What is Labradorite?
Labradorite is a member of the Feldspar family. It’s easily recognised for its remarkable labradorescence.
The stone, usually coloured grey / green, dark grey, black, or even a smokey white, is composed of aggregate layers that refract light as iridescent flashes of bright blue, gold, green, copper and even pink and purple.
What is the Meaning of Labradorite?
If your life has been feeling dull or you’ve been feeling stuck, the flashes of light within a Labradorite hold the perfect energy to bring the magic back into your life and bring new possibilities your way. Labradorite is also believed to be one of the most powerful crystals for protection.
The History of Labradorite
Labradorite crystal gets its name from the town of Labrador, Canada, where the stone was discovered.
It only takes one look at Labradorite’s flashy iridescence to understand where the many legends about this stone come from. According to native Canadian lore, Labradorite is said to contain the light of Aurora Borealis. In the myth, it is believed that the lights were “set free” by one of their ancestors who broke through the rocks with his spear. The lights that remained were set into stone, giving birth to Labradorite.
How can Labradorite help me Physically?
Labradorite is beneficial to the lungs and may assist with respiratory problems, bronchitis, and colds. It assists in digestion, regulation, and metabolism.
It has been used in treatment for eyes and brain disorders, to stimulate mental acuity, and to reduce stress and anxiety. It may also be soothing during menstruation, for PMS symptoms, and for pain relief.
Labradorite lowers blood pressure, reduces sensitivity to cold, and alleviates rheumatism and gout.
How can Labradorite help me Emotionally?
Labradorite crystal is one of the most powerful stones that can support your intentions by encouraging you to go after what you truly want without placing any limits on what you can achieve. Some of the benefits of working with this crystal include reducing stress and anxiety, calming an overactive mind, and increasing personal magic.
What are the Metaphysical properties of Labradorite?
Labradorite is a powerful protector of the aura, preventing energy leakage, and others from tapping into and draining your personal energy. The Labradorite crystal healing properties are linked with the crown chakra, the energy centre that governs spiritual expansion and higher levels of the mind and spirit. If you’re looking to expand your mind and increase your spiritual growth, the Labradorite crystal meaning can connect you to higher realms of consciousness.
Where should I Place Labradorite?
Placing labradorite in your living room to encourage positive vibrations and clear all feelings of discomfort and tension, you can also put it in your meditation area to help you attain mental clarity and peacefulness.
Placing Labradorite on your desk is a great way to stay focused and to feel encouraged!
Why should I wear Labradorite?
If you truly want to make the most of Labradorites energy then you can’t go past wearing it!
Benefits of Wearing Labradorite
- It helps to regain strength and perseverance
- It helps in self- healing
- It is an amazing protector
- It helps in spiritual growth.
Other stones that complement Labradorite and are great to wear together are moonstone, smokey quartz, lapis lazuli, Herkimer diamond and amethyst.
We at Astra & Stone firmly believe that all emotional and physical issues and any needed treatment should always be discussed with a medical practitioner. We believe that crystals in no way replace or replicate care from a doctor.
