Sodalite

Chakra: Third Eye

Color: Blue

Appearance: Mottled dark and light blue-white, often tumbled. All sizes.

Rarity: Easily obtained.

Source: North America, France, Brazil, Greenland, Russia, Myanmar, Romania.

Attributes: Sodalite unites logic with intuition and opens spiritual perception, bringing information from the higher mind down to the physical level. This stone stimulates the pineal gland and the third eye and deepens meditation. When in Sodalite-enhanced meditation, the mind can be used to understand the circumstances in which you find yourself. This stone instills a drive for truth and an urge toward idealism, making it possible to remain true to yourself and stand up for your beliefs. Sodalite clears electromagnetic pollution and can be placed on computers to block their emanations. It is helpful for people who are sensitive to "sick-building syndrome". Sodalite eliminates mental confusion and intellectual bondage. This is a particularly useful stone for group work, as it brings harmony and solidarity of purpose. It stimulates trust and companionship between members of the group, encouraging interdependence.

Healing: Sodalite balances the metabolism, overcomes calcium deficiencies, and cleanses the lymphatic system and organs, boosting the immune system. This stone combats radiation damage and insomnia. It treats the throat, vocal cords, and larynx and is helpful for hoarseness and digestive disorders. It cools fevers, lowers blood pressure, and stimulates the absorption of fluid in the body.

Position: Wear directly on the body for prolonged periods of time.