Moonstone has long been known for its connection to feminine energy, although, this is not the only advantage of this extraordinary stone…
What is Moonstone?
Moonstone is part of the feldspar mineral group. It is made of sodium potassium aluminium silicate and has a pearly opalescent shimmer and comes in a range of colours from white to grey but also orange, green, blue, pink, brown and, most famously rainbow.
What is the Meaning of Moonstone?
The symbolism behind moonstone can vary from place to place, however, it is largely believed to represent divine feminine energy. It is often associated with the lunar cycle, and believe to derive its energetic power from the waxing and waning of our moon.
How Can Moonstone Help Me Physically?
Being linked to the Goddess energy and the divine feminine, it comes as no surprise that for sufferers of PMS, moonstone can aid in softening symptoms and helping hormonal balance. Moonstone is also believed to affect the reproductive organs and assist your body regulating its natural cycle. This stone may also help to ease the physical discomforts often associated with pregnancy and childbearing, making it a great gift for expectant mothers.
How Can Moonstone Help Me Emotionally?
Who here has ever felt like you were losing your mind on a full moon?
If you answered yes then this is just a hint as to how much the moon affects your emotional balance.
Moonstone can help remove all those heavy feelings and help keep that imbalance in check helping you flow through the cycle with ease.
Moonstone is commonly known as the stone of new beginnings – it reminds us how important it is to embrace the cyclical nature of living.
What Are The Metaphysical Properties of moonstone?
Moonstone is believed to be rich with psychic abilities and a great connector to the chakras – moonstone connects beautifully with the Heart Chakra, the Third Eye Chakra and the Crown Chakra.
Where Should I Place Moonstone?
The magic of Moonstone can be an amazing asset home thanks to all that rich feminine energy. As mentioned, the Moonstone represents the Feminine Goddess energy and emotional balance, this makes it the perfect stone for bringing harmony into your home.
Place the stone in places where house tensions can run high and it will aid In keeping emotions in check. Perhaps the Mose powerful place to keep moonstone is close to the bed for when you are needing to bring that stone feminine power and positive balance to fertility issues.
Why Should I Wear Moonstone?
If you truly want to make the most of the Moonstones energy then you can’t go past wearing it!
Benefits of Wearing Moonstone Include:
- Regain inner balance.
- Self- healing.
- Enhancing passion between partners.
- Spiritual growth.
Other stones that complement moonstone, and are great to wear together are Amethyst, Rose Quartz, Labradorite and Sunstone
How Has Moonstone Been Used in The Past?
Moonstone is a stone that has a rich history and has been used around the world for years!
Its story begins in ancient Rome, where it was believed moonstone was formed from solidified beams of moonlight. Ancient Romans also believe that moonstone that the Roman goddess Diana – goddess of the moon – could be seen within the stone, and that those in possession of a piece of moonstone would be bestowed with good fortune, love and wisdom.
In India, moonstone was considered a sacred stone. Its powers as a love stone means is was a traditional wedding gift, and was thought to be influential in reconciling estranged lovers.
Moonstones history in India includes the belief that since the beginning of time, a moonstone had been set into the forehead of India’s moon god, Chandra. The stone on Chandra’s forehead was said to change and grow dimmer or brighter with the waning and waxing of the moon (and the waxing and waning of Chandra’s power), thus giving the gem the name “moon stone.”
In more recent history, during the Art Nouveau period, moonstone gained a resurgence in popularity. The French master goldsmith Rene Lalique led the way creating stunning pieces of jewellery featuring the moonstone.
In 1970 moonstone was designated as the Florida state gemstone, this was done to commemorate the Moon landings, which took off from Kennedy Space Center.
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We at Astra & Stone firmly believe that all emotional and physical issues and any needed treatment should always be discussed with a licensed medical practitioner. We believe that crystals in no way replace or replicate care from a doctor.
