Another year is upon us and I hope it brings you all the health, joy and happiness you deserve. A beautiful blue crystal to use this month is Blue Kyanite. Blue Kyanite was first discovered in 1789 by A.G. Werner and was named after the Greek word “kuanos”, meaning “blue”. Blue Kyanite can be found all throughout the world, with important commercial deposits located in Brazil, Burma, Mexico, South Africa, Namibia, and Kenya.
The benefits of Blue Kyanite center around communication, tranquility and spiritual growth. It is a stone that is devoid of negativity and does not retain it. Because of this, it never needs cleansing! It inspires loyalty and fair treatment of others and can be beneficial in negotiations and diplomacy. It promotes good communication and encourages self-expression. It can even aid with public speaking which can be beneficial to those who abhor it.
This stone can build pathways that bridge emotional, intellectual and spiritual intelligence. It can help to quiet the mind and expand awareness. It clams anger and anxiety and helps release negative emotions. It can relieve stress and aid in meditation.
It is believed to help heal problems with the throat and larynx. It can aid those who have problems with speech or singing.
Blue Kyanite can reduce anger and bring tranquility. It can open one to greater compassion and empathy. All of these make it a useful stone with which to enter a new year.