Lepidolite is not in the top 10 of the best known crystals – in fact it’s probably not even in the top 100, but once you encounter it you’ll be so glad it found its way to you. It’s calming, gentle energy seems to envelop you in a comforting hug, which is why one of its nicknames is the Grandmother Stone. It’s also known as the Peace Stone and the Stone of Transition, and these names give us a clue why we might need lepidolite in our lives.

Natural lepidolite is usually a soft, lilac-grey colour, and when it was first discovered in the mid 19th century, it was called Lilalite. Lepidolite comes from the Greek word lepidos, meaning ‘scales,’ and in fact the natural stone does have the appearance of having scales, like a dragon! It’s quite a soft stone – 2.5 – 3 on the Mohs Scale of hardness, while quartz is 7, and that accounts for the scale-like appearance that prompted its name.

Lepidolite’s name comes from the Greek lepidos, meaning ‘scales.’ The softness of the stone gives it a scaly appearance, rather like dragon scales!

Like all purple stones, lepidolite is good for easing anxiety, but it has the edge on some, because it contains lithium, which is used in antidepressant and calming medications. The levels are safe, but you shouldn’t make infused crystal water with lepidolite for two reasons; it’s a soft stone and can be easily damaged by immersion in water and there’s the risk of other minerals leaching out into the water. Just keep the stone close, where you can see it often and feel its comforting energy.

Because it’s a calming stone, lepidolite is a great stress reliever, and it can help you sleep better if it’s kept in the bedroom. Physically, it promotes the release of dopamine, which tones down the ‘fight or flight’ stress response, lowering the blood pressure and reducing the risk of heart disease or stroke. It’s also known to boost the immune system and the central nervous system by promoting feelings of tranquility and allowing the body to repair itself and fight infection in the absence of stress.

Lepidolite is excellent for calming anxiety and harmonising the spirit

Lepidolite can also help with hormonal irregularities, such as PMS or menopause symptoms, and because of the lithium in its makeup, it can even relieve and guard against Alzheimer’s and dementia. You know that wonderful feeling of calm that descended on you as a child when you were wrapped in a big Grandma hug? Lepidolite is pretty good at restoring that calm, contented energy!

Lepidolite is excellent for helping you accept and embrace change rather than resisting it, which is why it’s known as the Transition Stone. It can help you deal with grief and trauma, and cut ties with the past so you can live more in the present moment. If you need help with accepting change and moving on, hold your lepidolite in your non-dominant hand and set the intention for it to help you heal from trauma and let go of the past so you can enjoy the present, because that’s all that really matters. We can’t change the past, so we shouldn’t dwell there, and we don’t know what the future holds, so it’s pointless worrying about it!

While lepidolite and other healing crystals can help with emotional and physical wellbeing, they are not meant to replace conventional treatments. If you experience symptoms that are giving you cause for concern, get checked out by an appropriate health professional. Healing crystals are intended for use as complementary, holistic treatments, and should always be regarded as such.

Lepidolite helps you let go of what no longer serves you and accept change

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