Labradorite is a feldspar mineral. It has a labradorescence which is the meaning behind its name. The crystals are often found in thin and tabular shapes with colours ranging from purple to grey blue, green, yellow, and brown. The mineral has a pearly sheen and some specimens have a schiller effect. Labradorite conveys courage and mysticism.
The Stone of Mysticism
Linked to the glimmering gold and green lights of the Aurora Borealis, the Labradorite stone is as mystical as its iridescent changing colours suggest. Born from the storms of the Northern Lights and found in Canada’s Labrador region, the healing properties of this healing crystal are all about tapping into your own wonderful well of creativity and connecting with the higher consciousness. A bounty of blues, greens, fiery golds, and smoky schemes can be found shimmering on the surface of Labradorite. It’s a reminder that the greatest healing stones are often connected with all the elements – the ground beneath your feet, the surging ocean and stretched out sky, and the stars above.
Labradorite has a long and sprawling history and thanks to its rich shamanic vibes its stories are linked with tales from the Inuit people. The legend says that once upon a time, an Inuit warrior saw that the Aurora had become trapped in a piece of stone. He took his spear and struck the rock to help set the light free. Moravian missionaries travelled to this remote Canadian wilderness back in the 18th century and became so enchanted with the mystical stones that they carried them back to Europe. A little further discovery shows that it's not only Canada that cleaves Labrador from the earth, but also the winter winds of Finland and the former Tsar kingdoms of Russia. In Finland, they named this stone the Spectrolite as it seemed to capture every shade in the whole spectrum of existence. Whatever the name, this stone has long been synonymous with the ideas of art and magic. It’s for those who want to embrace the mysteries of the universe – all while making sense of their own space. Let’s delve a little deeper into the true desires of Labradorite.
Labradorite Healing Properties Just like the Northern Lights that illuminate the winter skies of the hard north, Labradorite doesn’t shy away from beauty, grace, mysticism, and great healing powers. While sometimes the world can strip us of our much-needed energy and precious resources, Labradorite teaches us how to bring life-giving energy to all areas of our souls – from the body to the mind and those deep hard to reach corners which keep us all in balance. It’s a stone that shows the way to self-soothing, artistic ambition, cosmic energy, and enhancing our own mental clarity. Take a look at all the ways in which Labradorite is considered to be the Stone of Transformation.
Physical Healing Properties
Labradorite may be considered a stone-filled to the brim with mystical energy, but it's also a great stone for grounding in when it comes to physical healing. One of the places where Labradorite shines as a healing crystal is when it comes to the respiratory system. From blood circulation to breathing and the power behind your lungs, this stone is all about encouraging complete health and wellbeing, inviting you to take a deep breath comfortably as you say yes to the universe. Anyone suffering from bronchitis and other respiratory issues may find the healing hands of Labradorite helpful in the journey to wellness. Labradorite may pay special attention to the lungs but it doesn’t stop there. It also helps with healthy digestion, regulation and keeps your metabolism working well. For those who suffer from the symptoms of PMS and painful periods, this gentle stone can also aid in keeping pain and tension on the down-low. It also helps to heal rheumatism and gets rid of the problems caused by gout. In fact, any kind of tension and anxiety can be swept away by the lush properties of Labradorite. It’s a stone that is known to stimulate mental clarity, helping you to chase away the fog and stay level and concise in your own mind. Exactly the formula you need to make amazing decisions.
Mental & Emotional Healing Properties
The Stone of Transformation and the Stone of Courage, if those two things call to you then Labradorite may be the healing stone you have been waiting for. Far from just a pretty face, Labradorite with its light shot colour schemes seems to whisper powerful healing. Mentally, Labradorite is the stone you want on your side. First and foremost, it calms the monkey mind and stops your thoughts from swinging branch to branch. That’s not to say that Labradorite quashes the mind, in fact, it does the opposite. If you feel stuck in a rut or crave a kickstart in your imagination, the iridescent cosmic swirls of Labradorite are sure to get your artistic energy surging. How does it do that? In a million and one ways, but one of the stones strongest skills is helping to restore energy after a drain. It can be easy to feel bogged down by the routines of everyday life, other peoples dramas and uncertainly about the self and the future. Labradorite clears out all that junk, revitalizing the spirit with a bright burst of energy and keeps you ticking rather than being weighed down by events of the world and personal responsibilities. If you ever needed a hint of motivation to rise to the challenge, Labradorite is ever ready to be your personal mascot.
Those who do struggle with depression can find that Labradorite doesn’t shy away from mopping up bad moods. It’s a great stabilizing stone thanks to its commitment to keep you connected with the world beneath your feet, no matter how high it invites your imagination to reach. Taking its cue from the milky moonlight and the swirl of stars, it's all about providing patterns and paths of illumination. If you have deeply stashed memories that need to be brought to light to help you distinguish lessons needed, Labradorite won’t shy away from letting you know. This doesn’t mean that it overwhelms you by trying to dig up all that should stay buried, but that its intuitive strength and power can be relied on to bring out the best in you when you are fully and whole-heartedly ready and raring to go.
Metaphysical Properties
Connected to the Throat Chakra – the tool of communication, and the Third-Eye Chakra – that which connects us to the spiritual world, Labradorite toes that line between what we need here on earth and what can help us to leap higher. The Throat Chakra helps us to speak our truth and stay rooted in authenticity. It reminds us of the power of using our voices, of communicating our needs with clarity and empowering ourselves in the world. When we have a Throat Chakra block, we may struggle to feel heard or understood, our relationships with others can become strained and we lack the confidence to say what needs to be heard for our own good. The Third Eye Chakra aligns us to our higher purpose and helps us to see deeper, both externally and internally. When we tap into that chakra, we are able to move through the world more consciously and to let go of old ideas that don’t support us any more in favour of taking new and exciting paths that are more aligned with our true infinite purpose. This is why Labradorite is always associated with shamanism, mysticism, and magic. Its long been a tool that healers have turned to, and many are drawn to its heavenly aura and ability to tap into those different states of consciousness. Psychic powers have also been attributed to Labradorite gemstones.
Zodiac Birthstone The fabulous Feldspar mineral of Labradorite is linked to the birth months of February and March, a time when the Aurora Borealis can be found conducting its hypnotic dance in the skies above crisp winter scenes. This would make Labradorite linked to the Pisces zodiac although there are varying opinions that perhaps Labradorite is set to serve those who share the Leo or Libra birth sign. Pisces, are known for their mystical personalities so this does link up with the traits that Labradorite brings to the table. The water signs love to take a deep look at their feelings and because of this, they can sometimes need a stone that will balance them out so they don’t get too lost looking deep inside. They are highly emphatic, a little bit wild, impressionable, and romantic. They may hold on to memories and stories that no longer bring the lessons of joy, and Labradorite can be a great stone at bringing that gentle nudge towards learning to let things go. They love to be a little bit witchy, to pen down all their rambling, rare and artistic expressions, and to dance beneath the sky with their hands in the air.
Labradorite certainly seems like a fabulous fit to this wild and free-flowing water sign. Pisces are delicate yet sturdy creatures, they need that nurturing encouragement to be beautiful, be free and continue to be fabulous, but they also need tethering down to the ground and reigning in when their mind starts to scramble over the rocks. Ever ready to soothe communication, balance you out, and lend a fine focus to that artistic temperament, Labradorite is your latest lush best friend. Using Labradorite From weaving it into your everyday wardrobe through the beautiful use of gemstone bracelets to placing it in a corner of your home, there are many ways to bring Labradorite into your life. Those who choose Labradorite to be a part of their daily life will find that they may feel brighter, lighter in body and mind, and less tied down to negative energies. Here are the main ways in which you can introduce Labradorite into your life.
Home & Office
As a gleaming gem for Feng Shui, Labradorite can bring all that sweet flowing water energy into your home. Sometimes referred to as labradorescence or adularescence thanks to the optical illusion of light being caught beneath the surface of the stone. Placing it in the home invites peace and serenity and creative freedom to the place. It’s an excellent stone to put in your workshop or studio or writers room if you are wanting a divine burst of inspiration. Labradorite will also work in any space where you need to be at your clearest in communication and where you need to think and deliver your own truth and clarity, this is why it also works in an office space.
Jewellery
For many centuries Labradorite has been a beloved stone to use in jewellery. There’s something sublimely eye-catching about the way it glitters when it catches the light – almost like wearing a piece of the universe strung across your wrist or pressed against the beating heart. Wearing Labradorite in jewellery is one of the best ways to make the most of its potent and powerful healing properties. Direct skin contact ensures that it connects to the vibrations of your body and can get to work on bringing balance, harmony, and higher artistic integrity across all avenues. It’s gleaming golds, purples, greens, and blues seem to dance like the cosmos making it an ideal choice for those who want to pair it with a versatile and vivacious wardrobe. It can be donned for special occasions as it is so magically eye-catching, but it can also be used as a daily dream catcher for keeping you at the very best of your balance. Labradorite bracelets are a beautiful choice as it invites the stone to beat next to your pulse. Labradorite rings are another powerful choice for those who want a delicate stone set upon their finger. When you combine the Labradorite gemstone with precious metals like silver, gold or even rose gold you can also make the most of those healing vibes. Silver is known for promoting healing of the skin, gold has a balancing effect on the body, mind, and soul, and rose gold can beautifully benefit the nervous system.
If you want to ramp up the healing vibes, you can pair your Labradorite bracelet or Labradorite ring with other heavenly healing stones. The ones that work best with Labradorite are Fluorite with its ability to help us harness the powers of concentration and improving our balance both mentally and physically. Rainbow Moonstone is another stone that Labradorite loves to hang with. Rainbow Moonstone is a piece of magic and runs with themes of luminous visions and shining a light on those hard to see spots. It helps to strengthen psychic connections and to deepen our intuition, which again – feeds into those life lessons of wanting to bring our authenticity, truth, and sense of purpose shimmering to the surface. Sunstone and Obsidian also make for beneficial matches for Labradorite. Amethyst is another incredible stone to invite to the party when it comes to wearing Labradorite. Not only will the soft lavender hues and blue Labradorite shades work wonders together when it comes to making a visual impression, but they are also both stones that keep the Third Eye chakra open and ever ready to receive, not to mention working their magic when it comes to keeping mental energies soft and supple and ever serene rather than being soaked in anxiety and stress.
How to Cleanse your Labradorite Stone It’s important to keep your Labradorite gemstone cleansed and clear so it can radiate the highest levels of energy it has to share. All gemstones benefit from being regularly cleansed and charged, as they do a lot of work in mopping up bad feelings and dispelling negative energies. As a water stone, Labradorite doesn’t shy away from the touch of water and this is one of the simplest and best ways to keep it clean. Simply hold your Labradorite underwater and if needed, use a little soap to cleanse it properly as long as you rinse it thoroughly. This will clear your stone of all that collected negative energy and keep it bright and ready for crystal healing. It’s a tough stone meaning that it won’t suffer and chip like some of the more brittle gemstones. It is worth noting, that the smooth surface of the Labradorite gemstone can make it more prone to scratches and also means that it can gather dust. This is why gentle cleansing can keep your stone in tiptop condition.
If you want to give your Labradorite stone a recharge, its best to leave it in a slice of moonlight for 24 hours. Labradorite loves to be at one with the elements, and in particular, it finds the moonlight a trusted source of sublime energy. Labradorite will also recharge in the sun, but as the light of the sun may cause your stones colouring to fade, it is best to wait for the veil of night to enhance its spiritual energy. Labradorite is a luscious crystal to bring into your life especially if you are someone who will benefit from cracking open the throat chakra for better communication, opening your heart chakra and tapping into those psychic abilities of the third eye. Even if you are just looking for a beautiful stone that gets your creative juices flowing, Labradorite is ever ready to be your muse.
Tapping into our own magic sometimes requires a little nudge from the outside world and this is exactly what Labradorite desires for you. One glance at its Aurora Borealis brilliance and the hypnotic colour schemes swirling beneath the surface of this Stone of Magic and you will be smitten. Good health, creative wealth and spiritual expansion are all waiting for you when you turn to the lyrical lore of the Labradorite crystal.
It's early evening, and the sunset is lighting up the sky with her deep orange hues. Amenei and shakura are settling down for the evening meal.
“I actually enjoyed seeing my family; it wasn't as uncomfortable as I imagined it to be.”
“Why would you imagine it to be uncomfortable?”
“Don't you remember, you were promised to Senet.”
Amenei begins to feel a little uneasy. “Oh yes, but that has been resolved now.”
“Has it? I saw the way my sister looked at you.”
“Like how?”
“She still wants you, I can see it.”
An excerpt from my latest novel The Oracle of Eshe: serial