Moonstones, gems named for their resemblance to the familiar glowing
orb in the night sky, offer us more than mere beauty. Their association
with moon goddesses throughout the world may explain why moonstones'
qualities seem to reach out to assist all those who find themselves
under the moon's light, from travelers and those at sea to lovers and
dreamers. Throughout the world, moonstones have been imbued with
mystical properties that extend the fabled powers of the moon into
daylight hours.
In India, they are thought to give sweet, beautiful dreams by night but
have gained a reputation for enhancing intuitive sensitivity and
spiritual vision of the "third eye" at any time of the day. This
connection to the subconscious was also recognized in the Middle Ages
in Europe,
where it was believed that gazing into a moonstone would cause you to
fall into a deep sleep that allowed you to see the future. This extends
to the power of fertility, where in Arabia, women sew moonstones into
their garments to enhance their fertility. This association with
fertility even extends to the fertility of crops, which is why
moonstone amulets have been seen hanging in fruit trees before harvest.
To further enhance the power of your moonstone, try putting them
outside in the light of the full moon.
Moonstones, sometimes likened to a raindrop or tear, have long reminded
people in Asia that the moon cannot be seen during the rain, just as it
is difficult to see through our tears. By bringing love and abundance
into our lives today and helping us to see the future, moonstones allow
us to bring the hope of all good things into our lives.