Sodalite Meaning and Benefits.

 

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Sodalite Meaning – General Information.

Sodalite is one of the densest of the dark blue stones. It is a chloric sodium aluminum silicate with a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6 and named Sodalite for its sodium content. It is classified as a feldspathoid and is quite well-known for its rich blue colour, intermingled with white Calcite. Quality blue or blue-violet material is used in jewellery, while lesser quality material is seen in carvings and as inlay or ornamental facing stone. Sodalite commonly occurs in a massive or granular habit, although rare transparent or translucent crystals can also form. Other names for Sodalite are Blue Stone, Canadian Blue Stone, Canadian Lapis, and Glaucolite.

Sometimes mistaken for Lazurite or Lapis Lazuli. However, Sodalite is a more traditional royal blue instead of the others’ rich ultramarine colour. It rarely contains the gold-coloured flecks of Pyrite, common in Lapis. Also, unlike the even color of Lazurite, Sodalite distinctly displays white veining or mottled patches of Calcite, and sometimes with small black inclusions. Also referred to as “poor man’s Lapis” because it has similar colour and affordability.

 

Sodalite Meaning – History.

Sodalite was first discovered in 1811 in the Ilimaussaq complex in Greenland. It gained importance as an ornamental stone in 1891, because of vast deposits of quality material discovered in Ontario, Canada. The most celebrated source of Sodalite is the Princess Sodalite Mine, located a little east of Bancroft, Ontario and so named in 1901 for the Princess of Wales. While attending the World’s Fair in Buffalo, New York, she received a gift of Bancroft Sodalite. Captivated by the stone, she arranged to decorate her London residence, Marlborough House. In 1906, 130 tons of Sodalite were shipped to England to decorate the Princess’ royal home. The Sodalite from the Princess Sodalite Mine varies in its intensity of blue and often surrounded by a grayish-white mineral called Nepheline; also referred to as Princess Blue, or under its old trade name, Alomite.

 

Sodalite Meaning – Metaphysical Benefits.

Sodalite conveys insights about the self and provides an honest evaluation of your gifts, motivations, strengths, weaknesses, and destiny patterns. It dispels mental confusion and stills the mind. It also allows you to receive new information, and ushers in an enlightened perspective on life. Sodalite increases consciousness, idealism, and striving for the truth, as well as eliminating guilt and fears. It helps you own and verbalize your true feelings and to stand up for yourself. It is the ultimate calming crystal, also making it excellent for meditation and deep journeying. Sodalite has ideal energy for helping those who are oversensitive, defensive, and impulsive. Assists those prone to anxiety or panic attacks by stabilizing the mind and allowing a shift from emotional to rational. It expels anger and negative thoughts and also empowers the release of guilt, phobias, core fears, and control mechanisms that may be holding you back.

Sodalite is a talisman of the writer and the creative and is known for enhancing focus, also creativity, inspiration, and clear communication. Also called the ‘Stone of Creatives’, the ‘Poet’s Stone’, as well as the ‘Stone of Truth’. It is helpful as a research or study aid. Helps you to remain centred and able to sort out the new and unfamiliar. Stimulates deep thought, as well as increasing inventiveness and originality. It is excellent to use as a psychic shield and to prevent others from stealing your ideas and inspirations. Ideal for use in group work, as it promotes unity and brings about a commonality of goals and purpose. Furthermore, it stimulates companionship and mutual dependence. It also encourages self-esteem, self-trust, and trust in others.

Sodalite is useful for blocking EMF and clearing electromagnetic pollution. It is also very beneficial for those who are sensitive to sick-building syndrome and/or electromagnetic smog.

A valuable support crystal for women. It is useful for balancing emotions and reducing outbursts brought on by PMS, menopause, or other hormone-related matters. It promotes understanding and helps with coming to terms with issues of aging, entering a new phase of life, loss of fertility, and empty nest syndrome.

 

Sodalite Meaning – Healing.

Sodalite is useful as a purifying aid to cleanse the lymphatic system, glands, and organs. It may ease water retention and also improve cellular hydration. Supports the regulation of blood pressure as well as a racing pulse or heart. It relieves the symptoms of menopause. Also reduces inflammation for conditions such as sinus infections, fever, headaches, and muscle strains. It may also be useful in treating the throat, vocal cords, and larynx, and particularly useful for soothing hoarseness and laryngitis. Ameliorates deficiencies of calcium, also reducing acid in the system, as well as other digestive disorders. It is also useful for combating excess weight, insomnia, and damage due to radiation.

 

Tips for Using Sodalite

• Hold, wear, or carry Sodalite to reclaim composure, and to maintain a calm, stable energy.
• Place Sodalite on the Third Eye area to attain intellectual understanding and a clearer perspective.
• Work with Sodalite to help correct aggressiveness and reduce any tendencies towards sadism or masochism.
• Utilize Sodalite as a research or study aid and help you remain centered.
• Use Sodalite as a psychic shield to keep others from stealing your ideas and innovations.
• Place Sodalite on or near computers to interrupt their negative emanations and clear electromagnetic pollution.
• Hold Sodalite on take-off and landing to alleviate fears when flying.
• Keep Sodalite nearby to help counteract jetlag.
• Place Sodalite under your pillow or on your nightstand to encourage restful sleep.
• Wear Sodalite to improve your focus, and enhance your creativity.

 

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Disclaimer: The outlined metaphysical and healing properties in this website are for inspiration and reference. We gather this information and alleged properties from writings, books, folklore and various other sources. They are also dependent upon the attitude and beliefs of the individual. Furthermore they do not replace diagnosis or treatment by a qualified therapist or physician.