Howlite
Key Words:
Calming
Inspiration
Creativity
Artistic Expression
Patience
Emotional Awareness
Restful Sleep
Inspiration
Creativity
Artistic Expression
Patience
Emotional Awareness
Restful Sleep
Howlite is a soft, opaque stone known for its soothing energy and delicate beauty. It’s usually white or pale gray, marked with dark veining that resembles marble or spiderwebs.
This stone was first discovered in Nova Scotia by 19th-century geologist Henry How, for whom it’s named. While beautiful on its own, Howlite is also well-known as a versatile base for dyeing, often used to imitate more expensive stones like turquoise or lapis lazuli.
Because of its porosity and ability to absorb color, Howlite can be transformed into deep blues, greens, reds, or purples. This quality makes it a favorite in jewelry and decorative pieces.
Natural Howlite (undyed) is sometimes sold under trade names like “white turquoise,” “white buffalo turquoise,” or “white buffalo stone,” though these names can be misleading. It’s appreciated today for both its calming energy and its artistic inspiration.
Howlite is most often associated with emotional soothing and mental stillness. It’s believed to calm the mind, making it an ideal companion for meditation or quiet reflection.
Many people find it helpful when dealing with insomnia, especially when caused by overthinking or restlessness. Placing Howlite under your pillow or on your nightstand is a common practice to promote restful sleep.
Its appearance—with gray veining across a white surface—is sometimes used as a visual metaphor in meditation: the thoughts (veins) are there, but they don’t define the whole. Acknowledge them and let them pass.
Howlite is also said to encourage patience and emotional awareness. It’s believed to help calm irritability and reduce stress-related outbursts, making it a gentle aid for emotional balance.
This stone is thought to stimulate memory and the desire to learn, helping you stay open and curious while staying mentally clear.
Creatives love Howlite for its inspirational energy, often using it to support artistic expression, writing, or creative problem-solving.
Dyed Howlite (Turquoise/Blue Howlite)
Dyed Howlite, especially when turned blue to resemble turquoise, shares the same base properties as natural Howlite—calming, creative, and grounding—but takes on additional qualities related to its color.
Blue Howlite, often sold as “Turquoise Howlite,” is associated with the throat energy center. It’s believed to support clear communication, emotional expression, and dream recall.
This stone is commonly used in pagan spiritual practices to help understand the messages of dreams or uncover deeper truths in quiet moments. Many people choose Blue Howlite for its soothing yet expressive energy—making it ideal for those seeking calm confidence in self-expression.
While it is not true turquoise, Blue Howlite offers a beautiful and accessible alternative, blending visual beauty with grounding and gentle energetic benefits.
