Sodalite has a deep blue hue and is especially valuable for those who find themselves in states of mental confusion, especially when these states are intensified by emotional turmoil, it helps us avoid making rash decisions by enabling us to tap into our higher consciousness and giving us insight into the situation causing the distress.

It shares the properties of indigo and has a natural affinity with the third eye chakra calming the emotions and the mind. It has the quality of helping us view situations and decisions from a higher viewpoint making sure that we don't get embroiled in the detail, and ensuring our actions are true. For this reason it can also help us extricate ourselves from tricky situations by giving us this different view on things.

Kyanite is a shimmering blue stone that protects us from negative energies, people who drain us and helping us avoid difficult situations. In keeping all these stress causing things away from us, it helps keep us calm and tranquil.

Lapis lazuli protects and enlightens, enhancing thoughts and dreams, and therefore helps us to contact our guides and helpers. This crystal works on problems with our senses, and can help with vertigo, insomnia, as well as assisting the immune system and is a great overall pain reliever.

Other indigo crystals include azurite