The beautiful luminescence of the moonstone can captivate us with its reflective and pearly sheen. This stunning crystal has a rich and diverse history that has touched many cultures along the way. Moonstone was associated with love, romance, fertility, beauty, and abundance. Both the ancient Romans and Greeks believed moonstone linked with their lunar deities and that it was born out of the solidified rays of the moon. In India it has been considered a sacred stone that held a special significance between lovers or those just starting their journey together through marriage. As a stone of love and lovers, moonstone has been used in jewelry for centuries, including ancient civilizations. It regained popularity during the Art Nouveau period because of a French master goldsmith.
Moonstone has a very feminine energy and opens the heart to nurturing abilities as well as the giving and receiving of love. This crystal invokes feelings of sensuality, love, confidence, and passion. As the name indicates, moonstone is tied to the energy and power of the moon. It supports us in gaining understanding and celebrating the cycles of our lives, from new beginnings to the big milestones.
Amulets have been made out of moonstone to help the wearer develop intuition, assist with meditation, and bring inner harmony by balancing the yin and yang energy of the body – the two halves that together complete wholeness. For women it helps them connect with their feminine power; for men, the connection and understanding of their feminine side is an important step on the path to wholeness.
Known for its soothing and calming abilities, placing a moonstone crystal under your pillow helps to ensure a good night’s sleep and is also thought to evoke beautiful, sweet dreams. As moonstone quiets the mind and allows a sense of tranquility to wash over us – just like the rays of the moon – it can increase our sensitivity to the divine.
You can find moonstone in the Crystal Moon Goddess Collection, Crystal Moon Goddess Ritual Kit, and in the New Moon Ritual Kit.
