Keywords: Clarity ~ Grounding
Hardness: 5.5 - 6
Chakra: Throat
Planet: Earth
Element: Fire
Locations Found: United States, USA
Tarot Card: The Moon
Keywords: Clarity ~ Grounding
Hardness: 5.5 - 6
Chakra: Throat
Planet: Earth
Element: Fire
Locations Found: United States, USA
Tarot Card: The Moon
Yooperlite is said to be the stone of truth. Aiding in what needs to come to the surface and helping in self-expression. Yooperlite can help with self-awareness, confidence, and acceptance. Yooperlite can help you see reality more clearly. It is thought to assist in establishing a strong connection with the Earth’s energy and promoting stability and balance in one’s life. It activates the throat chakra and helps clear blockages in communication. It is also very grounding in nature. Yooperlite is sometimes used to enhance dream experiences and lucid dreaming. Placing it under your pillow or keeping it nearby while you sleep is thought to stimulate vivid dreams and astral travel.
Yooperlite a recently discovered stone, is a mixture of minerals, which includes syenite, feldspathoid and sodalite. It was discovered in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, USA in 2017. Its founder chose to call it after the nickname used for the UP’s residents, Upers. This stone, because if it’s sodalite content, fluoresces an orange or yellow color under ultraviolet light, resembling fire.
Some commonly recommended stones to work alongside Yooperlite include Clear Quartz for amplifying energy, Black Tourmaline for protection, Amethyst for spiritual growth, Rose Quartz for emotional healing, Moonstone which strengthens connections to the lunar and feminine energies and Lepidolite to aid in emotional healing and balance.