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Moonstone
The Gem :
The actual meaning of Moonstone lies within its own energy. This energy power can nurture, increase enthusiasm and arouse your feminine energies. It has the ability to heal and guide you to your inner path. Together with the cycle of the moons path, it evokes the peace of mind that has a sensual and mysterious feel to it. It exudes a glowing vitality that has the ability to re-energize the mind and body and wash away all the negativity that exist. Since it is shrouded by strong rays of gold, blue, and purple, Moonstone is eternally embraced with gleaming white energy that makes it a protective gem.
Moonstone belongs to an abundant rock-forming mineral typically occurring as colourless or pale-coloured crystals and consisting of alumina silicates of potassium, sodium, and calcium and isa part of the mineral family of feldspar. It’s thus an opalescent stone that can be found in colorless form as well as peach, pink, green, gray, yellow, brown, and blue. The Moonstone is often called adularescence because of the play of light in itself, and its clarity ranges from transparent to opaque.
Sri Lanka and India are the source of the most prized moonstone in the world.Blue moonstone stones because of its rarity are considered to be very highly valued. India is famous for producing Rainbow Moonstones. Switzerland's Adula Mountain is also where most historically interesting moonstone mines are found. Other moonstone mines around the globe can be found in Myanmar, Brazil, Norway, USA, Australia, Germany, Tanzania, India, and Madagascar.
Moonstone helps channelize one's feminine side thus it is also considered as a gem for intuition, balance, and wishes. It has the ability in distinguishing what is merely needed in life vis a vis what is wanted and thus act as an aid. When you start wearing your Moonstone on a regular basis, you will start to get the feel that all the negative energies that play in the ostentatious scheme of yourself and thus you can eventually learn to heal yourself. When the gem is clearer then it will congregate a more colorful luster and have very strong healing powers.
It has been used as a stone of protection for traveling at night, voyaging at sea, childbirth, and pregnancy. And some believe it can bring relief from menstrual problems, prevent water retention, cleanse the digestive system, and reduce obesity. Linked with the crown, third eye, and heart chakras, Moonstone calms and relieves stress while releasing love of all kinds.
With its varied healing effects, Moonstone is a powerful gem that can mean a lot of things. It also acts as a balancing gem, a birthstone, a lucky stone, a sacred crystal, and at times it is also considered as a piece of eccentric jewellery or a wedding gift. The high takes of Moonstones are that
- The Moonstone has the ability to help in spiritual growth
- Â It helps in self healing process thus leading to inner peace and maintaining balance of life.
- Â It also has the ability to strengthen your inner self to overcome problems thus making you fearless.
Why should I wear:
Moonstone is the gem as its name suggests that it exhorts all its properties from the Moon. It specifies positivity, growth and peace of mind. It holds both numerous and significant properties to bring calmness, peace and balance in life along with uplifting the living standard of the holder of the stone. It is considered as a semi-precious stone or can also be regarded as an alternative for Pearls. The moonstone is best suited for the zodiac sign, Cancer. It is also considered as the master healer for women. It works consistently towards the attractive quality of Cancerians, especially those who are loyal and attached to their family.Â
Before wearing it, you should always consult your astrologer .The stone should always be worn on Monday evening, in the little finger of the working hand, especially with the one with which you write. Moonstone should be washed with holy water (Gangajal), fresh milk and enchanted with the mantra.Â
Romans and Greeks also associated Moonstone as a divine gem and has connected the stone with their gods and goddesses. People have associated moonstones with fertility, love, protection, and togetherness.Â
Benefits of Moonstone:Â
The moonstone provides numerous paybacks and is also an affordable gemstone in the market. As it rules the mental and emotional state of a person, the gemstone is considered to be the most priceless in astrology.Â
- Â Â The stone helps in spiritual growth
- Â Â Augments positivity and peace of mind
- Â Â Ensures self-healing and inner peace, balanceÂ
-   Balances out to ease out the aggressive side.Â
-   Helps to bring peace and stability to those who  are aggressive, impulsive and insensitive.Â
-   The stone also helps to get rid of digestion-    related problems, eliminates fluid retention    and toxins
-   stabilizes emotions and makes you feel   confident and impressive
-  It also brings relief from menstrual problems   and reduces obesity.Â
-  Helps you to become fearless and gives you the   strength to overcome problemsÂ
- Â Opens new avenues for growth in business and new job opportunities
 Significance :Â
Moonstone as a gemstone serves best when it is natural and authentic. A powerful stone which has the ability to provide numerous benefits as well as looks glamorous and appealing at the same time when worn in a form of jewelry - rings, pendants and bracelets etc. It is also considered as one of the most affordable gemstones making it easy for people to buy often. Other than being a versatile gemstone Moonstone offers many cosmic powers and paybacks that make the stone a hot favorite of many.
Moonstone is also considered as the travelers stone because it is believed to act as a talisman for travelers, who can have a safe journey without coming across any losses or accidents during their course of journey caused by wearing this gemstone. A natural Moonstone opens the Heart Chakra in the human body that helps to increase the psychic abilities.
Moonstone as an emotional healer also gives confidence, feelings of power and natural stability. It helps to balance your emotions and assures the wearer to feel confident in any situation.
Moonstone being the peace enhancer helps to ease out the belligerent side of the wearer. It balances out all the energies and brings peace and stability for those who are aggressive and insensible. It is said to bring big fortunes along and helps adapt the wearer to transformations.
Moonstone being the feminine gemstone also known as the Chandramani stone has a positive effect on the hormonal balance of a woman. Profoundly considered as a feminine stone, improve their hormonal balance and energy with yang. It regulates menstrual disorders and relieves pain during childbirth.
Moonstone is also considered as the healing gemstone due to its excellent healing properties, it helps to cure diseases related to spleen, pancreas, stomach, and liver. It perks up the digestive system and hormonal growth. It helps to remove the toxins from blood and is an ideal gemstone for professionals like medical practitioners, technocrats, and health care experts.
Details:
Origin – Sri Lanka and Southern India
Colour – Moonstone comes in a variety of colours, including brown, colourless, green, gray, pink, rainbow, white and yellow. Moonstone has a silver to blue adularescence, this is a semi-translucent to translucent
Birthstone month - June
Density – 2.56 – 2.59
Minerals – Sodium potassium aluminum silicate ((Na,K)AlSi3O8)Â
Professionals – Anyone who is suggested by an astrologer can wear this stone
Jewellery metal – Platinum, Silver, Palladium
Moonstone Wearing day –Monday morning or during the Full Moon Day.
Caution :
Consider taking it off when working with your hands around the house or playing sports.
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Read Less- Origin Sri Lanka(Ceylon) Remove This Item
- Treatment Unheated and Untreated (No Indications Observed) Remove This Item
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