Gemstone Blog — Moonstone

Get Ready to Forge a New Path

Posted by Kelly S Thompson on

I really enjoy creating grids because it gives me the opportunity to explore combinations of crystals I may not have otherwise thought to put together.  I always say, there is no "right" or "wrong" way to work with crystals.  I encourage you to trust your intuition and enjoy whatever combination you feel drawn to put together.   Moonstone is a stone of new beginnings.  It is strongly connected with the moon and reminds us to honor the ebb and flow of our own lives.  It helps us see how what we are experiencing fits into the bigger picture.  Moonstone's most...

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Let's Chat About Pendulums

Posted by Kelly S Thompson on

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...

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5 Interesting Facts About June's birthstone: Moonstone!

Posted by Danielle Rautiainen on

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,...

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