Our world is full of mystery and today, I want to talk to you about a unique piece of that mystery—Moonstone!

Moonstone has often been associated with the feminine and, of course, the moon. It can help you with intuition and insight and can be your guide through self-discovery.

Ready to learn everything there is to know about Moonstone? Excellent! Let’s get started!  

Let’s get geological!

A variety of orthoclase feldspar, Moonstone is such a stunning crystal because of the unique show of color that occurs—this is known as adularescence. It is caused by the alternating layers of feldspar that make up Moonstone. Thin layers refract more attractive and colorful sheens, while thicker layers produce white or even colorless sheens. This gorgeous phenomenon really shines in Moonstone...literally! As light hits the crystal, it is refracted and scattered, thus creating a beautiful play of color and light! How cool is that?!

Just put a piece under light and you will see why this distinct sheen makes Moonstone one of the most beloved crystals by avid collectors and newcomers alike!

Deposits of Moonstone can be found all over the world—Armenia, Australia, the Austrian Alps, Mexico, Madagascar, Myanmar, Norway, Poland, India, Sri Lanka, and the United States.

Varieties of Moonstone

Moonstone comes in a few varieties, all with their own unique beauty!

Peach Moonstone

The gorgeous peach-hued Moonstone is full of gentle, loving energy. It’s great for soothing worry and anxiety while also giving you the space to acknowledge and celebrate the positive moments in your life.

Black Moonstone

A stone of deep feminine energy, Black Moonstone has all the properties of white and rainbow moonstone, with a darker hue, a more grounding vibration. It helps one to connect with their feelings and emotions on a very profound level—opening blockages and allowing for guided healing from past emotional trauma. Black Moonstone is truly a magical gem, especially when it winks at you with its silver sheen!

Rainbow Moonstone

This exceptionally beautiful crystal that emanates inner peace, Rainbow Moonstone brings with it a life force that is full of vitality and pure joy. While these characteristics are found in most Moonstones, Rainbow Moonstone vibrates at a higher frequency than other varieties. 

Green Moonstone

This Heart Chakra stone, also called Garnierite, is a stone of support. If you’re going through a period of grief, sadness, or fear, Green Moonstone will help fill your energy field with love, light, joy, and compassion. This is a great stone to carry with you in your pocket to use as a touchstone when you need a little energetic TLC.

The healing properties of Moonstone

Is it time to start anew, Crystal Lover? Since Moonstone is a stone for new beginnings, it’s a great crystal to turn to! 

Moonstone is a crystal that brings with it patience, strength, and the opportunity to grow your inner self. Moonstone is deeply connected to the energy and innate power of the moon—just like the moon, every living creature goes through life cycles. Moonstone teaches you how to identify the stage of life you are in, and guides you on the appropriate path to nurture that stage to reach your full potential.

It has been described before as a “puzzle solver”—it helps you recognize the missing pieces of the puzzle of your life. Moonstone helps you identify parts of your soul that may have been left behind, or completely forgotten. 

This powerful, moon-centric crystal is great for working through your emotions—Moonstone soothes emotional instability and stress, bringing calmness and stability to your life. You can use Moonstone to release your frustrations and let go of the preconceived notions you have of where you should be in your life. Instead, you will be able to clearly see your path and embrace your natural progression through the cycles of life!

The creative and intuitive power of the feminine is also activated by Moonstone—this helps us women connect to our inner Goddess and brings creativity, introspection, and protection into our life. There are also benefits for the men! Moonstone helps stimulate the right side of the brain, supporting non-analytical thinking and emotional balance.

As a powerful protection crystal, Moonstone is a great protection stone for travelers—it’s even more powerful for those who travel at night under the moon’s watchful eye. 

Moonstone even has some properties to help you nurture new love in your life! The nurturing, feminine energies of Moonstone open your heart and give you the space to accept love into your life. It’s great for new love—remember it is the stone of new beginnings!

Moonstone’s connection to the moon

The most powerful connection that Moonstone possesses is its connection to the moon. Much like the moon controls the tides, Moonstone has an equally powerful effect on the tides of our lives. 

Moonstone’s deep connection to the moon means that the crystal can be used differently during the phases of the moon’s cycle. 

The waxing phase of the moon brings with it an expanding moon until it becomes completely full. Once the moon is full, its energy is extremely potent—this is the time to use your Moonstone for manifestation. As the moon enters its waning phase, it retracts until the new moon. When the new moon arrives, its energies are particularly receptive. This may be the most powerful time to use your Moonstone for internal exploration.

With each passing cycle of the moon, we learn more about who we are—Moonstone enhances this with its energies nudging us to think about the cycles in our own lives.

How to use your Moonstone

Moonstone is a very versatile crystal but its exceptional beauty and colorful sheens make it the perfect crystal for jewelry of all kinds—from rings and bracelets to pendants and earrings.

Wearing Moonstone—especially when the moon is out (double the moon energy!)—is a great way to connect with the feminine, powerful Goddess energy throughout the day and night! You can constantly support your actions with love, light, and joy and stay attuned to your spiritual needs. 

It is also a powerful crystal for fertility. Keep Moonstone on your person if you are working through fertility issues—wearing it during the full moon is said to harmonize your body to the natural lunar cycle.

Consider keeping Moonstone in your glove compartment for safe travels at night and protection against road rage. And if you are a frequent traveler, be sure to bring a piece of Moonstone with you—or wear a piece of Moonstone jewelry. This can keep you protected no matter what adventure you are on!

Keeping Moonstone in your home surrounds you with harmonious energy imbued with calmness. Moonstone freeforms are the perfect addition to any room—creating positive energy as well as looking simply gorgeous! You can also place a Moonstone palm stone under your pillow to help lull you into a deep restful sleep.

There’s something about the mysterious energy of Moonstone that just gets me so excited about sharing this stone with you! If you feel called to it, I truly believe its positive, calming, and intuitive energy will enhance your life!

Keep shining, Crystal Lover!