Collection: The Initiatory Stone Library - Moonstone

Physical and chemical characteristics of Moonstone

Moonstone is a variety of orthoclase feldspar, with the chemical formula KAlSi₃O₈. It crystallizes in the monoclinic crystal system, has a hardness of 6–6.5 on the Mohs scale, and a pearly luster. It exhibits an optical effect called adularescence: a blue-white glow that appears to move beneath the stone's surface. It is a symbol of sacred femininity, the lunar cycle, intuition, and dreams. It promotes connection with the unconscious, emotional balance, and inner wisdom.

Family of belonging, sister stones and colors

Moonstone belongs to the feldspar family. Its sister stones are labradorite, opal, and selenite. Colors range from white to gray, with bluish, rainbow, or peach highlights. It is the stone of the Goddess, of intuitive flow, and of cyclical awareness.

Most important deposits and countries

The main deposits are found in India, Sri Lanka, Madagascar, Myanmar, and Tanzania. Used since ancient times as an amulet for fertility and protection during the night, it is considered a sacred stone in many Eastern cultures.

Zodiac – Moonstone

Moonstone is associated with the sign of Cancer (June 22 – July 22), a deep, empathetic, lunar water sign. It helps Cancerians embrace their sensitivity and harmonize with their inner and outer cycles. Its associated planet is the Moon. Its symbolic constellation is the Night Heron: a walker between inner waters and moonlight.

Moonstone Element

Ruling element: Water. It affects the second (sacral) and sixth (third eye) chakras, stimulating creativity, intuition, and emotional harmony. It is the stone of welcome, dreams, and reconnection with the lunar Self.

The Divinatory Ways and the Moonstone

Norse Runes – Laguz

Laguz is the rune of deep waters and the sacred feminine. Moonstone expresses its mystical sweetness and fluid strength.

Tarot – Arcanum: The Moon

The Moon Arcanum speaks of dreams, visions, and illusions. Moonstone gracefully integrates it, helping to distinguish intuition from fear.

I Ching – Hexagram 2: The Receptive

This hexagram represents the power of openness. Moonstone guides us in this sacred and fertile openness.

Chinese Zodiac – Moonstone

Sign: Goat
Element: Water

The Goat is tender, artistic, and intuitive. Moonstone enhances their sensitivity and spiritual connection.

Tibetan Zodiac – Moonstone

Sign: Bird
Element: Water

The Tibetan Bird is perceptive and connected to the invisible worlds. With Moonstone, it soars into the dimension of lucid dreaming and sweet prophecy.

Ancient Egyptian Zodiac – Moonstone

Sign: Isis
Deity: Isis

Isis, the Great Mother and guardian of the lunar mysteries, is the patroness of the Moonstone. With her, this stone becomes the channel of the sacred feminine and divine intuition.

The symbolic guardians of the stones

The Keeper of the Moonstone is the Priestess of the Cycles. She dances with the tides of the soul, welcoming with grace and guiding into the mystery. With the Moonstone, one enters the temple of listening and learns to flow without resistance.

Shamanism

In the shamanic path, Moonstone is the gem of Night Visions. It is linked to the Spirit of the White Owl: guardian of the secret and messenger of the unspoken. Used in lunar rites, sacred feminine cycles, and dream journeys.

Her Spirit Animal is the Silver Wolf: maternal guide, protector of the clan, teacher of intuition. With the Moonstone, the Wolf teaches how to howl to the inner sky and listen to the voice that whispers in dreams.

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