Iolite, gemstone - tumbled

Iolite, gemstone - tumbled, sold individually

size: diameter 20-25mm

Iolite is a magnesium aluminum silicate mineral and is a deep blue/violet color. Iolite or Cordierite, discovered in 1813 in samples from Níjar, Almería, Spain, is named after the French geologist Louis Cordier. The name "iolite" comes from the Greek word for violet. Another old name, "dichroite," is a Greek word meaning "two-colored stone," referring to cordierite's strong pleochroism.

Symbol meaning

Iolite is a stone of vision and connects with intuition. It activates the 'third eye' and has been used in shamanic ceremonies. According to legend, the Vikings used slices of iolite to reduce glare when looking at the sun to determine their location.

Iolite is said to promote understanding of the causes of addictions and freedom from addictions. It is thought to help bring out the true Self, free from the expectations of those around you. Iolite is also believed to encourage taking responsibility for yourself and thus help overcome codependency in relationships.

Ritual use

Iolite can be used on an altar to symbolize and manifest things according to its symbolic meanings, or to attach your own personal meanings to the stone. The stone can be carried around like an amulet, to remind you of your aspirations and the things it represents. With several iolites, you can build a crystal grid in a space, around an altar, or for other ritual use.

Example ritual using iolite:

Here is a simple meditation designed to promote mental clarity and intuition. Before you begin, make sure you are in a peaceful environment and have time to focus.

Preparation:

• Choose a quiet place where you can sit comfortably.
• Hold the iolite in your hand and examine it carefully. Notice its colors, shapes, and the feel of its surface.
• Close your eyes and breathe deeply in and out a few times to relax yourself.

Focus your attention on iolite:

• Hold the iolite in your hand and observe its energy. Imagine its energy flowing into your hands.

Start meditation:

• Imagine sitting in a peaceful garden, surrounded by beautiful nature and blooming plants. The sun is shining from a clear sky.
• Let yourself relax and breathe deeply the scent of clean air.
• Imagine the energy of iolite surrounding you, creating a protective and clarifying light around you.

Activate your intuition:

• Focus on your heart area and imagine a small light coming on there. This light represents your intuition.
• Allow the light to slowly grow and expand throughout your body, imagining it filling every cell in your body.

Questions and answers:

• Once you have entered into meditation, you can ask a question that you want to gain clarity on.
• Be open to the answers and observe what thoughts or feelings arise.

Thank you and closing:

• When you are ready, thank iolite and your intuition.
• Take a deep breath and slowly open your eyes.

This meditation can help you open up to your intuition and increase your mental clarity. Remember that every experience is unique, so be open to what this meditation with iolite offers.

Note! Crystals and minerals are natural products, so each one is unique. As a result, colors, shapes, and clarity may vary. Light brings out their natural beauty best. Trust that the stones selected for you by intuition will resonate best with your personal purpose.