~New Today~ Lapis Lazuli is an ancient gem that contains three minerals in varying amounts: lazurite, calcite, and pyrite. Sometimes it also contains one or more of the following-diopside, amphibole, feldspar, and mica. With a deep indigo, royal midnight blue and surprisingly reflective mica flash throughout, this gorgeous stone skull is also dabbled with just a little sparkle of golden pyrite too! This is a solid stone skull, measuring approximately 2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches tall. Weighing 63grams. In ancient Egypt and Sumeria Lapis Lazuli was used as eye shadow and in protective amulets and other jewelry. Romans ingested the ground lapis powder in food and drink as an aphrodisiac and as an antidote to poison. It is associated with the goddess Isis and and the astrological signs Sagittarius and Capricorn. Used often in Midsummer or Litha Sabbats this stones said powers are to be in attracting spiritual love and infusing fidelity in relationships. As a healing stone, Lapis is used to relieve headaches and migraines, ease eyestrain, calm the nervous system and fight depression. In magic it a protective stone known to boost intuition. The symbol of the Skull represents the impermanence of life and the limits of human knowledge. helping to remind us to reflect upon the inevitability of death and the necessity of embracing lives filled with compassion. Http://etsy/shop/GrayVervain
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 17:24:51 +0000
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