WHAT IS MOONSTONE?

Moonstone is a member of the second category of gemstones, with its pale semi-transparent appearance. Sometimes they have streaks of white or blue in them. It is found in a variety of colors, most prominent ones being yellow, brown, white and blue. The layer inclusion of different feldspars make the light to reflect within the moonstone, thus resulting in its opalescent luster, from which it derives its name – the moonstone.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MOONSTONE

Moonstone is said in crystal healing to help calm responses and avoid overreaction; enhances feminine energies, sensitivity, intuition, and psychic abilities. It is also said to bring strong energies of abundance to one’s life. Moonstone is a stone of protection, especially during childbirth, pregnancy, and travel at sea. It is a stone of calm and relief from emotional stress. It is also associated with love of all kinds. Physically it aids the pituitary gland and digestive system, obesity, water retention, hormonal problems, menstrual problems. Moonstone is also used as a stand in for pearl, when pearl is not available. Moonstone is associated with the crown and third eye chakras, and sometimes with the heart chakra.