There was a time your lapis lazuli made the hard conversations a little easier to start. Lately it's just sitting there, and the words feel just as stuck as before you had it.
Why it stops feeling useful
Lapis lazuli is an emitter, associated with radiating truth and self-expression rather than absorbing anything. But like any stone used often, it can start to feel flat after a stretch of heavy use — less about it holding onto something, more about needing a reset to feel like itself again.
A night under the moon is enough
Set it on a windowsill or somewhere it'll catch moonlight overnight. No timing rules, no chanting — just letting it sit somewhere quiet until morning.
How often to do this
Once every few weeks is enough for regular use. If you've been carrying it into conversation after hard conversation, once a week keeps it feeling steady instead of worn down.
Hold it before you use it again
Pick it up for a minute the next morning before putting it back in your pocket or on your desk. Most people notice it feels a little more like the first time they held it.
If your lapis lazuli has gone quiet lately, a night under the moon is usually all it needs before your next hard conversation.