Moonstone
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Lunar symbols

It is undoubtedly its characteristic optical effect, adularescence—caused by the interference of light in the fine internal lamellae of feldspar—that explains the stone's historical association with the forces of the moon.

This symbolic link has inspired numerous stories since ancient times, recounting and myths of origin and . Both the Greeks and Romans believed it was formed from solidified moonbeams, and its changing brightness was seen in the West, since Pliny the Elder, as a reflection of the phases of the moon.

In Hindu mythology, it was also described as a condensation of crystallized moonbeams. Today, in India and , where there are significant deposits of moonstone, it is called Shandra kanti, in honor of the moon goddess Shandra – Kanti means "shining." It is given as a gift at weddings to protect the couple, and in some regions, women sew moonstones into their clothes to promote fertility.

Both in ancient Western civilization and in India, it was used as a protective stone.

Moonstone has officially borne its name since the 18th century. Before that, it was long confused with selenite. As their properties are similar in many ways and both have been linked to the moon throughout history, it is very difficult to trace the history of moonstone.

In the West, moonstone was widely used in jewelry during the Art Nouveau period (1890–1910), and in the hippie and movements.

Following an ancient and tradition, today the adularescence of moonstone inspires lithotherapy to associate it and cycles, sacred femininity and intuition.

Moonstone is one of the traditional birthstones for June.
 

Significations and benefits

Moonstone teaches you to explore the feminine polarity of your being, your lunar part, its beauty and its magic, so that the alchemy can take place that transforms your wounded feminine into the sacred feminine.

In lithotherapy, carrying a moonstone is like signing an alliance that invites you and connect with the wisdom of cycles and integrate their valuable teachings. It means accepting that everything is in perpetual motion but interconnected, and fluid movement is possible through the cycles of life, the moon, time and seasons. It means living this wisdom, which provides you with the fundamental resources you need to walk the tightrope of your earthly experience.

The symbols of the Moonstone teach you that your sensitivity is a strength, that you don't have to be ashamed or afraid of it. That your gentleness is a remedy for many ills, that it can prove to be much more powerful than a thousand shields. It manifests itself through your intuition, which you must listen to: trusting it means letting go of the illusion of thinking or wanting to control everything.

Life and have their tricks, and your intuition can light your way like a firefly.

His wisdom reminds you that there is no need to compete or fight over who is right or wrong. Rivalry is not spiritual expansion but a narrowing to a role that is all too often blinding.

In every being and every cycle, and shadow are expressed, in short, all facets of archetypes. Who blames the tree for losing its leaves in autumn? No one, because everyone knows and they will fertilize the earth and if the tree kept its old leaves, it would not have the strength to get through winter, to bud, to bloom in spring and fruit in summer.
How could anyone blame nature for resting in winter?

Moonstones, with their energies and their 4 main colors, can be associated with different stages of a cycle according to their color:

Pink, apricot or salmon moonstone: New moon, waxing moon, premenstrual phase, youth, spring, morning, girl archetype.

Pink, apricot or salmon moonstone possesses energies that are both gentle and energizing. It's ideal for stimulating libido, creativity and fertility and for embarking on a new project.

Moonstone or white adularia: the full moon, ovulation, adulthood, summer, midday, the archetype of the mother.

The white moonstone invites you to develop your ability to welcome and listen to yourself and . It takes care of your sensitivity, which it knows is precious, and helps you trust your intuition by calming you.

Gray or brown moonstone: Waning moon, premenstrual phase, middle age, autumn, end of day, archetypal enchantress.

Brown or gray moonstone acts as a grounding stone, helping you release tension and pent-up emotions. It soothes frustration and gently and to look within yourself.

Black moonstone or black feldspar: the black moon, menstruation, old age, winter, night, the archetype of the witch.

The black moonstone sings of wisdom, magic and depth of the night so that you no longer fear your shadows and to see clearly what lies deep within you.

Moonstone meanings for women and men

If you are a woman, moonstone can be a valuable support during all stages and of your life related to your femininity: during your first periods, menstruation, preconception, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and .

It is a stone that can help you accept, explore and the thousand and colors of your cyclical nature, so that and live in harmony with your rhythms and and power and of this inner wisdom in all areas of your life—in your professional, family, personal, and social life.

If you are a man, Moonstone can help you open a door to a precious part of yourself, inviting and to respect your own feminine energies and them express themselves freely. This is an important step on the path to sacred masculinity.

The virtues of moonstone for couples

In lithotherapy, moonstone is an excellent companion for couples who struggle to find common ground, as it promotes listening, acceptance and , while teaching how to speak with the voice of the heart and with the often destructive voice of raw wounds and unresolved emotions. It also invites you to explore the Yin side of sexuality for an authentic journey into the heart of sensual pleasure, listening and body and , far from any notion of performance.

It is the feminine energy associated with gentleness, receptivity and . Its effect on emotional balance could calm mood swings and promote a state of calm conducive to introspection. It is a valuable ally in reminding us how important a balance between masculine and energies is in all areas of life. Let's bet that if we slipped moonstones into the pockets of those who persist in wanting to impose a patriarchal society built on wounded masculinity and on the notion and performance and , it could induce personal reflection and perhaps make and world a better place. What do you think?

On a physical level

The physical effects of moonstone are not based on scientific facts but on long-standing traditions. From this symbolic perspective, moonstone, due to its potassium content, regulates hormone secretion. It is known to relieve menopausal symptoms, menstrual pain and premenstrual and , as well as regulate menstrual cycles, provide valuable support during pregnancy, and aid and childbirth and breastfeeding. It may also help with infertility.
 

How to use a moonstone

• Wear a moonstone as often as possible, directly on your skin, to enjoy its benefits every day.
• linked to the moon, cycles and , it has historically been used as an amulet to protect travelers
• For an inner journey to discover the wisdom of the moonstone's teachings, you can meditate with this stone placed on your forehead.
• For fertility, you can create a ritual with a moonstone.
• To reconnect with your feminine cycles, carry a black moonstone during your period, an apricot moonstone during the pre-ovulation phase, a white moonstone during ovulation and gray or brown moonstone during your premenstrual phase.

Where to place a moonstone?

• A moonstone in your living space brings the feminine energies of the moon.
• in the marital bed to promote harmony within the couple
• in the living room or in a place conducive to relaxation and creativity
• in a place dedicated to women's healthcare: midwife's office, maternity ward, birthing center, etc.

Moonstone, for whom?

• For highly emotional people, to help them better manage their emotions
• For women or men who have strong masculine energies, who struggle to be gentle with themselves, to take care of themselves, or and who are easily dominated or abuse power.
• for anyone who wants to explore their feminine energies or connect with the wisdom of cycles
• for young girls going through puberty, young women going through motherhood and going through menopause.

Which stones can be combined with moonstone?

In lithotherapy, moonstone can be combined with other stones and to benefit from a synergistic effect, depending on the desired properties:

• You can combine it with Amethyst crystal to support your meditation and mental and
• To strengthen your intuition, Labradorite, a stone of northern fire and rock crystal or colorless quartz will also provide energetic protection.
• Pink hyaline quartz, for its emotionally soothing effects
• Choose selenite, a form of gypsum, for its spiritual connection and communicative gentleness.

The hardness of moonstone: important notes on its association with other minerals

Moonstone has a hardness of 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. Among the stones we recommend pairing it with, it can scratch selenite (2) and scratched by amethyst (7) and rose and and (7). Moonstone and (6) can scratch each other.

Handle with care!

Mineralogy of Moonstone

Moonstone is a variety of orthoclase or alkali feldspar, belonging to the tectosilicate group, typically of magmatic origin, sometimes hydrothermal.

Its pearly reflections come from its albite inclusions. Moonstone is composed mainly of silica, potassium, aluminum, and .

Its crystal system is monoclinic, it does not form crystals and be white, yellowish, brownish, apricot, salmon, brown-black, gray, or greenish, sometimes with a bluish sheen.

Its hardness is 6 to 6.5 on the Mohs scale. It has perfect cleavage and irregular conchoidal fracture.

Its main deposits are found and Sri Lanka, India, Tanzania, and Madagascar.

Did you know?

High-quality moonstones are found in the Swiss Alps, on Mount Adular, which gave it its former name, Adularia.

Rainbow moonstone, with its brilliant white color and blue-violet and , is white labradorite or peristerite.