Moonstone
The Stone of Tenderness
These gems have life in them:
their colors speak,
say what words fail of.
Moonstone, in many legends, is thought to be made directly from moonbeams. Because of this, they harness many lunar qualities such as healing and change. It is believed to protect against insanity and clouded thinking. As a sleep aid, it can bring about prophetic dreams. The subtle power of this luminescent gem can nurture a tender passion and on a full moon can help to bring lovers together, often serving as an aphrodisiac.
Magic of Moonstone
General
Element: Water
Gender: Feminine
Sabbat: Unknown
Planet: Moon
Chakra: Sacral, Brow
Zodiac: Cancer
To Clean: Moonlight
Birthstone: March
Spellwork
Sleep
Love
Fertility
Visions
Peace
Healing
Insomnia
Hormones
Fertility
Childbirth
Menopause
Customs of Moonstone
Tradition
A traditional wedding gift, the bride and groom will speak of their love and fidelity over matching moonstones. Moonstone is also given as an anniversary gift on the thirteenth year and every thirteen years after that in order to neutralize the negative connotations of the number thirteen.
Tradition
A dish of moonstones may be placed in the child’s room will help protect their sleep. It is believed to bring beautiful visions during sleep. It may also inhibit night terrors, calm hyperactivity, and encourage a regular sleep pattern.
Science of Moonstone
Geology
Name: Moonstone
Family: Feldspar
Mineral: Sodium, Potassium, Aluminium
Formula: KAlSi3O8
Crystallography: Monoclinic
Mohs Hardness: 6
Luster: Vitreous
Color: Opalescent
Cleavage: Perfect cleavage
Fracture: Conchoidal
Tenacity: Somewhat soft
Primary Location: Armenia
Sacred Story
The Moonstone and the werewolf are often connected. The tradition of the werewolf varies from culture to culture but has existed in many forms throughout history. Also called lycanthropy, it may be defined as the change of a person into the form of a full wolf or sometimes a human/wolf hybrid. This can occur either by magical hereditary means or as punishment or curse, usually for the crime of cannibalism. In some cases, the moonstone can assist werewolves in shifting or transforming. In other cases, it can protect an innocent from the werewolf.
