{"product_id":"lapis-lazuli-polished-meditation-stone","title":"Lapis Lazuli Polished Meditation Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful 1.5 inch long\u003cem\u003e Lapis Lazuli Polished Meditation Stone\u003c\/em\u003e, weighing 81 grams or 2.86 ounces, has some gorgeous pyrite inclusions, creating an extremely regal deep blue and gold gemstone that sparkles in the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/3368\/4708\/files\/Specimen-in-Hand.jpg?v=1775757642\" alt=\"Lapis Lazuli Polished Meditation Stone\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beauty has a flat base for use on your altar or night stand, and is the perfect size for holding in the hand during meditation, and for placing on a subject's body during energy healing sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis Lazuli means\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eblue\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003estone\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis is an opaque gemstone, slightly softer than quartz crystal with a strong fluorescence under black lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/3368\/4708\/files\/Specimen-side.jpg?v=1775757642\" alt=\"Lapis Lazuli Polished Meditation Stone\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis is composed of an amalgam of several minerals: lazurite, augite, calcite, diopside, enstatite, mica, hornblende, nosean, sodalite, and often pyrite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variable composition results in a wide variety of types of Lapis exhibiting colors ranging from deep blue and violet to a greenish-blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/3368\/4708\/files\/Specimen-standing-back.jpg?v=1775757642\" alt=\"Lapis Lazuli Polished Meditation Stone\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis was a favorite of ancient Egyptian priests and pharaohs, who had skilled artisans fashion amulets of power from this highly prized precious stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lapis lazuli gemstone cut in the image of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMat\u003c\/em\u003e, Goddess of Truth, hung from the neck of the Egyptian chief justice, suspended on a golden chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003etet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eamulet, often fashioned of lapis, was placed on the neck of the mummy for protection in the afterlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most popular Egyptian amulets uncovered in ancient tombs are the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eab\u003c\/em\u003e, fashioned in the shape of a heart, and the scarab, or sacred beetle, symbol of resurrection, and both were often made of lapis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/3368\/4708\/files\/Specimen-standing.jpg?v=1775757641\" alt=\"Lapis Lazuli Polished Meditation Stone\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLapidario of Alphonso X,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003ea book on the metaphysical properties of precious gems commissioned by Alphonso X, King of Castile, León and Galicia from 1252 until his death in 1284, lapis lazuli is considered to be the stone of Venus par excellence, and a help to the bearer in all matters related to romance, sexual relations, and matters of love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn medieval times, lapis lazuli was considered to impart a tonic influence on the bearer, protect the individual from forces of darkness and bring the person closer to the angels and saints, conferring both enhanced energy and spiritual protection on those who carried this sky-blue gemstone. In addition, lapis was recommended to those who chose the path of chastity as an aid in subduing the lower impulses and sexual desire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli has many metaphysical properties which make it an ideal stone for the modern Lightworker, meditator and crystal healer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/3368\/4708\/files\/Specimen-sidev.jpg?v=1775757641\" alt=\"Lapis Lazuli Polished Meditation Stone\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccording to modern Western crystal healers, lapis activates the throat and third eye chakras, which are associated with the colors blue and magenta, stimulates impulses toward physical, emotional and mental purity, and helps to overcome depression and enhance states of serenity.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLapis assists in balancing male and female energies within ourselves. All these uses for lapis correspond to the ancient wisdom teachings of the East and the West.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis crystal has been cleaned with Universal Life Force Energy, and given an energy attunement using \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.satyacenter.com\/blogs\/health\/what-is-reiki\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eReiki\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a Japanese technique of energy healing, so it will continue to receive and transmit Universal Life Force Energy direct from the Source of Creation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck out our FREE e-book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.satyacenter.com\/pages\/spirits-of-stone-a-lightworkers-guide-to-crystals-and-gemstones-for-healing-and-meditation\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSpirits of Stone: A Lightworker's Guide to Crystals and Gemstones for Healing and Meditation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for an overview of the metaphysical and mineralogical properties of quartz, and a step-by-step guide explaining how to cleanse, charge, and program quartz crystals for healing, meditation and other spiritual purposes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNet Weight is 81 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Satya Center","offers":[{"title":"1.5\" x 1.25\" x 1.375\"","offer_id":48702887952612,"sku":null,"price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/3368\/4708\/files\/Specimen-in-Hand.jpg?v=1775757642","url":"https:\/\/www.satyacenter.com\/products\/lapis-lazuli-polished-meditation-stone","provider":"Satya Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}