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Moonstone is known to exhibit a distinct sheen under certain lighting conditions, and it is the sheen which renders moonstone one of the most remarkable gemstones available today.

A delicate, white stone that seems filled with the glow of moonlight, Moonstone was called Aphroselene by the Greeks in honour of Aphrodite, Goddess of love and beauty and Selene, Goddess of the Moon. Some people believe that the power of Moonstone changes with the Moon’s phases and that broadly speaking it should be used for physical matters during a waxing Moon and psychic matters under a waning Moon.

Greatly helps attunement with elemental Water and gaining a better understanding of your emotions and the emotional needs of others. Enhances intuition, telepathy, clairvoyance and all the psychic skills and is wonderful for any form of Moon magic.

According to folklore keeping a piece of Moonstone under your tongue will keep you focussed on your goals, but you could also make an elixir for this purpose. Helps to clear away confusion and bring sense to complicated situations, allowing you to focus on what is really important. In India Moonstone was the stone of lovers and two charmed Moonstones, one for each partner, will keep them ever in each others thoughts.

In healing Moonstone is used to clear the mind and discard any confusion or turmoil that is preventing you from being fully healthy. It soothes and balances the emotions and is especially useful to anyone who cannot express their feelings or has a fear of love and intimacy. Astrological Signs: Cancer, Libra, Scorpio.