Moonstone

There is so much to say about this amazing stone!  So, without further ado, I shall share with you what I have learned.  As ancient as the moon itself, Moonstone holds the power of mystery. Its secrets are locked beneath a pearly veil, and with them, our own hidden truths. Only within its reflected light can we begin to understand what it has to teach us. Moonstone is foremost a talisman of the inward journey, taking you deep into your self to retrieve what is missing, the parts of your soul left behind or forgotten, then brought to light. [Simmons, 267] Since earliest times, Moonstone has been a tangible connection to the magic of the moon - an amulet of protection for travelers, a gift of lovers for passion, a channel for prophecy, and a path to wisdom. Our ties to the moon are strong. As it waxes and wanes in cyclic perfection, it creates the tides and rhythms of our mother, Earth, and influences our behaviors, emotions, and spiritual growth. Moonstone calms and encourages, teaching us the natural rhythms of life. Moonstone has been used in Roman jewelry for nearly two thousand years, even longer in the Orient. It has always been a sacred stone in India with a special significance for lovers and is a traditional wedding gift there. It was a popular choice for jewelers in the Art Nouveau period and in Europe, was believed to reconcile estranged lovers and to cure sleeplessness. Moonstone is known as the Traveler's Stone for the protection it affords, especially at night, and because of its uplifting quality of hope, it has long been worn as a talisman to enhance the personality. [Ahsian, 267][Mella, 91]  Moonstone opens the heart to nurturing qualities as well as assisting in the acceptance of love. It is an excellent crystal for first or new love and is a comforting talisman if love must be kept a secret. It was also believed to be able to reunite loved ones who had parted in anger. [Mella, 91][Eason, 43] Moonstone is also the stone of love and eroticism, stimulating the kundalini energy and carnal desires. It is the ultimate fertility crystal. A Moonstone necklace worn during lovemaking at full moon harmonizes the body into the natural lunar cycle. [Megemont, 128][Eason, 145]  As a professional support stone, Moonstone aids dancers and artists in their self-expression, inspires the heart and feeling in executives, and helps educators in sharing activities. It enhances self-acceptance in waiters and waitresses and promotes sensitivity in psychologists and secretaries. [Mella, 129-133]  Awesome, right?  

Meditation/Prayer for Moonstone

May the loving protection of the Lord embrace you. May the light of the Lady shine upon you. May the memories of this day forever touch you. Because love is a light to guide you. And love is a blanket to warm you. And love is a wonder given to you. To cherish and hold forever dear.