Sodalite Crystal: Emotional Balance

Origin and Geography

• Sodalite is a mineral found in places all around the world, including the state of Maine, Arkansas, Mt. Vesuvius in Italy, Ontario, British Columbia, Brazil, Namibia, Russia and elsewhere. Sodalite from Brazil is an especially vibrant blue that is very popular with jewelers. Canadian sodalite can be lighter blue and speckled, like a starry night. Namibian sodalite has fewer inclusions and a more uniform color and translucency than most. Russian and American sodalite crystals come in a wide variety of blue tones and patterns.

Color and Composition

• Blue crystals have always been, and remain, some of the most beloved due to the enduring popularity of the color blue. Sodalite’s marine-like, deep royal hue is bright and appealing ~ happy but sophisticated and a good choice to wear with almost any color. The white veins and patches that mix with the blue add appealing dramatic contrast, making every cut stone unique. The white is white calcite, a mineral that adds beauty but also adds to the structural integrity of sodalite crystal.

Energetic Properties

• Anyone looking to improve their emotional balance and overall sense of calm will find sodalite crystal very compelling. People appreciate this beautiful blue and white stone for its power to keep intense emotions from affecting their communication style. By promoting calm and clear thinking, it allows people to better understand what is triggering them, and then convey their thoughts and needs in a less emotional, more matter of fact way. Self-esteem, self-acceptance, and self-trust are really improved and solidified in this way. For those who strive to improve their interpersonal skills the properties of sodalite may be very useful.

Sodalite Jewelry

• The beautiful blue color of sodalite makes it perfect crystal to add to jewelry. Because it has a medium hardness, however, it can be scratched and so it is best used in pieces that will not undergo a lot of daily wear and tear. Wearing sodalite can add a balancing calming energy to your day, making it easier to navigate stress or chaos. Carrying a sodalite pocket stone is another way to keep sodalite close and benefit from the harmony it encourages between emotions and thoughts.

Therapeutic Uses

• Sodalite’s ability to calm anxiety, steady the mind, and increase concentration make it a great choice for therapeutic tools and for meditation, in particular. Any practice that requires deep focus and insight should find including sodalite in the practice space to be beneficial. The harmonious energy of its vibrations may even elevate understanding and compassion between people ~ an asset in group settings.

Zodiac Resonances

• Although sodalite is not a birthstone of Aquarius or of Virgo its vibrational energy and influences are well suited to both of these signs. For Virgos involved in complex projects or responsible for synthesizing lots of information, sodalite may soothe and clarify their detail-oriented minds. Because Aquarians are creative and comfortable exploring new ideas and thoughts they may find themselves moving at a faster pace than non-Aquarians around them. Sodalite may help them stay balanced enough to convey their ideas to others as well as possible.