About Moonstone
A feldspar mineral (typically orthoclase or plagioclase like Rainbow Moonstone) known for its captivating adularescence (pearly, bluish sheen). It's strongly linked to intuition, feminine energy, new beginnings, and lunar cycles.
Primary Hues
White, Cream, Yellow, Blue, Grey, Peach, with blue or white adularescence (sheen)
Metaphysical Properties
Associated with new beginnings, intuition, and feminine energy. Believed to soothe emotional instability, enhance psychic abilities, and promote inspiration.
Associated Tarot Cards
The High Priestess
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Symbolizes intuition- mystery- and divine feminine energy- the quintessential card for Moonstone.
The Moon
Type: Major Arcana
Rationale: Represents dreams- cycles- and the subconscious- aligning perfectly with Moonstone's energy.
Associated Deities
Selene
Pantheon: Greek
Domain: Moon- Night- Magic
Rationale: Moonstone is named for and deeply connected to lunar goddesses.
Diana/Artemis
Pantheon: Roman/Greek
Domain: Moon- Hunt- Intuition
Rationale: Their association with the moon and divine feminine aligns with Moonstone.
Metaphysical Uses
Intuition & Psychic Enhancement
Divine Feminine & Lunar Rituals
Emotional Balance Meditation
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Geological & Scientific Details
We do not currently have scientific information available for Moonstone.
Associated Minerals
- Feldspar Group (Orthoclase, Plagioclase)
- Labradorite (especially Rainbow Moonstone)
- Sunstone
- Adularia (variety of Orthoclase)