Hi there, thanks for coming by. I hope you are enjoying the lighthearted Sagittarius moon, which brings a much-needed sigh of relief between two intense lunar periods (the moon in Scorpio makes everyone intense and oversensitive, and the Capricorn moon can render us earthlings a little down in the dumps.) Of course, the Sagittarius moon is not without its own perils - we all have a tendency to blurt out whatever comes to mind (don't go around asking everyone if they like your new haircut unless you're okay with receiving an honest answer!) Just make sure to be careful about what you say, in fear of hurting the more sensitive souls around you (in particular, watch out for those Scorps and Cancers). Such folks might benefit from the energy of Aragonite, Fluorite, or Colorless Beryl to help them recover from the blunt remarks made under this moon, and the rest of us should work with Atlantasite to help us think before we speak.
I always try not to go on an astrological rant - this blog was intended to be devoted entirely to crystal healing and magic - but I simply must note the exciting blessing that is to overcome us earthlings this coming Monday, the twentieth. Not only is it the summer solstice - the longest day of the year, and one full of magic and power - but it is a full moon AND falls on a Monday (Monday is the day of the moon, so I always consider Monday full moons to be especially powerful.) But woah. Talk about some intense energy.
Often, when people hear "full moon," they run to the corner of the room to assume fetal position and cry for their mamas. Full moons, however, are nothing to fear (except the Scorpio full moon - I dread that baby the entire calendar year, and remind myself in all caps on my calendar two weeks before it arrives that this dreaded period is approaching along with its lovely side effects). Otherwise, the day of a full moon is one of magic and power. Use it. Don't fear it. Besides, this particular full moon is in Sagittarius which - as I just said - is perhaps the moon's most laid-back residence.
I apologize for this exceptionally long intro (but not really - if there's one thing that nearly rivals my love for crystals, it's astrology, and specifically Mama Moon). However, you will perhaps be relieved to hear that this rant was not unrelated to the crystal that we're going to talk about today, which is the crystalline embodiment of the moon - you guessed it. Moonstone.
Moonstone is a common feldspar mineral with a hardness of 6-6.5 on the Moh's scale - which is important to know, because it indicates that this baby is tough enough to withstand a cleansing via salt water if this is your preferred method. This is traditionally an important stone for love, especially in India and Europe where it was used as love tokens for newly weds to bless their marriage, and also endowed their beholder with psychic abilities when placed in the mouth on the night of a full moon. Moonstone remains a favorite of crystal workers today, and is particularly important to witches and those involved in spirituality and magic.
If you know anything about the symbolism of the moon, then you already know quite a bit about moonstone. It is an extremely feminine crystal, emitting powerful yin energy that can be used to temper a dominance of yang energy in the personality regardless of your physical gender. If you have the tendency to be overly assertive, aggressive, or macho, it is likely you have an overabundance of yang energy in your personality, and moonstone is the perfect crystal companion to wear or carry to mitigate this.
I just mentioned that moonstone holds a particular importance for witches and those interested in the more spiritual/metaphysical side of crystals. This is because moonstone is wonderful for fine-tuning your metaphysical abilities, from intuition (always go with your gut when wearing or carrying moon stone) to clairvoyance and psychic abilities when placed on the third eye for long periods of time in meditation. While A LOT of crystals can be used to draw out your latent psychic abilities, moonstone in particular helps with divining the future and quite literally gives you the powers of the moon. In meditation, it can be used to bring forth what is already unconsciously known.
Perhaps the most important aspect of moonstone's energetic signature is that it has an extraordinary ability to calm and stabilize the emotions, calming overreactions and turbulent behaviors. When placed on the solar plexus chakra in a healing layout (about where the diaphragm is, in the center of the torso) moonstone can help move one on from negative emotional patterns, bringing them to the surface to be acknowledged and transmuted.
Physically, moonstone is perhaps the very best stone for treating and supporting the female reproductive system and all its functions - it is said to assist PMS, conception, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, fertility, and all menstrual problems. It is also helps to soothe the digestive system, and is a very calming stone for hyperactivity, particularly in children, and can be added to a mojo bag with neutralizing black agate and another calming crystal (like Amethyst, Rose Quartz, or Howlite) and some dried lavender. Traditionally, moonstone by the bed was said to prevent sleepwalking and the elixir was ingested to fight insomnia. This is still a good recommendation, and moonstone is eixir-safe, but placing a tumbled specimen under the pillow or beside the bed will also work just as well.
As is the case with some crystals, Moonstone comes with a disclaimer. First of all, this stone increases in power when the moon is full, so moonstone jewelry may need to be removed on the night of a full moon simply because it may be unpleasant for those not wishing to experience its energy signature. Additionally, it can sometimes gloss over situations and cause its beholder to be disillusioned.
Not to be overlooked is Rainbow moonstone, which is basically white labradorite. While similar, Rainbow moonstone is a little bit rarer (though still pretty easily obtained) and perhaps more intense. Like common moonstone, it provides insight and stimulates psychic abilities, and likewise becomes more powerful on the night of a full moon and may therefore need to be removed.
In terms of cleansing, moonstone is not picky - as I mentioned, it is hard enough to withstand the abrasiveness of a salt-water cleanse. Obviously, moonstone (both the common and rainbow variety) charge up very well under the moonlight, and they aren't particularly efficient absorbers of negative energy, so additional cleansing may not be necessary (but use your judgment.)
So that's a little bit about moonstone - your talisman for yin energy, intuition, and emotional stability. Hopefully you found this blog post helpful and if not, there is plenty of information on moonstone out there. Any crystal book you come across will include it.
Thanks for stopping. Crystal blessings and happy summer solstice. ~
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