Iolite is a wonderful meditation aid as it can help to calm an over active mind. It activates psychic gifts and connects us with higher guidance which provides us with a clearer vision and emotional distance from which to perceive difficult life situations. It can empower us to envision solutions to seemingly insurmountable problems and use discernment to act on this insight wisely. It links our conscious mind with our intuitive inner knowing and enhances our ability to communicate this higher knowing, so it is a powerful ally for astrologers, tarot readers or mediums. It is thought to help stimulate memory and eyesight and aid with restful sleep.