Sugilite

Imagine life as a big, beautiful tapestry. Each person we meet and every bond we form is like adding a new thread to this tapestry. The more connections we make, the stronger and more vibrant our tapestry becomes. It’s like every friendship, conversation, and shared moment adds strength and color to the overall picture of our lives. So, every time we reach out and connect with someone, we make this tapestry even more meaningful and beautiful.

Rare crystals like sugilite also seldom attract attention from people, especially those who are just starting out in crystal healing.

As one of those people, I got immediately curious when I heard about what others who already encountered sugilite called this crystal: “the Premier Love Stone of this Age”.

I wondered why a relatively new stone would immediately garner lofty admiration from people, and now that I’ve obtained it, I understood the reason. There’s something about the energy that sugilite gives that promotes harmony in my surroundings.

Whenever I got to work with sugilite felt more connected to my family and friends, and they also felt the same way. After my observations, I started recommending it to everyone.

In this article, we’ll embark on a mystical journey together as we delve into the transformative powers of Sugilite, a stone of deep spiritual resonance and earthly embrace. We’ll explore not only its benefits and uses, but also how to incorporate them into your meditation rituals, how to take good care of your sugilite crystals, and which stones to pair it with. Let’s begin!

Sugilite is a cyclosilicate mineral, which usually appears as prismatic crystals. First discovered in Japan by petrologist Ken-ichi Sugi in 1944, it’s relatively new to the crystal scene.

Despite this, however, many crystal enthusiasts and collectors have found that sugilite emits powerful energies that benefit many areas in a person’s life, including personal development, relationships, and even spiritual growth.

Commonly found as an opaque, purple-pink stone, sugilite is also often called “purple turquoise”. At first glance, sugilite and turquoise bear many similarities in appearance, except of course that the latter is evidently not purple and that they are completely different.

Perhaps this association is due to the “jelly-like” and mottled appearance that sugilite has, which is reminiscent of turquoise.

How do you say sugilite?

Like many minerals and crystals named after the person who first described them, sugilite is pronounced the same way as that of the person’s name. In the case of sugilite, however, it’s commonly mispronounced as “soo-jee-lyt”, with a soft “g” that sounds like “j” as in “gem”.

But because the name “Sugi” is pronounced as “soo-gee” with a hard “g” as in “glass”, therefore sugilite should also be pronounced the same way, which is “soo-gee-lyt”.

Sugilite is also called sugalite, luvulite, royal azel, royal lavulite, and cybelene. Sometimes, these names are being used to refer to specific color variations of sugilite or its source.

Where is sugilite found?

Although it was first discovered in Iwagi Islet, Japan, the sugilite stone that was found there wasn’t much of a gem quality. Moreover, it’s yellow in color, which is quite different from the reddish-violet sugilite stones that are popular.

The violet stone that sugilite became famous for was discovered and mined in other locations, primarily in the Wessels mine in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa.

Other countries that have sugilite deposits are Canada, India, Tajikistan, Australia, and Italy.

Is sugilite rare?

Sugilite is considered to be rare even though it has been found in many places. Not only because the quantity in these locations is small, but also because most of the accessible sugilite isn’t gem-quality stones.

Usually massive in form, sugilite crystals are rare. Even rarer are the translucent sugilite “gels”, and these types are the ones used in jewelry.

Sugilite comes in almost all shades of violet, from pale lilac and lavender to deep, dreamy purple hues. Sugilite with deeper color hues are said to be more expensive.

Sugilite is among the purple gemstones, which is believed to emit violet rays. Listed in this category are amethysts, purpurite, tanzanite, and basically every other color that has a violet color.

Crystals with violet ray energy have the power to heal various afflictions, not just on the physical body, but more importantly on the person’s mental and emotional being as well.

Sugilite can be used in many ways. Moreover, since it’s sometimes found in larger chunks than other crystals, it doesn’t only come in cabochons and stone specimens. It’s also used as a material for sculpting statues. On rarer occasions, it’s cut into gemstones for jewelry use.

Suffice to say, sugilite can be fashioned into almost anything, including necklaces, rings, bracelets, accessories, home decor, lucky charms, and meditation stones. However, if you choose to buy a sugilite in the form of jewelry, make sure that it has enough protective settings. With only a score of 6 on the Mohs scale, it can be scratched by harder materials.

On the other hand, because it has a lot of benefits, it’s advisable to bring sugilite with you on travels and use it during meditation.

You can also use it as a decoration at your home and or in your workplace.

Lightworkers and those currently doing spiritual work will also find sugilite to be highly useful, as it can protect, heal, and purify energies around it.

Sugilite Physical Benefits

Sugilite gemstones are known for their healing energies on the well-being and the physical body. Below are some of the benefits you can enjoy with the use of sugilite:

• Pain Relief

  Because of its manganese content, sugilite is believed to be effective in relieving pain. Sugilite’s healing energies absorb and transfer the pain to the crystal itself. As a powerful pain reliever crystal, you can place the stone near the part of your body where you feel the discomfort, and its energies will work their powers to heal the pain.

• Headache

  Similarly, sugilite is also said to be effective for curing headaches. One suggestion on how to use it is to place it near the third eye chakra or between your eyebrows to ease pain.

• Recovery

  Sugilite can also cure colds, flu, and other common illnesses. It can help you recover from sickness more quickly.

• Digestive System

  If you are experiencing stomache, having a sugilite nearby can ease the pain.

• Insomnia

  Sugilite is also very useful in treating sleep disorders like insomnia. Due to its calming effect, sugilite can help you have a good night’s rest.

• Detoxification

  Sugilite’s purifying abilities also extends to the physical body. It can help the get rid of toxins in your various bodily systems and cleanse the blood.

Sugilite Emotional Benefits

Sugilite’s healing properties not only help the corporeal body but also improves the mental and emotional well-being of a person. Here are some of its benefits:

• Relationships

  Sugilite isn’t called the “love stone of this age” for no reason. It’s one of the best stones to have around as it improves one’s relationship with others and themselves. This stone is especially useful for those who seek to improve their relationship with others, especially their romantic partners. This crystal works on helping mend broken relationships, too. It helps in healing emotional wounds brought by conflict and misunderstanding. It promotes forgiveness and acceptance, helping one see the bigger picture instead of being blinded by what is shallow and temporary. Sugilite brings emotional healing at all levels, and thus it’s highly recommended for people who are trying to move on from a broken heart.

• Kindness

  This kind and nurturing stone promote forgiveness in all. It encourages one to move on from the painful past, as well as fills one with hope and compassion.

• Stress

  Sugilite’s uplifting energies can help you deal with stress. If you have been overwhelmed by work or day-to-day problems, having a sugilite nearby can help you become much calmer.

• Anxiety

  As such, sugilite is also helpful for people who have anxiety. The stone promotes mental and emotional well-being, which makes it a great stone to have.

• Calming

  This lovely crystal brings calmness with it. Additionally, it purifies thoughts and dispels negativity. Having one around might help you achieve inner tranquility much faster, especially when you are in stressful situations.

• Enthusiasm

  This stone brings positivity and bright energy to its surroundings. It helps you become much more welcoming towards other people as well.

• Insight

  Sugilite can help you see the truth, even a painful one. It teaches you that only by lifting the dark veil will free you from being trapped in an illusion. It reminds you that although they may seem beautiful, those fabricated lies that you may have created yourself won’t help.

• Acceptance

  Because sugilite helps you see the truth and brings you hope for the future, it also promotes acceptance. By only accepting the truth, can you begin living authentically and thus become much happier than before.

Sugilite Metaphysical Properties

Sugilite has also excellent metaphysical properties and abilities that can help your spiritual development. Here are some of them:

• Protection

  Sugilite is a powerful stone of protection. Whether you wear it as a piece of jewelry, carry cabochons in your pocket, or have a decoration made from this crystal, sugilite can be used for protection. It can shield you from parasitic entities that want to feed off your positive energy and light. It also absorbs negative emotions from others so you won’t be swallowed by them. If you are a light worker or someone who does spiritual work for others, having a sugilite around can lighten the load, so you can continue helping others. According to some crystal workers, sugilite even creates a “shield of light” that sifts out negative energies for you.

• Dreams

  Sugilite is excellent in dream recall and preventing nightmares. It also helps you have a lucid dream.

• Psychic Ability

  Sugilite is said to have the power in awakening latent psychic abilities, such as automatic writing.

• Channeling

  Sugilite also helps you connect with higher beings and seek their guidance. It also helps you decode their messages and understand their purpose.

• Spiritual Development

  Sugilite is very useful for spiritual growth, particularly for those who feel like they don’t belong in this world. It helps you understand your purpose for being here and remember your reason to incarnate. This crystal can strengthen the link between the physical and spiritual realms. In other words, this stone can help you feel grounded and be in the moment, while never forgetting your soul’s journey and purpose.

• Intuition

  Because of its strong connection to the third eye, sugilite can also promote your intuition and helps you see beyond.

• Wisdom

  Sugilite can help you see this life’s lessons and gain insight into those experiences. It helps you become more wiser and loving.

• Children

  Sugilite is a great crystal for children because of its many abilities. It protects, uplifts, and heals. It’s useful in providing comfort during stressful situations. Sugilite is also believed to aid learning, as well as being useful in treating cognitive disabilities. For children prone to sleep problems and nightmares, putting sugilite under their pillow can help.

Sugilite is a fantastic stone for meditation. As a purple crystal that emits violet ray energy, sugilite can open your crown chakra to open your crown chakra, thus making you more receptive to the guidance of spiritual beings from the higher realms. At the same time, this wonderful stone also opens the flow of energy all the way down to the chakra.

Thus, it can help you facilitate a connection with the higher dimensions and experience spiritual love, without being overwhelmed.

There are many ways to meditate with sugilite. One method you can do is by holding it in one hand while meditating. You can even wear it if you prefer.

Sugilite Chakras

Sugilite is said to have the ability to resonate with all of the seven chakras, awakening each as it goes from the crown to the base chakra.

• Crown Chakra

  With its deep purple color, sugilite is one of the crystals that strongly resonate with the crown chakra. The Crown Chakra is the seat of our spirituality. It’s also associated with one’s wisdom, intellect, and understanding of our own spirituality. When this chakra is blocked, we become narrow-minded. A closed Crown Chakra also affects the others below it, as energy can’t pass through.

• Third-Eye Chakra

  Sugilite also opens the Third Eye Chakra. This chakra is the home of our intuition. If this chakra is blocked, we may not be able to see the truth even when it’s in front of us.

• Heart Chakra

  Sugilite can also resonate with the Heart Chakra. This chakra is also the seat of love and compassion. When this chakra is blocked, we feel disconnected from others and may even have a hard time forgiving past faults.

• Root Chakra

  Finally, sugilite can help open the Base Chakra. This is the seat of our physical identity and belonging. If this chakra is closed, we don’t feel grounded and distrustful of others.

Sugilite doesn’t really have variants. However, people have classified sugilite stones based on color and locality.

For instance, royal lazulite refers to sugilite with lavender color.

The deep manganese mines in Hotazel, South Africa called Wessel mines also gave birth to the term “Wesselite”. Even Hotazel itself is alluded on other sugilite trade names, like “Royal Azel” and “Royal Azelle”.

One popular but rare variant of sugilite though is “sugilite gels”. These are usually translucent crystals, mainly used for jewelry, and are expensive.

However, all of these are just other names for sugilite. Though they differ slightly in appearance, they have the same benefits and effects.

Although sugilite is powerful in itself, pairing it with other stones will enhance its abilities even further. Some crystals are also combined with sugilite to complement their energies. Generally speaking, sugilite makes a good combination with other purple crystals, but they may also be used with others.

1. 

   Amethyst

   Being one of the purple crystals itself, amethyst is also used in healing and meditating. Moreover, it connects with the crown and third-eye chakra. If you want to enhance the powers of sugilite even further, pairing it with an amethyst would be ideal.

2. 

   Tanzanite

   Tanzanite is a highly powerful stone commonly used for spiritual work and healing. It can facilitate a connection with the spiritual realms, too.

3. 

   Seraphinite

   Seraphinite is a healing stone that can relieve pain, such as headaches. It can also combat stress and anxiety.

4. 

   Orange Calcite

   Orange Calcite is a bright and uplifting stone that encourages enthusiasm and joy. Paired with sugilite, it can help you deal with negative emotions and promote mental stability.

5. 

   Tiger’s Eye

   Tiger’s Eye is a powerful stone with many abilities. It can protect you from negativity. It can also promote mental, emotional, as well as physical well-being.

6. 

   Stichtite

   Stichtite is a calming stone that helps you deal with stress and anxiety. Furthermore, it can also assist with Kundalini activation and chakra alignment.

7. 

   Unakite

   Unakite is a stone that helps with relationships. It also eases fear and enhances focus.

8. 

   Hematite

   Hematite is an empowering and healing stone. Not only does it help in relieving pain, but it also assists in promoting focus and mental clarity.

9. 

   Moldavite

   Moldavite is one of the most powerful stones to use for connecting with the higher realms. It’s also said to be helpful in relationships.

With the wealth of abilities sugilite has, it can soak up a lot of negative energy fast. Being used in protection, healing, and meditation, your sugilite needs regular cleansing in order to release the negative energies that have attached themselves to it. If a sugilite has been neglected for a long time, it can possibly break.

The simplest way to clean sugilite is by soaking it in warm water and drying it with a soft cloth. There are also other ways to cleanse and charge it, but be careful not to expose them to harsh chemicals or materials.

Here’s the list of cleansing methods you can use with your sugilite:

• Soapy Water

  Some stones can be cleaned in soapy water. When cleaning them, ensure that you use a gentle soap and carefully remove any dust or debris from the stone. After the stone is clean, rinse off the stone with lukewarm water and pat the stone down with a soft cloth.

• Full Moon

  Cleansing your stones with the full moon is an excellent way to remove negativity. At twilight, place your crystals on a windowsill or a place where they will be able to absorb the light of the moon (and its vibrations). Remove the stone the following morning before the sun gets too high into the sky. You can also place several stones on a grid to charge with a specific intention.

• Sound

  If you have large stones or a number of crystals, using sound may allow you to charge all of them at once. You can use Tibetan bells, a singing bowl, or tuning forks to create a vibrational tone that will fill the stone and renew them again. Play the sound for about 10 minutes to charge your crystals.

• Smudging

  Smudging your stones will immediately remove negative energies, so it is important to open a window for them to leave if you are cleansing your crystals indoors. Simply light either used bundled or loose sage with a match then blow out the flame to produce smoke. Wave the stone through the smoke for 30 to 60 seconds to clear bad vibrations. Ensure you use a fire-safe bowl or plate for safety.

• Visualization

  Visualization is a safe and powerful way of charging any of your crystals. Take time to center your energy and ground yourself, then pick up the sone in your hands. Focus on filling your hands with a radiant light through visualization for a minute or two. Focus on removing the negativity from the stone, allowing it to be cleansed and recharged with purpose. You should be able to feel the energy within the stone shift into positivity.

Conclusion

Sugilite is a captivating gem, offering a spectrum of benefits from meditation to protection, healing to harmonizing relationships. Its rarity only accentuates its value, making it a sought-after crystal for those on a path to wellbeing, and it’s certainly worth the extra mile of getting a sugilite as it can do a lot of things for you. Embrace sugilite’s myriad gifts — let it soothe, shield, and spiritually elevate your journey, making every aspect of life richer and more profound.