MOONSTONE

Chakra- Third Eye (6th) and Crown (7th);  Element-Wind; Hardness-6-6.5

Moonstone is a feldspar mineral, a potassium aluminum.  It was named after its blue-white sheen.  It is found in Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Burma, Australia, India, and the USA.  It was used in Roman jewelry over 2,000 years ago. In India, it was believed that placing Moonstone in their mouths when the moon was full would allow them to see their future.  In Europe, it was said to reconcile estranged lovers, and to cure sleeplessness.

Vibrating with the feminine wisdom and Goddess energy of the waxing and full Moon, moonstone has a reflective, calming energy. It helps to strengthen intuition and psychic perception and brings balance and harmony with the All. It is said to have the power to grant wishes.  Moonstone Honors the Goddess in all women. It aids in dieting, gardening, psychic awareness and meditation.  It soothes stress, anxiety, women's hormones it enhances intuitive sensitivity via feelings and less overwhelmed by personal feelings giving greater flexibility and flow with life.

Healing

Moonstone is said to assist with female issues and with childbirth. By unblocking the lymphatic system, it can heal and balance the stomach, pancreas, and pituitary gland. It can reduce swelling and excess body fluid.

Placed under the pillow it will allow for a more peaceful sleep, and is often used as a cure for insomnia, and used along with the amethyst.

Moonstone is also used as a stand in for pearl, when pearl is not available.