Lapis lazuli is one of the oldest crystal forms and one of the most meaningful crystals. It dates back to ancient Egyptian civilizations that used this blue or deep purple crystal to make blue decorations.
It was also prevalent in the Renaissance era, where painters used the blue lapis lazuli pigment to show seas and skies.
Michelangelo also used lapis lazuli in his paintings, but the most infamous painting made with lapis lazuli is the blue fresco outlines on the Sistine Chapel.
Away from its use in art, lapis lazuli has been used for decades because of its physical, mental, and metaphysical healing properties. However, you’d have to use it properly to enjoy its benefits.
Often, this involves charging the crystal. But before we look at the process of charging your lapis lazuli crystals, let’s first look at some basics.
Properties of lapis lazuli
Lapis lazuli is a semi-precious stone formed from metamorphic rocks. It’s an impure stone that gets its features from a compound called lazurite, which contains sodalite, calcite, and pyrite. Lapis lazuli is primarily deep blue or even purple.
Its beauty notwithstanding, lapis lazuli found on the market today is often incorporated into jewelry because it is believed to have great healing energy and powers. And to experience these benefits, you must charge the crystals that make up the bracelet.
How to charge lapis lazuli bracelet
Lapis lazuli connects to the third-eye and throat chakras, encourages self-expression and strong bonds, and will also help you see the truth and become self-aware.
It also helps to alleviate the symptoms of insomnia and depression, and lapis lazuli would be the go-to stone for you if you struggle with thyroid or throat issues.
But as mentioned above, you can only experience these benefits if you cleanse and charge your lapis lazuli bracelet.
Charging a lapis lazuli bracelet
To keep your lapis lazuli bracelet dreamy and to enjoy its healing powers.
Cleaning the bracelet is as simple as cleaning it with warm, soapy water, rinsing with cool water, and drying it with soft cotton or microfiber cloth.
1. Charging your lapis lazuli bracelet in tumbled hematite
Leave your lapis lazuli bracelet sitting in a bowl of tumbled Hematite overnight. Doing this ensures that the lapis lazuli soaks up all the energy, refueling it with energy and finery.
This works because lapis lazuli is characterized as a water stone, and placing it in proximity to the water means it will be instantly reenergized. Water makes lapis lazuli new again.
And as one of the finest gifts by nature, you need to keep the stone away from chemicals and toxins. So, for centuries, the stone is kept close to water to cleanse and charge it and to keep it connected with the spiritual realm.
Once charged, the lapis lazuli crystals will bring you comfort, an enhanced sense of personal power, and =inner peace.
2. Charging lapis lazuli in the sun
This is an influential and one of the most popular techniques for charging lapis lazuli bracelets. Keeping the stone out in the sun for the day will charge the crystals and boosts its energy levels.
However, you need to exercise caution with this method because the sun’s energy may cause irreversible side effects. The crystals will fade after some time, and too much direct sun can have unfavorable effects on the crystals.
So, to ensure the benefits of the stone, you should only keep it out in the sun for just an hour or two. The sun will revitalize the stone, filling it with revitalizing energies so that you enjoy all its benefits when you wear your lapis lazuli bracelet.
Note that the best way to revitalize the lapis lazuli stones is by putting them out under the morning sun because the morning rays aren’t invasive or harsh.
3. Charging the lapis lazuli crystals in the moonlight
Since the sun can damage and dull the crystals over time, you should charge the stone under the moonlight. The moon is a gentle and effective charging element that will restore lapis lazuli’s powers.
Thanks to the restorative power of the moonlight, the bracelet will make you calmer and bring you inner peace – the moon ensures a strong connection with the earth’s magnetic field and the moon’s energy, hence elevated healing benefits.
For maximum benefits, place your lapis lazuli bracelet behind the window or mirror in the path of moonlight, preferably on a full moon night.
4. Charging lapis lazuli using sage
Just smudge sage on the lapis lazuli, preferably online, to disperse negativity from the stones.
Sage is an excellent plant for recharging lapis lazuli, and it will keep off negative vibrations while restoring the natural order of the stone.
5. Charge the lapis lazuli bracelet with good intentions
This is an ideal cleansing and charging method for lapis lazuli, and you’d only need to set your intentions right. Also, your visualization and positive energy will ensure that the bracelet offers maximum benefits.
Hold the stone in hand, then take slow, deep breaths and visualize the crystal bracelet bringing you good intentions while purifying your energy and encouraging good vibrations.
6. Amethyst geode
This also energizes and cleanses the lapis lazuli bracelet thanks to the purifying effects of amethyst crystals.
Conclusion
Good intentions and the right cleansing / recharging methods will enhance the healing benefits of the crystal bracelet.
You can use any recommended methods above to charge your lapis lazuli bracelet.
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Stephanie is a jewelry lover when she was a teenager. Her major was fashion design when she was in college. She is a jewelry designer at SOQ Jewelry and other design companies. Now she is also a writer for our website. She writes a lot of designs&brands posts with very actionable tips.