natural stones, each stone will be unique and may vary slightly in color and shape. The photos shown are a representation and the stone you get will be unique in color and variation. Please note that we are unable to take requests for specific stones unless the description says otherwise. If you'd like to pick your stone in person, we invite you to reach out for an in-person shopping appointment. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aura Luna Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53243862876441,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/0704\/4121\/files\/IMG_0865.jpg?v=1790200130","url":"https:\/\/auralunacollective.com\/products\/lapis-lazuli-4-sided-obelisk-3in-7-5cm","provider":"Aura Luna Collective","version":"1.0","type":"link"}