 Labradorite
This shimmering stone encourages patience; it assists in changes, attracting strength and perseverance. The energy of Labradorite helps transformation of intuition into action helping you put your thoughts into deeds. It is a true celestial stone, symbolizing the moon - helping you to advance and a stone of the sun - giving you vitality for your "self" during transitions. Labradorite is also known Spectralite.
The name Labradorite comes from the province of Labrador in Canada, which is a famous locality for Labradorite with an iridescent play of colors. Feldspar is derived from the German word feld which means field. Iridescent Labradorite is sometimes referred to as Spectralite.
According to an Eskimo legend, the Northern Lights were once imprisoned in the rocks along the coast of Labrador, and then a wandering Eskimo warrior found them and freed most of the lights with a mighty blow of his spear. Some of the lights were still trapped within the stone however, and thus we have today the beautiful mineral known as Labradorite.
Traditionally, Labradorite is thought to bring good luck.
Labradorite which shows an iridescent play of colors is used in jewelry and lapidary items, and as an ornamental stone it has many popular uses such as in decorative clock faces, table and counter tops, facing for buildings, etc..
The astrological signs of Labradorite are Scorpio, Sagittarius and Leo.
Labradorite is said to provide quick relief from anxiety, hopelessness and depression, replacing them with enthusiasm, self-confidence and inspiration. It is said to dispel negativity and to bring clear understanding by enhancing clarity of thought and improving one's ability to cooperate with others in harmony. Labradorite is also said to give perseverance, strength and enhanced intuition when one is experiencing times of conflict and change.
Labradorite is said to be helpful in treating eye and brain disorders, and to help regulate metabolism and the digestive process.
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