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Moonstone
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General
Gemstone Details
Other names for this stone are water opal, fish-eye, and wolf's-eye.
Long considered to have inherent connections to the moon by all ancient
cultures familiar with the stone, it was used during the waxing of the
moon for love charms and during the waning of the moon to foretell the
future.
The moonstone in India is quite a sacred stone,
it is only permitted to be displayed on a yellow cloth. In this culture
they called the moonstone Candra Kanta, and it is told that
moonlight from a full moon gives the gemstone occult and magical powers.
It is believed to bring much good fortune and allows one to see the
future.
To dream of moonstone means travel and good
health, but may also symbolize the unfolding of spiritual and psychic
development.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 6 with a monoclinic crystal structure.
Moonstone is the opalescent variety of
Orthoclase, which is an alkai feldspar, with a blue or white sheen,
referred to as a "schiller", rather like the shine of the moon,
hence it's name. The sheen is created by the reflection of light
from the internal structure of layers. The layers are thin albite
that give the attractive blue, while thicker layers feldspar produce the
white color. It's most amazing, and much like the moon!
Moonstone from Sri Lanka, the classical country of origin for
Moonstone, shimmers pale blue on almost transparent ground, it's
magical! Specimens from India show cloudlike plays of light and
shade on beige brown, green, orange or simple brown background. These
subdued colors in combination with the fine shine make Moonstone an ideal
gemstone for jewelry with a sensuous and feminine character. This gemstone
was once before extremely popular, about a hundred years ago in the times
of Art Nouveau. It used to decorate a striking number of pieces of jewelry
pieces created by the famous French Master Goldsmith René Lalique and by
his contemporaries. These pieces are usually only found in a museum or in
collections nowadays.
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Mystical
Properties:
Vibrating with the
feminine wisdom and Goddess energy of the waxing and full Moon, moonstone
has a reflective, calming energy. It helps to strengthen intuition and
psychic perception and brings balance and harmony with the All. It is said
to have the power to grant wishes. Moonstone
Honors the Goddess in all women. It aids in dieting, gardening, psychic
awareness and meditation. It soothes stress, anxiety, women's
hormones it enhances intuitive sensitivity via feelings and less
overwhelmed by personal feelings. Greater flexibility and flow with
life.
Helps all be more
comfortable with our gentler feminine/yin receiving side. Especially for
water signs. Helps one be more conscious of the fact that all things are
part of a cycle of constant change. It is
a recommended gemstone for farmers and gardeners, artists, dancers and
young men.
Moonstone, Colored
Peach or Apricot Moonstone A wonderful stone of soothing, feminine energy.
Calming and brightening the emotions and it helps to improve the wearer's
self-image. It reminds us of our own worth and divinity. It invokes
sensuality and gentle passion. The color reminds of the enchanted feeling
when the Full Moon is huge and orange and low on the horizon.
Moonstone, Rainbow
Rainbow Moonstone Vibrating with the feminine wisdom and Goddess energy of
the waxing and full Moon, has a reflective, calming energy. It helps to
strengthen intuition and psychic perception and brings balance and harmony
with the All. The Rainbow effect invokes a spectrum of light, and
feels cleansing and uplifting.
Moonstone, Silver Grey
Silver Grey Moonstone Invoking the reflective, intuitive power and Goddess
energy of the waning moon, this silver-grey stone eases frustrations and
lends a greater ability ability to flow and move in harmony natural tides
of life.
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Healing
Properties:
The Moonstone
is said to assist with female issues and with childbirth. By unblocking
the lymphatic system, it can heal and balance the stomach, pancreas, and
pituitary gland. It can reduce swelling and excess body fluid.
Placed under the pillow it
will allow for a more peaceful sleep, and is often used as a cure for
insomnia, and used along with the amethyst.
Moonstone is also used as a stand in for
pearl, when pearl is not available.
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Magical
Properties:
Energy: Receptive
Element: Water
Deities: Diana, Selene, Isis, all lunar goddess
Associated stone: Quartz Crystal
Associated metal: Silver
Powers: Love, divination, sleep, gardening,
protection, youth, dieting, psychic abilities.
Moonstone is receptive and love-drawing. This wonderful
gemstone is also gently protective.
Each individual must work with the moonstone to see if it works better
during the waxing or waning moon for themselves or the type of divination
one is doing. The moonstone is said to change it's luster with the phases
of the moon, being brighter of the waxing for full moon and darker on the
waning or the new moon.
Gives wealth and the gift of prophecy, helps one connect with the
feminine side of one's nature as well as with the Goddess. It works
wonders when matched with garnet, it reveals the truth behind illusions
and will help to unmask hidden or secret enemies.
This gemstone enhances the psychic, so it may help to keep a piece with
divinatory tools. For true seekers of higher spiritual development
and wisdom, moonstone will open the gateway to the subconscious; at the
same time it will not permit entrance by any who are not ready for the
experience. Helps with making communication with your guides easier.
If you are a sensitive individual, please to avoid contact with
moonstone during the time of the full moon, as you can become so open to
the psychic and other realms of being that it can be quite unnerving.
Wear this stone when giving divination and reading, though be prepared
to receive secret information that the person might not want discussed at
any time.
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Zodiac:
Associations:
Moon
Mystical Birthstone for the Month of
June
Stone of
Cancer, Libra and Scorpio
Moonstone has a positive
influence on Cancer while a bluish moonstone is more effective for
Pisces. Because of the way it travels thru the Zodiac, Moonstone is
also considered a protective stone while traveling, especially at night or
on the water.
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Chakra
Classification:
Moonstone is most beneficial on the 2nd,
Sacral or Navel Chakra, for most, but it also connects 2nd,
Sacral or Navel Chakra and 6th,
Third Eye or Brow Chakra
for emotional balance and gracefulness.
It is, as well, used to
balance the 4th,
Heart Chakra, in helping us discern what we want
and what we need...as they do not come from the same place.
Moonstone can assist you in absorbing those necessary things in life,
while helping you discern what is merely wanted.
Moonstone will help achieve
a balance between heart and mind without losing the gentleness and caring
needed, yet keep the emotions in check to allow you to function
properly.
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Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela
Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is
not to take the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.
Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical
advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we
beseech you to seek professional medical attention
from a qualified physician. |