{"product_id":"the-mind-expanding-stone","title":"Labradorite Mind-Expanding Stone — Intuition \u0026 New Perspective","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tod-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStuck habits rarely break through effort alone. Quitting the thing, cutting down on the thing, finally going to the gym — usually what shifts first is the way you see yourself doing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabradorite\u003c\/strong\u003e is an outrageously good-looking stone, shimmering with flecks of green and blue, and shamans and spiritual healers have long called it the \u003cem\u003eMagician’s Stone\u003c\/em\u003e. It is the crystal traditionally used for spiritual renovation: for enhancing intuition, for thinking outside the frame you have been thinking inside, and for changing your perception of the world and of yourself. Meditative, introspective work — that is where it does its best.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaw natural labradorite with green and blue flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnown to shamans and healers as the Magician’s Stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditionally used for intuition and shifting perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for meditation rather than display alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural stone — color and shape vary from piece to piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe maker gives a meditation practice, and it is worth following exactly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the stone during your reflective time. Be still and quiet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClose your eyes. Let thoughts come and go — but do not interact with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreathe deeply. You may feel your consciousness expanding and retracting, almost like a pulse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not panic. That is a normal experience. Let your mind settle and hold it there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListen to what labradorite has to offer you.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eWhat It Is Used For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eMeditation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eHeld in the hand during reflective time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eShifting a habit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eWorking on perception rather than willpower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eIntuition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eTraditionally associated with sharpening the inner read\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eAltar or grid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eA striking centerpiece with genuine flash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f4f1ea; padding:24px; border-radius:12px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#f4f1ea; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eSit facing a window when you use it. Labradorite’s flash only appears at certain angles — and hunting for the light with a slight tilt of the hand is itself a very effective way to stop your mind wandering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it called the Magician’s Stone?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat is the name shamans and spiritual healers have given labradorite, tied to its use in spiritual renovation and inner work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I meditate with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHold it, close your eyes, breathe deeply and let thoughts pass without engaging them. If you feel your consciousness pulse, that is a normal part of the experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does it look like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw labradorite shimmering with flecks of green and blue. The flash appears and disappears depending on the angle of the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill mine look exactly like the photograph?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo two are identical. Every stone is natural and hand-selected, so color and markings vary slightly from piece to piece — that variation is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 3 business days, wrapped for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA change in perspective might be in order.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is it called the Magician’s Stone?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"That is the name shamans and spiritual healers have given labradorite, tied to its use in spiritual renovation and inner work.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How do I meditate with it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Hold it, close your eyes, breathe deeply and let thoughts pass without engaging them. 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