Benefits of Moonstone are many and useful to both men and women. Moonstone represents the great
Mother Goddess. It is composed of Orthoclase and Albite, two species from Feldspar group. It is also the third anniversary
gemstone. This stone neutralizes excessive feelings without harming the gentleness. Moonstone is regarded as a stone of wishes, intuition, and balance. It is believed to soothe emotional instability and fickleness of the mind. This stone is of great usage for doctors, nurses, technicians and other health care workers. Moonstone helps achieving a balance between heart and
mind without affecting the calm state of the mind.
Significance of Moonstone in Astrology
Chakras -
Third Eye Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
Birthstone-June
Zodiac -
Cancer,
Libra,
Scorpio
Planet -
Moon
Element -
Water
Vibration - Number 4
Typical colours - cream, yellow, blue, grey, peach/ pink
Healing Benefits of Moonstone
Moonstone regulates the digestive system, eliminates toxins and improves condition of
hair,
eyes,
skin and organs of the body such as
liver and pancreas. It balances
hormonal cycles and creates good results during
pregnancy, childbirth and breast-feeding in case of
women. Moonstone is also useful to men in expressing the emotional self. Moonstone enhances the power of intuition, promotes success and brings fortune in
love and business affairs.
Moonstone is also associated with the sea and planting cycles. Moonstone is said to balance yin and yang. In India, moonstone is regarded as a sacred stone. It is considered to bring good luck in life. Moonstone is a highly prized gift for lovers as it arouses tender feelings. This stone is believed as the 13th alternate
wedding anniversary stone. This stone along with alexandrite and Pearl is the birth stone of
Gemini. It possesses many good properties related to happiness, humanitarian attitude, wisdom, truthfulness,
spirit etc.
From the
astrological point of view, it is a gem that derives its features from the moon. It is a precious stone with mystical properties that are beneficial to mankind in several ways. Moonstone was considered a divine gem by Romans and Greeks in the past. It is a stone which is personally owned and initiates a fresh beginning in life. It is a lucky gemstone for lovers which connect them to the eternity. It is commonly said that only the bearer of this stone understands its exceptional benefits.
Moonstones are also regarded as `dream stones` which brings a person beautiful visions at night. In Arab countries women often stitch moonstone into their garments considering it as a symbol of fertility. A ring made of moonstone can instill magical changes in a person"s life. The functions of moonstone to love,
dream and magic were recognized from the ancient times in various cultures. The best moonstone has a blue sheen, perfect clarity and a colourless figure. It is often worn as stones fitted on
rings,
pendants or
bead necklaces.
Moonstone is colourless, very translucent, or almost perfectly transparent feldspar, which in certain direction reflects a bluish, milky light that has been compared to the light of the moon. Moonstone is not excessively expensive and being moderately rare is a good investment. In India, it is regarded as a holy, magical gemstone. This attractive and calm looking stone is said to have astrological properties of a pearl.
Blue-whitish light glides over the surface when the stone is cut cabochon. Incoming rays of light are refracted inside the stone and scattered. Thus, it is creating a unique play of light, which makes Moonstone so special and coveted. Moonstone is fairly soft. The clarity of Moonstone ranges from transparent to translucent. The best moonstone has a blue sheen, perfect clarity, and a colourless body colour.
