La Labradorite, Histoire, Symbolique et Vertus

Labradorite, History, Symbolism and Virtues

Labradorite – Shield of Light and Mirror of the Soul

1. History & Origin

Labradorite takes its name from the Labrador region of Canada, where it was discovered in the 18th century. Revered by the Inuit people as "the stone of the Northern Lights," it is renowned for its iridescent reflections (blues, greens, golds, purples) called labradorescence, which appear to capture celestial light.

Mysterious and captivating, labradorite is the stone of therapists, intuitives and sensitive souls, because it acts as an energetic shield while revealing the depths of the being.

The main deposits are located in Canada, Madagascar, Finland, Russia and Ukraine.


2. Composition & Physical Properties

Mineral family : Plagioclase feldspar

Chemical formula : (Ca,Na)(Al,Si)₄O₈

Color : dark gray to black with iridescent reflections (blue, green, gold, purple)

Hardness : 6 – 6.5 on the Mohs scale

Crystal system : Triclinic

Luster : Vitreous to pearly

Special feature : labradorescence (changing internal light reflections)


3. Virtues & Benefits in Lithotherapy


A. Emotional and psychological benefits:

  • Protects against negative energies and overwhelming emotions
  • Acts as an invisible cloak for hypersensitive people
  • Strengthens intuition, clairvoyance and subtle perceptions
  • Helps to regain one's alignment in the face of external influences
  • Promotes creativity, inspiration and access to deep memories

B. Physical benefits (tradition):

  • Supports the nervous system and soothes stress-related tension
  • Strengthens vitality in cases of chronic fatigue or mental exhaustion
  • Helps balance hormones and regulate internal energy cycles


4. Associated Chakras

  • Third Eye Chakra (Ajna): For intuition and inner vision
  • Throat Chakra (Vishuddha): inspired expression, personal truth
  • Solar chakra (if golden labradorescence): protection and inner radiance


5. Associated astrological signs

  • Cancer: emotional protection, refocusing
  • Scorpio: transformation and clairvoyance
  • Sagittarius: Spiritual Anchoring and Inner Exploration
  • Pisces: Intuitive opening and psychic protection
  • Gemini: Harmonization of Multiple Thoughts


6. Purification & Recharging

Purification:

  • Pure water, fumigation, singing bowl
  • Avoid direct salt

Recharging:

  • Moonlight (full moon)
  • On quartz or selenite clusters
  • Visualization: protective blue mist diffusing into the stone


7. Symbolism

Labradorite is the stone of the inner magician, the healer, the one who enlightens others without extinguishing themselves.

She embodies:

  • Soft protection, without closure
  • Intuitive awakening anchored in reality
  • The mirror of the soul, where shadow reveals hidden light
  • The quiet strength that embraces mystery without fear

It is an essential ally for all sensitive, intuitive people or those engaged in a path of support or awareness.

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