Sapphire
Sapphire is one of the four precious stones and is part of the same gemstone classification as ruby with the only difference being color. Sapphire is most commonly found in shades of blue, but can also be found in black, green, pink, yellow, orange, dark gray, and violet. 

It is thought that sapphire gained its name through a combination of the French word ‘saphir’, the Latin word, ‘sapphirs’, and the Greek word ‘sappherios’, because all these words not only have a clear visual link to the modern word ‘sapphire’ but also mean blue stone’.

Sapphire Properties
One thing you’ll probably first notice when looking at a piece of sapphire is the stunning depth of the stone. It isn’t simply blue, but a myriad of tones and shades which draw the eye in. Certainly a mysterious stone, there are many amazing spiritual and metaphysical benefits to this stone.  

Sapphire Angelic Connection
Sapphire has strong connections to the guardian angels; Rochel, Gabamiah, Jelial, Mahasiah, Iezalel, Caliel, Nelchael, Haaiah, Ieiazel, Veualiah, and Nanael. Sapphire is also thought to attract Arch Angel Michael as well as Tzaphiel and  Zadkiel, 

Chakra Connection

As a stone that most commonly appears in blue and purple forms, Sapphire is connected to the throat and third-eye chakras, meaning it is a stone that can help with communication as well as intuition and foresight. 

Birthstone and Zodiac
Sapphire is the birthstone of those born in September, though historically Sapphire was connected to those born in April. In regards to the zodiac, sapphire is indelibly linked to Taurus.

Sapphire Spiritual Meaning
Sapphire is known as a stone of great insight. Because it connects both to our third-eye where we can see things that aren’t usually seen, and the throat chakra, it allows us to communicate that which may have otherwise remained silent. For this reason, sapphire has great use to those looking to explore past lives or unlock some of the secrets of their subconscious.

Sapphire Power (What Sapphire Attracts)
Sapphire is known as a wisdom stone and is believed to allow its wearer to attract greater insights and see the world at a deeper and more meaningful level. Sapphire attracts a calm mind and promotes harmony between your mind and your voice allowing you to communicate complex wants and needs or intentions with greater ease. 

Sapphire Protection (How Sapphire Protects)
Sapphire is great at protecting its wearer from intrusive or unwanted thoughts, meaning it’s a brilliant stone for those who struggle with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, and OCD. This stone also prevents your mind from becoming cluttered and chaotic and keeps thoughts clear and precise. Sapphire has also been known to protect wearers against nightmares. 

How to Wear Sapphire With Intention
Sapphire is best worn close to the throat such as in the form of a choker or necklace because of its close connection with the throat chakra. Drop earrings are also a brilliant way to wear sapphire with intention because it brings the stone closer to your third-eye chakra while remaining in contact with the throat chakra. Unlike ruby, sapphire is best kept close at night thanks to its protection against nightmares and its calming energy. 

Where Sapphire Originates
The highest-quality sapphires are found in Kashmir, Burma, and Sri Lanka. As sapphire comes in so many forms and varieties, however, there have been deposits of this stone found all over the world.

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