Stone of Balance
Moonstone is a gentle crystal that brings into balance all aspects of our being.
I very seldom know which crystal I am going to work with each week. It is not until I finalise the blog that I am working on that I am given the next crystal and what function I need to focus on for the next blog.
A smile crossed my face as I completed the Aquamarine blog, Archangel Haniel’s soothing voice said: “Look out of the window, look at the beautiful moon tonight. Next week we will discuss how to use Moonstone to bring balance back into one’s life.” I love working with Archangel Haniel as she is grace and beauty personified.
Moonstones energy is deeply feminine and as it names implies it is very closely connected to the moon and the moon goddesses. For me though, whenever I work with Moonstone I work with Archangel Haniel and vice versa. This close connection is because both Archangel and the crystal remind me of the beauty in life and the value of balance in every aspect of our life. When we focus too much on only one aspect of our life, it is our Sacral chakra that suffers the most. We become closed to the feminine creative energy of this chakra and its flow of energy that is so important to keep a balance in everything we do.
Overly aggressive people greatly benefit from carrying this crystal as it encourages them to see a situation from both sides.
History:
My favourite folklore story relating to the creation of Moonstone comes from the Vedic Scriptures, which tells the story of how Lord Vishnu defeated the demon god Bali by breaking his body into many different pieces. These pieces fell to Earth and formed the many different gemstones we know today. Moonstone is the glint from Bali’s blue eyes. In India there is also a belief that Moonstone is solidified moonbeams and this makes the crystal so powerful that it is considered a sacred stone. The Indian word for Moonstone is ‘Chandrakanta’ which means beloved by the moon. What an apt name for such a beautiful crystal!
The Romans believed it was solidified drops of moon light and represented romantic love. It had the power to change ones fortunes in love. It could reunite lovers, if the energy was harnessed on the full moon and could bring about good luck. It was believed that if you held a Moonstone in your mouth during a full moon you could predict the outcome of a relationship. The Greeks wore it as jewellery for its protective powers.
In the East it was believed that a benevolent spirit lived inside a moonstone and this spirit could create good luck for its wearer.
Moonstone has always been valued for its beauty and although it is a fairly soft stone, it measures 6.5 on the Mohs scale. It has always been used in the making of jewellery and Art Nouveau designers like Rene Lalique and Louis Comfort Tiffany used the stone in their designs.
Even though Moonstone is considered to be the birthstone for June, it is also closely associated with the Pisces star sign.
After the moon landing in 1970, the state of Florida adopted Moonstone as its official stone.
Characteristics:
Moonstone belongs to the orthoclase branch of the Feldspar family. It is the most well known and most sought after of all Feldspars. Due to layering during formation it has the most beautiful shine when polished. This is the refraction of the incoming light. It shows up as a beautiful floating whitish blue light effect which is called adularescence. It also comes in shades of grey, peach, pink and even green. Blue white moonstones are the most sought after and is often from Sri Lanka.
Function:
Moonstone is deeply feminine and naturally helps us to seek out what is beautiful and graceful. It works on bringing balance back into one’s life. Where there is a tendency to overeat, it helps to bring a deeper understanding of why one does so. It helps you to see food in a different way. A workaholic will gently be nudged by this stone to focus on a better work/life balance. The overly aggressive will be calmed by this stone while the meek will find courage if they work with this crystal. When the focus is on the materialistic, Moonstone will gently change the focus to the spiritual.
Moonstone anchors the Divine energy on Earth and heals anything that is out of balance.
Crystal First Aid:
Moonstone is an excellent stone to help with the balance of hormones.
What to expect when working with Moonstone:
Moonstone is a slow acting crystal and it will take a few weeks before one will see a change in one’s behaviour. The changes are always very subtle and often take place without being aware of it. One is just gentler and kinder.
I have often noticed that when I suggest a Moonstone to someone that person will change their appearance slightly to a more stylish, more graceful way.
Something else I have noticed among my clients is that Moonstone tends to encourage people to either take up Yoga or Pilates.
The Best Way to Clean a Moonstone:
You can also clean your crystal by leaving it out during the waning moon. This will draw out any stale or stuck energy from the stone. This is especially advisable if the crystal is new to you. After the full moon place your crystal outside and let it sit in the moon light till the next full moon. The waning moon will draw out any stale or stuck energy that came with the stone while the waxing moon will charge your crystal, completing the charge on the next full moon.
Moonstone scratches easily so be careful when wearing it.
Charging:
The best way to charge your cleansed Moonstone is to charge it by the light of the full moon. Place it outside in the moonlight and leave it there overnight.
I am often asked if the stone has to be directly in the light of the moon. Or what happens it if is a cloudy night?
It is preferable that the stone is in the full light of the moon, however this is not always possible due to clouds so if the stone is outside or on a window sill where it would get maximum light if there were no clouds than that is enough for the crystal to be charged.
For a maximum charge leave the Moonstone out for three nights, one night before the full moon, the night of the full moon and the night after the full moon.
Quote:
“Happiness is not a matter of intensity, but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony.” – Thomas Merton
How to wear Moonstone:
Moonstone should be worn as a ring on either of your middle fingers or as a pendant over the Higher Heart chakra.
On the middle finger the Moonstone works with the Heart Governor meridian and helps with the balancing and flow of the metabolism in the body. If the crystal is worn over the Higher Heart chakra it will help with the balancing of emotions.
Never wear Moonstone during a full moon instead use the energies of the full moon to fully charge and re-energize your crystal.
Moonstone Affirmation:
Balance flows into every aspect of my being.
Angels, Ascended Masters and Spirit Guides working with Moonstone:
As I mentioned earlier the energies of Moonstone are aligned to many different deities, but for me it always connects to Archangel Haniel.
Archangel Haniel’s name means “Grace of God” and she is seen as one of the seven original Archangels. Archangel Haniel’s energy is aligned to the planet Venus and she brings about grace, harmony and beauty into one’s life. Archangel Haniel works closely with spiritual healers and spiritual artists.
Invocation:
“Oh Grace of God, today I let your grace, poise and beauty flow through me into every word I speak and every action I take”
Conclusion:
Working with Moonstone will bring grace, harmony and balance into your life.
Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to read my weekly blog on a specific aspect of a crystal and I do hope you found it interesting and useful!
Next week I will look at one of the crystals that work in harmony with the Solar Plexus chakra.
Crystal Blessings
Imogen