Gemstone Blog — Moonstone

When we hit a roadblock on our spiritual journey, it's reassuring to have tools to help guide us.   Pendulums are one of the easiest forms of divination and have been used for centuries.  Many of us have seen someone use a wedding ring tied to a thread to determine if a pregnant woman was going to have a boy or a girl.  Now, we see pendulums carved from crystals in a multitude of styles.   Some people choose a pendulum because of it's shape.  Others are attracted to the crystal it is made from.  But sometimes, a pendulum will...

Moonstone is a flashy member of the Orthoclase Feldspar family, a cousin to Labradorite and Sunstone. It sits at a 6 on the Mohs Scale of Hardness. Ancient Romans believed that Moonstone was solidified rays of the moon, and both Romans and Greeks associated Moonstone with lunar deities. Moonstone is actually found in many colors including peach, white, and black, but the Rainbow Moonstone is the only one that displays a vibrant blue flash when cut properly.  Moonstone is said to be the stone of new beginnings and divine feminine energy. It is thought to be connected to the moon,...