Crystal: Moonstone
Metal: Sterling Silver
Form: Ring
Best known for: Intuition | Inner Work | Patience
Chakra: Third Eye and Solar Plexus
Use + Metaphysical Properties:
Moonstone if often used as a luck stone and given as a wedding gift. It is said to increases feminine emotions and helps to balance and cool down emotions.
Geological Formation:
Chemical composition: (Na,K)AlSi3O8 | Mohs Hardness: 6-6.5
Moonstone is a mineral made of sodium, potassium, aluminium and silicon. It is formed on the Earth during magma cooling, when the two minerals of orthoclase and albite gradually solidify from the magma. These minerals intergrowing with each other and as a result, create stacked, alternating layers, allowing for the moonlight sheen you can see on the gemstone.
Feng Shui:
In Feng Shui, moonstone is lucky for the year of the rabbit. For the Zodiac, moonstone is lucky for cancer, libra and scorpio. Feng Shui states that moonstone cultivates compassion, empathy and represents femininity, helping us to tap into our intuition.
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Placing moonstone near your bed or under your mattress near your heat is said to balance or increase feminine emotions and encourage receptivity.
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Placing moonstone in the Kun area for relationships in your bedroom is said to balance insight, restoration and self-care.
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Placing moonstone in the health area (center) of your home is said to enhance balance and well-being and reduce tension.
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Moonstone in the office or workspace activates creativity in our careers.