What is Azurite?

Azurite is a prismatic crystal. It is made up of copper carbonate hydroxide and is soft blue in color. Azurite is an ancient stone; it takes its color intensity from the copper element and it’s crystals tend to be monoclinic. Azurite means inner strength and balancing emotions.

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Plunge into the waters of your mind and swim down until you discover the treasure trove that sits deep within. Azurite is your oxygen tank, enticing you to delve even further. The deep blue stone of Azurite is a place where the sky seems to melt with the sea, this fusion of carbonate mineral shot with copper ore and blended with Malachite creates a shimmering gemstone of grace and beauty.

For as long as the world remembers, Azurite has been a stone held high in spiritual reverence. In Ancient Egypt, it was considered to be a sacred stone, saved solely for use by high priestesses and priests. It’s also a stone said to be connected to the lost city of Atlantis. In China, it was believed to be the stone that cracked open celestial pathways and Native Americans used Azurite to communicate with spirit guides. When it comes to Azurite, there are a ton of lofty connections. Even here on our mortal plains, Azurite was celebrated for its beauty. For thousands of years, artists and creators would take the stone and ground it down to a beautiful blue pigment to use in paintings and fabric dyes.

This Stone of Heaven and celestial energy has been mined in many far corners of the earth – from the mountains of Chile to the sculpted rocks of Arizona in the USA, the fabled lands of Egypt, the dunes of Namibia, ancient strongholds of Peru, along with Australia, Russia, and France. There’s something so alluring about this vibrant blue stone that makes the mind realign with its all-seeing purpose and even its the very name of Azurite meaning comes from the Old Persian word for blue. If you want to know more about the mystic qualities of Azurite then keep reading.

For those who aren’t called into being by this rich blue stone, take a look at our essential guide to healing gemstones and find a crystal that captures you.

Healing Properties 

Soaked in spiritual power, Azurite is well known for its wealth of healing energy and for turning up the volume on secret psychic abilities. For anyone who has been attracted to the idea of tapping into their own clairvoyance, connecting with their intuition, and seeking guidance from spirit guides – Azurite could be just the stone to open those doors. While the swirling blue stone may be best known for its cosmic connections, that doesn’t mean it falls short when serving the emotional and spiritual body too. Here are a few more ways in which Azurite soothes the soul…

Physical Healing Properties

Azurite is all about removing blockages in life so you can flourish and this also applies to physical blockages that could be harming your health. This stone has the power to help cells heal and to ensure a solid flow of oxygen through the body and the brain. Azurite can also be an amazing stone for helping treat disorders like dementia and any other illnesses that have a degenerative effect on the body. It also works to help the body overcome migraines and headaches and can work wonders when it comes to detoxing. With Azurite in your life, your skin can be flushed with health, your teeth grow strong, and your spine seems to fall into alignment.

Mental & Emotional Healing Properties

Azurite is a complete emotional cleanser, ever ready to tie up all those dangling threads of anxiety, worry, and scattered thoughts – gifting your mind a much-needed Marie Kondo sort out. It shines a light on all the corners of your soul that could do a touch of healing and provides strong support and softness of being to help you tackle this with compassion and inner truth.

For all those who struggle when it comes to standing up for themselves and speaking their mind or those who feel they bend over too far backwards for others, Azurite is an amazing gem for helping you stand in your own power and shaking off the shackles of guilt and people-pleasing behavior. Anything that isn’t serving you any more is pushed aside by the healing energy of Azurite. Fears and phobias can be cut out from you bring Azurite into your life. Not only will Azurite give you the inner strength to face your fears, but it helps your heart to do all that unraveling to get to the root of the cause.

Metaphysical Properties

When it comes to metaphysical healing moods this is where Azurite truly seems to shine. It’s a stone connected to inner vision. Throughout the whole of history, mystics and healers have turned to Azurite to help connect them with spirit guides. An aura cleanser and a chakra healer – Azurite works to remove blockages from endless energy points, keeping those sweet vibrations flowing. Azurite is connected to the third eye chakra – the place of our deep intuition and inner guidance. It also connects with the heart chakra – where we learn to send love out into the world and how we choose to take love in. The blue color of Azurite radiates health and wealth to your throat chakra too, enticing you to own your own power and to have the courage to speak your truth. Finally, it also connects to the crown chakra – the place where we connect to higher messages from the universe.

Zodiac Birthstone

When it comes to zodiac magic, the connection between Azurite and Sagittarius is written in the stars. Azurite is an amazing stone for Sagittarius as it helps to strengthen the mind, fine-tune the memory, and grants time and space for calm reflection – all the tools you need to tap into the healing psychic powers. Sagittarians can be quick to jump from one thing to the next, they lose patience with the task at hand and can be a little careless. Azurite taps into that abundance of energy and helps to hone it. It helps you to realign your soul with the universe so you can move a little slower and with a calmer edge.

Aquarius is another glorious sign that matches with Azurite. As Aquarians can be a little tricky to sway into a new way of thinking, Azurite lends a hand and helps them overcome emotional situations by bringing balance, thought, and fabulous composure into the mix.

If you are curious to know which gemstone is the right match for your zodiac sign check out our guide to picking healing crystals to suit your astrological nature.

How to Use Azurite

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Those who choose to bring the azure blue hues of Azurite into their world are sure to find their body, mind, and soul beautifully nourished. This is a stone that brings a sense of spiritual wonder to any space. Whether you select gemstone jewelry that centers around the amazing Azurite crystal or even if you select Azurite as a stone for your meditation space or sacred altar, it can be a fascinating tool to use in the context of connecting to higher thinking and strengthening those gossamer threads that are believed to extend to the spirit realms. Even for those who want to keep their communication earthbound, the healing stone of Azurite presents you with the power to use your voice.

Home & Office 

In Feng Shui practice the Azurite stone is a mood and mode shifter. Ever ready to clean out unstuck energy from a room. This royal blue stone is an incredibly creative tool to bring into your space. Whether studio or home office, having the Stone of Heaven close by can kickstart your creative heart and bring you into divine inspiration. As a heart and throat chakra stone, Azurite is also a good stone to have in communication spaces. It is a delight to weave into family dynamics or relationship settings as it encourages connection, truth-telling, and bigger picture thinking.

Jewelry

All those who don’t want to let the delight of Azurite out of their sight can opt for beautiful Azurite jewelry. The blue coloring and the high vibrations make this stone such a stunner that it will make you feel as though you are carrying a slice of paradise with you. An Azurite Bracelet, a ring upon your finger, or even a pendant all have the benefit of being in close connection to the skin. When we have healing crystals resting directly on the skin this promotes those high vibrations to sink in and directly clear the blockages within. Azurite jewelry is how you make the most of Azurite’s harmonious powers.

If you are looking for stones that work in symbiosis with Azurite, you could choose to wear it alongside Chrysocolla with its creative spark or Lapis Lazuli with its shimmering soul energy.

How to Cleanse Your Gemstone

As a sacred stone known for its ability to shift emotional and physical blocks, dark blue Azurite is a hardworking stone and benefits from a good cleanse and recharge every now and then. Keeping our stones clean and clear is a vital part of honoring their practice and can also ensure they are humming and glowing at the top of their game, ever ready to clear out those negative thoughts. A little mild soapy water and a soft cloth can be all you need when cleansing your Azurite. If you want to charge up your Azurite then leave it under starlight. Simply place it on the windowsill or in the light of the big sky on a clear night and let the heavens do their work filling your Azurite will all kinds of cosmic charm.

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Final Thoughts on Azurite

Azurite is one of those gemstones that captures the spirit of sacred stones and deep soul healing. For those looking to do the work and clear out that old emotional trauma, this is the stone that wants to give you the strength to tackle that side of life. It doesn’t mean that Azurite is all about weight and heaviness, on the contrary, it’s a stone that reminds us that healing doesn’t need to mean suffering, but it can mean light and life and living in flow. It is an incredible mind stone, ever ready to nudge you towards expansion and higher thinking in the light of the truth. If you have been waiting for a way to flood into your potential, this stone will guide you out into the clearing.

What are your thoughts on Azurite? Are you struck by its spiritual energy? Share your thoughts in the comments.