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Sodalite is a mineral belonging to the sodalite group of tectosilicates. It is typically opaque and is easily recognised by its deep royal blue colour, often mottled with white streaks or patches of Calcite. Its name reflects its sodium content (soda). It possesses a durable structure and a vitreous to greasy lustre, making it an excellent material for carvings, beads, and jewellery. It is often used as a deep blue ornamental stone.
Sodalite is known as the "Stone of Logic, Truth, and Rationality." It is highly effective at clearing mental confusion, calming the mind, and stimulating rational thought, objectivity, and truth. It enhances self-esteem, self-acceptance, and the ability to trust one's own judgement. Sodalite is exceptional at promoting communication, encouraging the user to speak their truth clearly and honourably. It balances emotional swings, stabilises the mind, and transforms deep-seated fears and guilt into positive understanding.
Hardness: 5.5 to 6 on the Mohs scale (it is somewhat sensitive to acid and requires care).
Chakra: Primarily the Throat Chakra (for communication and truth) and the Third Eye Chakra (for logic and intuition).
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius, Gemini, and Virgo.
Benefits: Enhances rational thought, logic, and objectivity, promotes clear and truthful communication, aids in calming anxiety, emotional balance, and stability, boosts self-esteem and self-acceptance, and helps to dissolve guilt and deep-seated fears.
Source: Brazil, Canada, India, Greenland, Namibia, USA.
How to use Sodalite
Place it in your home: Keep a piece in a work space or study to promote mental clarity, focus, and rational thinking, particularly when engaged in complex problem-solving.
Meditate with it: Hold the stone or place it on your Third Eye Chakra during meditation to quickly quiet mental chatter and access a state of logical clarity and deep intuition.
Carry it: Keep a piece in your pocket or bag, especially before public speaking, meetings, or difficult conversations, to draw on its energy for clear, honest, and courageous communication.
Wear it: As jewellery (a pendant close to the throat is ideal) for continuous access to its calming, clarifying, and truth-enhancing vibration throughout the day.
Use for inner work: Use the stone when engaged in journalling or self-reflection to help recognise patterns of self-criticism or guilt, encouraging you to accept yourself with clarity and confidence.
