Azurite
It’s difficult to talk about azurite without first mentioning its bolder, louder, better known sibling, malachite. They’re often found growing together or even intertwined with each other in a single specimen, but, like many human siblings, they’re quite different at heart. Malachite is a show-off performer of eye-catching green, whereas azurite is the dark blue of shadows, deep waters, and quiet evening skies. Also unlike malachite, it’s a rather vulnerable, unstable mineral that bleaches in the sun and, with enough exposure to air, transforms very slowly into its bolder sibling. It is, in other words, literally defined by its need to keep hidden and out of the spotlight. In this sense, think of azurite as the patron rock of retreat. If it’s coming up for you now, it’s a signal that this is a good time for you to retreat as well, into your own cave of quiet contemplation. You may in time be ready for your moment in the sun, but it would be wiser in this moment to go inside and protect your peace.
The Bottom Line
RETREAT
“Pull back for some quiet contemplation.”
One Or More Of These Messages Are For You
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- You need a retreat from the world, even if it’s only temporary.
- You’re too exposed at the moment; it’s time to draw back and protect yourself.
- Allow yourself to replenish in the peace of stillness, silence, darkness, and solitude.
- You may be someone who is overstimulated by light, noise, attention, and information. If that’s the case, respect your needs and adjust your environment accordingly.
- You’ll find the answers you seek through quiet contemplation.
- If you’ve been thinking about taking up meditation or going on a silent retreat, this may be your sign to do it.
- If you’re someone hoping to achieve fame and recognition, don’t worry and don’t give up: You may well still get both, it just might happen slowly, bit by bit, rather than in one big splashy moment.
