September sure didn’t rush in like the wind, but when I think of the stones of September, I think of sapphires.
But sapphires aren’t the only stone that belongs to the month of September. Among the stones representing September is the lapis lazuli, a midnight blue gem with glimmering gold etched into its veins.
From what has been gleaned from history, lapis was often used in Persia and Ancient Egypt. The earliest recorded use of lapis was found in the Egyptian “Book of the Dead”. According to the book, the stone would be placed within the burial coffers of deceased Egyptian royals, “a ritual ceremony for safe passage and protection from evil for their deceased.” Lapis was central to honoring the Anubis, Ancient Egyptians’ god of the death, ensuring that the deceased remained dead and that evil spirits didn’t tamper with funeral rites.
The most popular, and current, use of the stone is its role in the art of divination and communication with gods and spirits, though its ability to invoke power and energy in psychic powers is not its only use.
Another draw of this stone is that it is one of the few crystals that deals primarily with goddesses rather than gods. Lapis honors a whole host of goddesses. Greek and Roman goddesses like Hera, the goddess of marriage, and Venus, the goddess of love. It also honors lesser-known goddesses like Inanna, the Sumerian goddess of the underworld, Nuit, the Egyptian goddess of the heavens, and Danu, the Celtic river goddess.
Lapis lazuli is historically known for its unique ability to recognize a psychic attack and block it, returning the energy to its source. The stone is truth-telling, evoking honesty and burning away the lies. The reason behind its usage in communication with gods and spirits. Lapis keeps away malevolent spirits as it protects the user from evil and keeps away those with false or harmful intentions.
Due to its healing qualities, lapis’ primary connection is to the element of water. The remedial energy purifies the user who invokes it. Healing with lapis lazuli can lead to the healing of relationships, warding against negative energies, and ensuring your voice is loud enough to be heard. Perhaps that was why ancient kings and queens were such tyrants —they coveted too much lapis.
Among the fine gems and stones in the month of September, lapis lazuli is one of the more useful stones. Lapis lazuli can be found at the local gem stores such as Garden of Beadin’, Rock, Soul, Love, and The Painted Wraith. Don’t waste any time. If not for its amazing protective and healing qualities then for its beauty.