Iolite

Stone1 tradition

overview

Iolite looks violet-blue from one side and clear yellow from another. Legend says the Vikings used thin slices of it to find the sun on cloudy days, so it is the stone of finding your way.

Uses

Finding your way
Travel
Intuition
Visions and dreams

ritual

Working with it

Carry iolite on journeys, or hold it in meditation when you need direction.

ingredient_profile

Planet: ☽︎ Moon
Element: Water
Works for: Intuition Travel Divination Dreams
Forms: tumbledrawjewelry
How to use: Carry in a pocket or pouchHold in meditationWear as jewelry
Hardness: 7–7.5 on the Mohs scale

ReceptiveMohs 7–7.5

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Where the traditions place it

Moon — Common practice