Sardius

Sardius is one of the stones catalogued by Marbodus of Rennes in his De Lapidibus (c.1067 AD), the medieval lapidary that synthesised classical and Christian traditions on the virtues of stones.

Sardius carries a specific office in the medieval tradition. The site preserves its uses with the gravity Marbodus gave them.

What Marbodus records

Marbodus name

Sardius

Color

Tradition records the colour varying by origin.

Origin

Multiple recorded sources in the classical and medieval world.

How to use

Carry or wear

Angelic correspondence

Pending mapping in the next extraction pass.

Angel number

Pending pairing.

Recorded powers

How the tradition prescribes its use

Carry or wear. The medieval and classical tradition is consistent: the stone is kept close to the body — worn near the throat, set in a ring, or carried in a pocket — for as long as the wearer requires its office.

What to carry

Sardius pendant or pocket stone — the worn or carried form the tradition records as standard. [Affiliate placement: Amazon search "sardius pendant"]

Common questions

What is sardius good for spiritually?

According to Marbodus of Rennes (the tradition), sardius carries a specific office in the lapidary tradition. Carried or worn, it is the stone the medieval world reached for in that specific need.

Which angel is sardius associated with?

Sardius is paired with in the angelic correspondence tradition.

How should I wear or carry sardius?

Carry or wear. The tradition’s standing recommendation: forty days of continuous contact establishes the bond between wearer and stone.