A calcium-enriched feldspar mineral which is created when heat and pressure melt and mix various rocks and minerals - namely sodium (Albite), and calcium (Anorthite) with silicon and aluminium, Labradorite has a labradorescence (hence the name) which illuminates much like the Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights. Also known as the 'Schiller effect'. Labradorite can be found in Italy, Greenland, Finland (sometimes known as Spectralite), Russia, Canada and Scandinavia. The crystals are often found in colours ranging from purple to grey-blue, green, yellow and brown.
Legend has it that an Inuit warrior saw that the Aurora had become trapped in a piece of stone - he used his spear to strike the stone to set the light free. It is a stone synonymous with art and magic, full of mysticism and energy.
In crystal healing, Labradorite is used to calm the mind, ignite imagination allowing for new ideas. It can be a useful stone to have when going through transformations and changes. Offering strength and perseverance in support of those changes.
Physically, it is thought to relieve an array if disorders: eyes, brain, stress and tension, metabolism, colds, gout, hormone imbalance, PMS and painful periods, rheumatism, high blood pressure, lungs - it is also thought that during radionic treatment, Labradorite can pinpoint the cause of disease! People also use Labradorite to support a healthy digestion, clear anxiety, and stimulate mental clarity.
In spiritual terms, it is thought to be the 'bringer of light'. Labradorite is believed to connect us to universal energies - ideal for those who embrace the mysteries of the universe! It is believed to remove unwanted energies from the aura and prevent energy blockages. It is said to stimulate intuition including the art of 'right timing' - where messages seemingly surface to our conscious mind. Labradorite aligns the physical and etheric bodies, raising consciousness whilst grounding spiritual energies into the physical body. It is used for strengthening faith in oneself, and trust in the universe - removing any projections from other people that have gripped onto the aura.
Chakra ~ associated with both the throat and third-eye chakras, Labradorite releases any communication blockages brought on through lack of confidence specifically when we don't feel heard or understood. Labradorite also helps us be more conscious, supporting us to let go of things that no longer serve us and prepares us for transformation that may be more aligned to our infinite purpose.
