In the Eastern world, Moonstone is considered the ‘Stone of the Third Eye’. Thus, very spiritual properties are attributed to this gemstone, as it stimulates self-insight and intuition. Furthermore, this stone is also known as a woman’s stone, and is inseparably connected to the Moon.

Moonstone comes in different shades: white, beige, pink, grey, green and black. This gemstone is found in Australia, the United States, Sri Lanka and India.

Moonstone is the women’s stone of all times and can be used with all aspects of being a woman, including menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and menopause. It has a positive effect on the hormonal cycle and the reproductive system and promotes fertility. Moonstone relieves menstrual pain, supports pregnancy aches and can help with oedema.

Moonstone also has a positive effect on biorhythms and helps restore disturbed sleep rhythms. Moonstone can also relieve the symptoms of jet lag during long plane journeys, for example.

Finally, Moonstone stimulates short-term memory.

Always consult a doctor in case of health complaints. Gemstones are supportive, but can never be seen as a substitute for medical or professional help.

On an emotional level, Moonstone helps relieve symptoms associated with menopause. Thus, Moonstone brings balance back to your emotions, you can be more patient and you are less easily irritated. Moonstone stimulates feminine power and brings balance between male and female energy.

Moonstone is also a Stone of Hope, a stone that increases your sense of empathy and softens you.

This gemstone restores balance in your life.

Moonstone is in direct connection with the Moon and stimulates the Third Eye Chakra. It cleanses your aura, increases your self-insight, and balances your life. This gemstone promotes clairvoyance and can be used during deeper meditations and regression therapy.

In addition, Moonstone also promotes feminine gentle energy, increasing your empathy and patience.

Moonstone acts mainly on the Third Eye Chakra and the Sacral Chakra, but in fact it acts on all chakras to varying degrees.

Cancer, Scorpio and Libra

Moonstone is a fragile stone, making it prone to scratching. Water, chemicals and bright sunlight are best avoided to avoid damaging it.

Moonstone can be cleansed and recharged in all other ways, but it is the stone of choice to recharge in the light of a full moon.

More information on Cleansing and Charging Gems can be found here.