How To Use Lapis Lazuli To Tap Into Motivation & Inspiration, From Experts

There are crystals and precious stones for everything from relaxation to protection, and if you're in need of a little motivation, lapis lazuli is the one to go for. Here's what to know about the benefits and properties of this crystal, plus how to work with it, according to crystal experts.

And nowadays, it's still revered by crystal enthusiasts all over the world.

According to Askinosie, lapis lazuli is extremely empowering, so it's great to use when you want to take the lead in your own life. As she explains, "It can be comforting to allow others to make decisions for you [but] if the choices don't work out the way you intended, you can place the blame on somebody else. So, instead of relying on others to make a decision for you, let lapis lazuli empower you to follow your own lead."

To that end, she adds, it's especially helpful if you're feeling outside influences and pressures to do something you don't want to do. "It helps you to realize your authority in your own life, and if you find yourself looking to others for permission, lapis lazuli can help you look no further than yourself and remind you that you are in charge of creating your own life," she says.

Depending on their color and properties, crystals are associated with different chakras in the body. And in the case of lapis lazuli, its deep blue color connects to the third-eye and throat chakras, which support our ability to speak our truth and tap into intuition, respectively.

One simple way to work with a crystal is to pair it with a mantra or affirmation that relates to the stone's benefits. For lapis lazuli, Askinosie says, a fitting mantra would be "I take the lead in my own life." Repeat this affirmation while meditating, with your lapis in your nondominant hand, and feel the empowering energy of the stone and mantra working together.

Another easy way to work with any crystal is to journal with it as you write about your goals. Askinosie suggests taking your journal and writing down five things you can do today to be a leader in your own life. As you're writing, hold your lapis lazuli in your nondominant hand, and of course, be sure to follow through on the list afterward.

"Call on crystals that you can program with the intention to speak honestly, like truth stones lapis lazuli, turquoise, or amazonite. They're best worn as necklaces as reminders to have the courage to speak your truth," she previously wrote for mindbodygreen.

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Lastly, Askinosie notes this is a great crystal to keep in your bedroom because it's not so energizing that it would disrupt sleep, while also helping you connect to your intuition while you sleep. While you snooze, she says, "It helps you to tap into your inner power and probably could bring some pretty cool and interesting dreams."

As Askinosie tells mindbodygreen, she likes to pair it with pyrite for prosperity and amethyst for boosting intuition. Some other good stones for the third-eye include sodalite, labradorite, lepidolite, and fluorite, and for the throat chakra, consider celestite, blue lace agate, turquoise, and aquamarine.

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Whether you want to boost your intuition, speak your truth, or take charge of your own life, lapis lazuli is a perfect crystal to reach for. However you choose to use it, allow this striking blue stone to offer you the motivation and clarity you need to move forward.