Blue Topaz
The Writer’s Stone
While I am emulating Keats
My brother fabrics toilet seats,
The which, they say, are works of art,
Aesthetic features of the mart;
So exquisitely are they made
With plastic of a pastel shade,
Of topaz, ivory or rose,
Inviting to serene repose.
Rajahs I’m told have seats of gold —
(They must, I fear, be very cold).
But Tom’s have thermostatic heat,
With sympathy your grace to greet.
Like silver they are neon lit,
Making a halo as you sit:
Then lo! they play with dulcet tone
A melody by Mendelssohn.
Oh were I lyrical as Yeats
I would not sing of toilet seats,
But rather serenade a star,–
Yet I must take things as they are.
For even kings must coyly own
Them as essential as a throne:
So as I tug the Muse’s teats
I envy Tom his toilet seats.
The beautiful pale blue topaz is remarkable, much like Eugene who holds this as his birthstone. This stone is connected to the moon, and so has strong lunar qualities. Think of the tides pulled by the moon. Blue topaz reminds of when it is important to speak, and as the tide recedes when it is time to listen. It is an honest stone, but in a calm manner so that we can really hear what has to be understood. And it is particularly good for finding one’s voice and speaking truth. Perhaps this is why it is the writers stone. Its gentle charm brings an ease to things that can be difficult.
Magic of Blue Topaz
General
Element: Water, Air
Gender: Unknown
Sabbat: Yule
Planet: Unknown
Chakra: Throat
Zodiac: Sagittarius
To Clean: Smudge, Moonlight
Birthstone: December
Spellwork
Truth
Calm
Create
Think
Divine
Healing
Regeneration
Anti-aging
Laryngitis
Reduces anxiety
Improves sleep
Customs of Blue Topaz
Tradition
This is one of the prefered stones for healing pets.
Tradition
Some call this the stone of the visionary.
Science of Blue Topaz
Geology
Name: Blue Topaz
Family: Topaz
Minerals: Aluminum, Fluorine, Silicate Oxide
Formula: Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Strunz Classification: Silicates
Lattice: Orthorhombic
Cleavage: Perfect
Fracture: Subconchoidal
Mohs Hardness: 8
Color: Pale Blue
Luster: Vitreous
Primary Location: Brazil, Sri Lanka
Sacred Story
Have you ever longed for an invisibility cloak? In ancient Rome, it was believed that topaz could render the wearer invisible. Perhaps it is linked to the belief that blue topaz could heal vision problems. Much like the tides mentioned above, it stands to reason that if it can improve the ability to see, it could selectively hide something or someone from sight. Additionally, it was said that the stone itself would become invisible in the presence of poison, serving as a protective amulet. In any event, it is worth keeping your eyes on this beautiful stone.
