Azurite

Azurite in lithotherapy

Traces of azurite have been found in many numerous civilizations since the XXVIIth century before Christ. Already, the Egyptians exploited it from the mines of Wadi Magharah since nearly 5,000 BC Jesus Christ.

Then, the Egyptians of the IVth dynasty (last dynasty of in ancient Egypt) were used in ointments to soothe wounds. They also used it as a blue pigment. Then, they created splendid murals or decorated small works of art. On the other hand, clairvoyants or priests would paint a third eye on their front, convinced that this would accentuate their powers.

At the same time, the Greeks had baptized this stone the name kuanos (cyan). They also considered as a stone with immense healing power. Visit The Romans named it caeruleum. The Romans and Greeks extracted this stone from the mines on the island of Cyprus or Armenia. Pliny the Elder, born in 23 A.D. named it "armenium".

In civilization Maya, blue azurite was sacred and sacredly symbolized the wisdom of the heart. The Mayans and entered into communication with superior intelligence.

In the Middle Ages, this blue stone is imported from Germany and Hungary with the function of coloring manuscripts. This stone played an enormous role in the manufacture of frescoes and all kinds of artistic works. For example, the all-azurite creation of the vaulted ceiling of a chapel ceiling in Padua.

In 1824, the name azurite, from the Persian "lazhward", a was given by the mineralogist and geologist, François Sulpice Beudant, to this fabulous stone in reference to its magnificent color blue. Mining companions medieval people called these stones "blue mountain" or "copper blue", based on their copper content.

Nowadays, this stone, with its various shades of blue, is primarily for jewellery-making. This stone is a copper carbonate. This mineral belongs to the category of stones soft and not very dense. Azurite is mainly blue in color. It can have an intense ultramarine blue, even bluish black or sometimes matte blue.

It is said of this stone that it is an unstable mineral, because it can change into malachite due to oxidation through pseudomorphosis (a mineral with the appearance another mineral). In nature, it can be can be found in various forms: massive earthy, bulbous or spherical.

Azurite deposits

The main deposits are in Peru, in Mexico, Russia, Morocco Madagascar.

Les properties of azurite in lithotherapy

Its virtues on the psychic level

Azurite stone is a source of energy that contributes to development of intelligence, because it promotes better understanding. Likewise, very effective in times of tension enormous. So it gives you the strength to succeed exams or job interviews. Azurite soothes anxieties, stress, nervous state.

This stone is to purify the mind and have beneficial harmonious thoughts. A clear mind means to have a healthy and optimistic outlook on life and the future. Because of these skills, it improves our understanding of others world in general.

It's a stone that works deep down and releases wounds of the past. The trauma, once explained, eliminates discomfort sometimes unconscious. She is perfect to ward off fear, grief and anxiety. states of intense sadness. In fact, she reduces anxiety and eliminates hesitation by building self-confidence.

At the same time, she regulates people who have a feeling of superiority over others. It brings humility.

Having an azurite gives a good appreciation of the when it comes to making important take. It strengthens communication, imagination and creativity. As such, it instills the spirit of enterprise and daring to act. It also gives you the courage assert their ideas and opinions.

Its virtues physically

Azurite neutralizes energies it eliminates stress and associated tensions.

It promotes the proper functioning of the chakra of the throat.

It is said to restore energy during physical and psychological tests important.

It protects against external pollutants.

Azurite, lithotherapy and signs astrological

Azurite is effective on all the signs of the zodiac, but its action is enhanced when carried by the following natives:

Sagittarius symbol of spiritual evolution and intellectual. It is made to accomplish and often possesses a strong mental superior. Wearing azurite strengthens the of his intellect. He loves to travel and discover new lands. It's a freedom-loving sign that hates routine. But beware, he's capable of to multiply projects and not carry them out to the end. He can get excited about lots of causes without really participating. In love, he is seductive and positive. He is always looking for a soul mate. He calms down and loves children. He is able to build a family provided that it retains its freedom;

Capricorn a symbol of ambition, a symbol of social elevation. This sign represents mountains, solitude and patience. It can reveal a great avarice, a certain coldness. He's organized and methodical. This sign is said to be old before its time. age, as it shows a great deal of serious. He prefers work to vacations. He is sensitive and very introverted. He needs achieve a degree of professional success to feel good. Anxious by nature, the of an azurite allows him to find new soothing. In love, he is shy and complexed. For fear of being tricked, he prefers alone. As he matures, he learns to trust and feel good about yourself ;

Balance symbol of balance and harmony. justice. It represents union, marriage and hates solitude. This sign needs to be loved and admired. He has a taste for beauty and refinement. On the other hand, this sign has a lot of to make a decision, because it means and choose one side over the other. He's known for his kindness and his ability to smooth the way disputes. Wearing an azurite to move forward in life, because it gives him awareness of who he really is. He goes from forward and doesn't live in the past. It does natural chic. Her sense of justice gives him an open mind spirit. In love, he is romantic and seeks harmony and peace. He will seek to get married very early, because he's so lonely horror.

Azurite and chakras of the third eye and throat

Azurite's preferred chakras are the third eye chakra and the chakra of the gorge. Azurite encourages meditation and spiritual elevation. It links the body to the spirit. Associated with the throat chakra, it encourages people to speak out, freeing the creativity. It also gives the ability to express feelings and to be listening to others.

Maintenance, purification and recharging azurite

As soon as an azurite arrives at the heart of your family, proceed to its purification and its recharge. These operations must be carried out at least once a month or after a intensive use.

Put your azurite under running water (avoid using salt), dry it with a towel. soft cloth. You can also purify it in a Tibetan bowl or with incense.

Deposit it in the moonlight for the recharge it with energy or place it on a cluster of quartz or amethyst druse for 24 hours. hours.

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