Sapphire Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Blue Corundum
A calm blue gem of wisdom, truth and quiet, focused intuition.
- Intentions
- Wisdom, Divination, Peace
- Element
- Water
- Planet
- The Moon
- Day
- Monday
- Chakra
- Throat, Third Eye
- Color
- Deep to pale blue, also yellow, pink and other colors
- Hardness
- 9
- Found in
- Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Australia, Montana
How to use it
- Study companion
Keep sapphire on your desk while you read or study your craft. Before you begin, hold it and ask for a clear mind, then set it where you can see it as you work.
- Speak your truth
Wear sapphire near the throat, or hold it for a minute, before a conversation where honesty matters. Breathe slowly and picture calm blue light helping your words come out kind and clear.
Works well with
Substitutes
History and folklore
Sapphire has been linked with wisdom and the heavens for a very long time. In medieval Europe, clergy and kings wore it as a sign of truth and faithfulness, and folklore says it could guard against envy and deceit. The ancient Persians told a story that the sky was blue because it reflected an enormous sapphire. It is the birthstone of September. As with ruby, rough or star sapphire is an affordable way to bring its calm, thoughtful energy into your practice.
A calm blue gem of wisdom, truth and quiet, focused intuition.
- Intentions: Wisdom, Divination, Peace
- Element: Water
- Planet: The Moon
- Zodiac: Virgo, Libra
- Day: Monday
- Chakra: Throat, Third Eye
- Color: Deep to pale blue, also yellow, pink and other colors
- Hardness: 9
- Found in: Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Australia, Montana
How to use it
- Study companion. Keep sapphire on your desk while you read or study your craft. Before you begin, hold it and ask for a clear mind, then set it where you can see it as you work.
- Speak your truth. Wear sapphire near the throat, or hold it for a minute, before a conversation where honesty matters. Breathe slowly and picture calm blue light helping your words come out kind and clear.
Works well with: Blue Candle, Mugwort, Monday, The Moon, Ansuz
Folklore
Sapphire has been linked with wisdom and the heavens for a very long time. In medieval Europe, clergy and kings wore it as a sign of truth and faithfulness, and folklore says it could guard against envy and deceit. The ancient Persians told a story that the sky was blue because it reflected an enormous sapphire. It is the birthstone of September. As with ruby, rough or star sapphire is an affordable way to bring its calm, thoughtful energy into your practice.
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