Iolite, Cordierite Meaning, Benefits, Healing Properties & Uses

Crystal Guide

Metaphysical Properties and Purposes, Spiritual,Mental, Emotional and Physical Healing Energies, Uses,Chakra Energy, Meditation, Color Energy, Care,Cleansing, Charging, Programming, Legends, Fun Facts, History, Feng Shui and More.

Keywords

commitment, loyalty, connection, focus,

clarity of thought, self expression, clear vision, intuition,

insight, detox, journey, dreams, exploration, illumination,

crown chakra, third eye chakra, water element

I O L I T E

"Stone of Vision"

aka: Blue Water Sapphire, Cordierite, Dichroite

A property called pleochroism is very pronounced in Iolite, producing different colors when the stone is seen through different positions. Overall, Iolite appears as violet-blue or indigo, but in different positions may shift to a yellow-gray or honey color, and even to a clear light blue. It is also referred to as “Water Sapphire” or Dichroite. Iolite’s name comes from the Greek ios, meaning violet, and is the gem version of the mineral Cordierite.

U S E S

Iolite is believed to activate the visionary creative side of the mind, inspiring artistic self-expression through writing, song, movement, and other endeavors.

Iolite helps in recovering balance, and is recommended for those suffering from disorientation, lack of motivation, chronic disorganization, and distraction.

Iolite strengthens the resolve to take on responsibility and carry through, and provides self-assurance and endurance in adverse situations. Iolite is a valuable resource for promoting energy and aiding in the reduction of debt and responsible financial management.

Iolite provides a renewed sense of balance and clarity for those who feel they have bad luck, and motivates individuals with disorganized lives to begin incorporating organization through manageable, practical methods.

Iolite resonates with the energy of twilight, a beautiful violet-blue that stimulates the astral bodies and psychic awareness. It reveals realms beyond the usual waking consciousness and is ideal for astral projection, dimensional and other inner vision works, and is excellent for past and alternate life work.

Iolite is a stone of the muses, activating the visionary, creative side of the mind, and accessing thoughts and ideas beyond the ordinary. It inspires creative self-expression through writing, song, movement and other artistic endeavors.

Use Iolite to strengthen family dilemmas. Place in the living area if sibling rivalry or the presence of a new step-parent is causing a child to feel excluded. Use Iolite if family members have over-high expectations of you, or if your career path was chosen for you because of family connections. As an amulet, Iolite brings travelers safely home. Give a piece of Iolite jewelry or a stone as a farewell gift to students leaving home or emigrating family members.

Iolite can assist in understanding and releasing the origins of addiction. This enables individuals to express their authentic selves, free from external pressures and expectations.

W E A R O R C A R R Y

Iolite is a powerful conduit crystal for channeling and amplifying the Universal Life Force and our energy to accomplish our goals. It aids in our efforts to gain what we seek, enhance our lives, protect what we value, and defend us from undesirable elements.

E M O T I O N A L E N E R G Y

Iolite examines the inner path of the deep self. It assists in letting go of the belief that one needs to control inner experiences, and dissolves fear of the unknown or suppressed parts of the psyche. It increases the capacity to move forward, and allows for the understanding that the examination of one’s wounds is the most direct path to healing. It is a stone of inner treasure, helping to uncover the lost parts of oneself, and in receiving the peace one’s spiritual journey brings.

Iolite releases discord from relationships and helps overcome codependency within close partnerships

M E N T A L E N E R G Y

When in the midst of adversity, Iolite helps to provide solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems. It promotes a calm, positive state of mind, instills hope, and assists in decisions on how to proceed. It gives the emotional distance needed for a clearer perspective.

P H Y S I C A L E N E R G Y

Iolite has purported benefits such as supporting physical resilience, minimizing the impact of alcohol consumption, assisting with detoxification, and improving liver health. Additionally, it may reduce fatty deposits throughout the body.

Iolite has been utilized for its digestive regulation properties, as well as its ability to promote hair and nail growth.
Iolite is used to bolster nerve function, aiding in alleviating paralysis and numbness in the limbs, and promoting pain endurance.

Iolite may assist in healing of the eyes, migraines and headaches, disorientation and dizziness. It also stimulates memory, and prevents insomnia, nightmares or sleep disturbances

S P I R I T U A L E N E R G Y

Iolite provides the vision to move us, physically and spiritually, from one realm to the next. Iolite is an excellent crystal for shamanic journeying, increasing the vividness and detail of inner visions, and bringing forward the symbols locked within the psyche that would illuminate the issues one must face for continued growth. It strengthens the resonant link between the mind and the heart. Wearing Iolite helps awakens and sustains one’s psychic gifts, making it the perfect stone for astrologers, tarot readers, mediums and other intuitives.

C H A K R A E N E R G Y C E N T E R

Iolite carries a violet-blue energy that activates and clears the Third Eye, opening communication and awareness from higher vibratory realms.

The Third Eye Chakra, also called the Brow Chakra, is the center of our perception and command. It directs our sight and everyday awareness of the world. Our consciousness is located here, and we relate to ourselves through this chakra.
It balances the important and the unimportant, sorting meaning from data and impressions. It commands the energy flow within the body. When the brow chakra is in balance we see clearly and understand what we see. We can interpret visual cues and our perception is high. Our thoughts and internal communications within ourselves are healthy and vibrant. We are open to new ideas, dreams, and visions. We can be quietly observant, and reflective. We can control the flow of energy within all the chakras. The dark blue/purple crystals of indigo are used to treat imbalances of the brow chakra. This is the color of an empty sky, of solitude and reflection. It is a quiet color, one of mystery and wisdom and judgment.

Iolite may also link with, or stimulate, the Crown Chakra, located at the top of the head. It is our gateway to the expanded universe beyond our bodies, and controls how we think and how we respond to the world around us. It is the fountainhead of our beliefs and the source of our spirituality.

M E D I T A T I O N

Known as the “violet stone,” Iolite is one of the major crystals used in the Third Eye/Crown areas during healing, guided meditations, and during astral travel. Its positioning produces different outcomes and success levels, and should be determined using one’s intuition capabilities. Iolite produces an electrical charge when in contact with one’s auric field, and both strengthens and aligns with the subtle bodies.used in the Third Eye/Crown areas during healing, guided meditations, and during astral travel. Its positioning produces different outcomes and success levels, and should be determined using one’s intuition capabilities. Iolite produces an electrical charge when in contact with one’s auric field, and both strengthens and aligns with the subtle bodies.

F E N G S H U I C E N T E R

W A T E R E L E M E N T

In feng shui, Blue colored Crystals and Gemstones bring us the element of Water.

The Water element is one of the most vital elements because water represents the flow of energy. The flow of energy, or “chi,” is crucial for creating a harmonious and well-balanced environment. Water's domain encompasses spirituality, intuition and emotions.

The Water element symbol: Wavy lines

Blue Water element Solfeggio frequency: 741 Hz - Throat Chakra - Awakening, intuition. By potentially stimulating the mind, promoting creativity and self-expression, and providing mental clarity, listening to the frequency of 741 could help with intellectual work and problem-solving. It can also support decision making, which can lead to a healthier and more fulfilling life. Known as a “detoxifying frequency,” 741 Hz is sometimes used to help those suffering from chronic pain.

Water Energy is traditionally placed in the:

Entryway - Use a compass to determine direction (see directions below)
North - Career and Life Path, Wisdom, Knowledge

A balance of Water Energy brings:

inspiration, rejuvenation, wisdom, insightfulness, luck, wealth, abundance, prosperity, stillness, quiet strength, purification, spiritual connection.

Too much Water can create the feeling of:

unbalanced, the sense that you're drowning emotionally, you feel overwhelmed, overly social, depression, lethargy, weight gain.

When there's not enough Water Energy, you may experience:

a lack of sympathy, loneliness, isolation, stress, pettiness, grumpiness, ill, malnourished, unhealthy cravings, harmful habits.

B L U E F E N G S H U I

Water represents the flow of energy and will assure a balance of energy as your life unfolds and flows. To keep your life moving forward towards your goals use Blue Crystals to enhance any area where you need:

A sense of Direction and control, protection, respect, tranquility, peacefulness and calm.
Emotional Well-being – Water is closely associated with emotions. The ‘sound’ of flowing water can have a calming effect on our mind and emotions. Add a water feature where you sleep and implement Crystals in and around it.
Reflection and Clarity – Water’s reflective qualities symbolize introspection, clarity of thought and clear communication.
Good Fortune – Water is associated with the flow of luck and good fortune. Add water features with Crystals and Gemstones near entryway, if you want to increase the good fortune in your life.
Relationships – Water element crystals can enhance communication and connection, which is important in developing your relationships.
Wisdom – Feng shui belief connects the Water Element with wisdom, clarity, and intuition. Use water element crystals to increase your proficiency in these areas.

E N T R Y W A Y

The main entrance of a home is more than just a way to enter the house. It is believed to be the gateway to success and advancement in life. Feng shui considers the main entrance to be one of the key areas of a home, often referred to as the "mouth of qi" in Classical Chinese philosophy, representing the flow of life force.

How to check the Feng Shui direction of my front door?

The facing direction of your front door can be found by standing at the entrance of your home or space and looking outside, and then, with the help of a compass, finding out where it points. Do the process at least 3 or 4 times to get the correct idea.

A T W O R K

Iolite can be used in the workplace to enhance focus, intuition, inner wisdom and clear communication with co workers. Iolite can also help unlock creativity and imagination.

D I D Y O U K N O W ?

Iolite was known as the Vikings’ Compass. Leif Eriksson and other Viking explorers who ventured far out into the Atlantic Ocean, away from any coastline that would help determine position, used thin pieces of Iolite as the world’s first polarizing filter. Looking through an Iolite lens, they could determine the exact location of the sun and navigate safely to the New World and back

C L E A N S I N G & C H A R G I N G

Cleanse = Eliminates Stagnant Energy.

Charging = Crystals need to be Charged in order to Replenish their Energy, just like a battery!

Crystals & Gemstones function similarly to batteries, emitting positive energy at a specific frequency into our bodies, resulting sometimes in a tingling sensation. Crystals absorb and convert negative energy, but they have to use their own energy to create a protective shield, which is necessary for deflecting or repelling negativity. When we use a crystal, it will eventually run out of energy and need to be recharged, just like a battery. In its depleted state, the crystal may have also absorbed negative energy, necessitating cleansing and then recharging it.

C L E A N S E

Cleanse by running under Spring water, using Sage Smoke, Intention or place on a bowl of Earth mixed with light salt. Sunlight and Moonlight can be used as well. Always follow your intuition.

C H A R G E

Charge by placing on or near Selenite, Quartz Crystal or Smokey Quartz. You can also charge by placing your crystals in Sunlight for 1 - 3 hours or Overnight during a Full Moon - place your crystals on a table by a window or on a windowsill.

P R O G R A M M I N G

Programming your Crystals & Gemstones involves setting your intentions and infusing the Crystal with your desired energy. To program your Crystal, find a quiet space, hold the Crystal in your hand, and visualize your intentions. Focus on the qualities you wish to enhance or the goals you want to manifest. Feel the Crystal’s energy merging with your purposes, and state your affirmations or intentions aloud. The vibrational energy emitted by spoken words holds great power, as do our thoughts, our crystals are tools that amplify and direct our desires and wishes.