Topaz: Correspondences, Symbolism & Magical Uses

Topaz is a silicate mineral { Al2SiO4(F,OH)2 or aluminum fluorosilicate }that forms beautiful prismatic crystals.

Pure topaz is clear though topaz often contains impurities that cause the brilliant colors we know and love. Precious topaz is orange.

Imperial topaz is yellow, pink or pink-orange; blue topaz is blue, but usually pale. It is often irradiated to darken the blue color. Red and pink topaz are the rarest color varieties of this stone. Mystic topaz is colorless topaz with a layer of titanium to give it an iridescent effect.

History & Folklore

In ancient times, the word topaz was used to refer to any yellow or green gemstone. The name is believed to have derived from Topazos, an island in the Red Sea (now called St. John’s Island) from which a yellow stone referred to as Topaz was mined in great quantities.

The stone that was mined there was not the topaz we know today but more likely Chrysolite. The name may also have been derived from the Sanskrit tapas meaning fire.

The name topaz for the stone we are discussing here was first used by mineralogist Johann Friedrich Henckel in the 1700s. It can be difficult to trace ancient uses of Topaz because of this confusion of names, so anything you read about topaz’s magickal and healing uses and correspondences should be taken with a grain of salt.

Topaz is generally found near volcanic activity, forming when fluorine-rich gasses rise from lava flows. Topaz in mined throughout the world and varies by location.

Brazilian Topaz is light yellow to a deep golden color and sometimes even violet. Colorado Topaz tends to be pale blue and Utah Topaz tends to be dark brown or amber in color.

Traditions

Topaz has traditionally been used to heal, soothe, stimulate, and recharge and has long been regarded as a stone of good fortune and love. It’s also the traditional birthstone for November.

In folklore, it was often believed that wearing a topaz amulet on the left arm would provide protection from black magic and that placing it in the home would guard against fires and other accidents.

Keeping a piece of topaz under a pillow is said to ward off nightmares and promote a peaceful night’s sleep. According to other popular folk beliefs, this crystal could even make its wearer invisible.

St Hildegard of Bingen allegedly used an elixir of topaz to remedy dimness of vision, and the crystal is still associated with the ability to remedy eye problems.

Topaz Correspondences

Imperial Topaz (yellow, orange, pinkish-orange) symbolizes friendship. It is also the state gemstone of Utah. Yellow Imperial Topaz is a birthstone for November. It is said to encourage abundance, wealth and inspiration.

Blue Topaz is the state gemstone of Texas and a birthstone for the month of December. It is said to enhance psychic perceptions and to improve communication with spirits, higher powers and your own subconscious.

Use yellow or clear topaz to bring the energy of the Sun and the element fire into your magick.

Because topaz comes in such a variety of colors (and clear topaz can be treated to turn it just about any color you like), you can use whichever one best suits your magical goal.

Healing and Magickal Uses

Body

Topaz can be used to manifest better health in general, but is particularly beneficial for the digestive system, and is great for stimulating the metabolism.

The stone is also said to fortify the nerves, bring back a lost sense of taste, and assist in the healing of eye diseases and dimness of vision.

Mind

Wonderful for aiding relaxation and relieving mental tension, topaz is also effective at stabilizing emotions, helping us to see things more clearly.

It’s also a powerful crystal for enhancing self-esteem and self-reliance and supports acceptance, creativity, and individuality.

Magick

Use topaz to cleanse and clear the aura and as a tool on your path to spiritual development.

The stone has long been used in manifestation rituals. It’s believed that the ends and facets of topaz contain both positive and negative energies meaning that it can be used as a conduit through which to make a request to the Universe.

Topaz is also effective at promoting a harmonious flow of energy, both in relation to the self and our space.

Care and Cleansing

There are several ways to cleanse your topaz crystal. You can smudge your stone with incense or sage to cleanse and recharge it or leave it in sunlight or moonlight. Alternatively, topaz can be soaked in a small bowl of salt water, or simply hold your stone under running water for about one minute.

Simple Ways to Use Topaz in Your Daily Practice

If you’re ready to experience positive change in your life, topaz is an awesome ally to have in your corner. Harness its power every day using the simple practices below to experience a real difference.

Daily Gratitude

Consciously practicing gratitude every day raises our vibrations, which not only makes us feel happier but is essential in successful manifesting. Try journaling every day, writing down three things that you feel grateful for.

This could be anything from the love of your friends and family to the wonderful smell of baking bread wafting from a cafe that you enjoyed on your walk to work. Keep your journal on your bedside table, and place a topaz crystal atop it.

Attracting Good Fortune

Enlist topaz’s help in bringing good fortune to you every day with feng shui. According to this practice, placing the stone in the southern area of your home is a great means of attracting prosperity and abundance.

As we mentioned above, topaz is also said to protect the home, according to traditional folklore.

Radiating Joy

Topaz is mighty at dispelling negativity and supporting pure, uncomplicated joy. Use topaz while undertaking a simple candle magick spell to enjoy an ongoing burst of positivity.

Light a yellow candle, and place your piece of topaz in front of it. Spend some time simply looking at the flame, allowing a sense of happiness and peace to infuse you.

Study the surface of the crystal, notice how it reflects the flame, and visualize joyful energy surrounding both yourself and the stone. 

Say aloud:

‘I am thankful to the Universe for this happiness, and I radiate it out to those around me.’

When you’re ready, blow out the candle, and carry the topaz crystal with you throughout the day, and pop it under your pillow at bedtime.

A Topaz Ritual to Recognize Your Inner Riches

This gorgeous ritual makes the most of topaz’s power to help you recognize your inner and outer beauty, and what you have to offer the world. You can also use fresh flowers to make an additional outer circle if you wish:

1. Gather together a handful of topaz crystals, five white candles, and a mirror.
   
2. Arrange your crystals in a large circle that’s big enough for you to comfortably sit inside.
   
3. Within this circle, make a smaller circle of candles.
   
4. Place the mirror somewhere you’ll be able to see yourself once you’re inside the circle.
   
5. Sit in the middle of this double circle and carefully light the candles.
   
6. Look in the mirror, and recognize how beautiful you are in every way.
   
7. Repeat aloud five times: ‘I am beautiful and full of love for myself.’

Topaz and the Zodiac

Topaz is the birthstone of Scorpio and is good for helping this star sign to forgive and move on from past hurts or disappointments.

It also offers powerful protection for this sign, deflecting negative energy and assisting the Scorpion to trust others and open their hearts.

Crystal Combos

To cultivate a sense of serenity, combine topaz with jasper or aventurine – these stones are a particularly superstar combo when used in meditation or yoga practice.

Blue topaz works well with amethyst, especially when working with the Third Eye chakra, to open the subconscious mind, and help it connect with higher spiritual planes.

Topaz: Bringer of Joy, Magnifier of Manifestation

Welcoming topaz into your life could well have a more magical effect than you’d anticipate! As well as being an excellent emotional support, the crystal smashes through negativity, allowing you to see your true beauty and what you can offer the world.

There’s no better stone to have on your side, whether you’re a seasoned manifester or entirely new to the practice.

Embrace the profoundly positive energy of topaz to attract good fortune and help make your dreams come true.

Geophysical Properties of Topaz

Notes

Some yellow topaz will fade to clear in sunlight.