Voice Chakra
Chrysocolla
Chrysocolla combines Malachite (the green) for emotional expressiveness and Turquoise (blue) for humility, but together they spell self-compassion and stepping light, particularly with regard to self-judgement. This stone (and its qualities) cannot be underestimated for its impact (and implications) regarding self-care. It is about the inwardly-oriented voice: how do you speak to yourself? Chrysocolla is like a counterbalance for the more outwardly oriented Lapis. To be a complete person, it’s not just all about how you project and achieve “out there” – but how you take care of yourself – what you project and how you receive within and towards yourself. If you’re interested in buying Chrysocolla, or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to write me: Kyle@CrystalConcentrics.com.
Lapis
Lapis is the epicenter (or axis) of the Throat Chakra – or Human/Crystal Energy Zone – which I call Voice. It is the strongest of the stones connected thereto – in the sense that it is dominant – but it does not replace, nor should it be construed as being “more important” than the others. Other Voice stones include Chrysocolla, Turquoise, Kyanite, and Sodalite. The latter is a lesser version of Lapis, in other words it evokes Lapis energy, but is less potent (and also less expensive). I explain these other varieties on other parts of this site, or you can write me for more information about them. Back to Lapis! It speaks to the primary purpose and expression of our vocation (job) or avocation (dream job, or passion). Per the card from my Crystal Meditation & Affirmations deck (featured image), you ideally want ‘what you do’ and ‘who you are’ to be aligned, or one and the same. Alas, this isn’t possible for all of us, and is also a challenge for those who think of themselves as being on the right path towards achieving that complementarity. Structurally, Lapis is made up of 3 primary ‘ingredients’ – Lazurite (the blue), Pyrite (the gold), and Calcite (the white) – and is generally valued more highly when there is more blue and gold present than white. Historically, Lapis has been prized throughout the span of known civilization – going back to at least 7000 BCE – and artistically, it’s been used to make deeply colored paint pigment going back to the Egyptians, and up through some of the most renowned painters of the Renaissance Email Kyle@CrystalConcentrics.com with interest in these or other Crystals, whether it’s more you’d like to learn, or whether you’re interested in purchasing them.
Turquoise
Turquoise is its own entity – though partakes of the composition of Chrysocolla – and in this pure form, is like unadulterated innocence, personal purity, lightness of Being, self-forgiveness and gentleness. The most prized material comes from Arizona in the U.S. – but there are significant sources of it elsewhere – including mingled with other materials in Chrysocolla havens, like Peru. Turquoise is often “stabilized” – like it’s shellacked – to keep it from crumbling, and is often sold as such, when in fact what many people sell as Turquoise is dyed (generally Howlite). The items here are pure, unless stated otherwise, be sure to read the individual descriptions. Email me: Kyle@CrytalConcentrics.com with questions, or to purchase some Turquoise, I specialize in custom mail order and would happy to find something wonderful for you!