Lapis lazuli is associated with the 3rd eye and also the throat. It is one of the oldest spiritual stones, being used to stimulate psychic abilities and intuition. It expands awareness and helps in connecting with ones higher self. It can also enhance dream work and spiritual journeying.

Lapis lazuli is a stone of truth in communication, encouraging honesty in speaking or writing. A crystal grid of Lapis can bring calm and loving communication for a home with temperamental teenagers, or children with Asperger's syndrome or autism.

Emotionally, Lapis helps to reveal our inner truth and enhance self-awareness. It supports during the release of suppressed emotion or anger and allows for self-expression. It gives a clearer perspective of one’s whole life. In friendships it encourages honesty, dignity and compassion.

Physically it is said that Lapis lazuli can help with problems in the throat, larynx and vocal cords as well as hearing loss and other problems associated with the ear and nasal passages. It can help circulation, cardiac rhythm, lower blood pressure and reduce vertigo. It can also relieve cramps, stiffness and inflammation. It is said that to sooth an eye infection, rub it with a piece of lapis warmed in water.