Magus Books
As ancient as the moon, Moonstone holds the power of mystery, dreams and the subconscious. Its secrets are locked away in the stone itself, and with them, our hidden truths. In its reflected light we come to understand what it has to teach us about ourselves. This is the stone to use as a talisman for diving deeply into the self, the subconscious, the soul.
Moonstone is seen as a tangible connection to moon and all of its magick. An amulet of protection for travelers, it brings the gift passion and works for many as a channel for prophecy. As the moon waxes and wanes, it creates the tides and rhythms of the Earth, influencing our behaviors, emotions and spiritual growth. Moonstone calms and encourages, teaching us the natural rhythms of life.
Moonstone has been used in Roman jewelry for nearly two thousand years, even longer in Asia. It has long history as a sacred stone in India with a special significance for lovers, and is a traditional wedding gift. In Europe it was believed to reconcile estranged lovers and to cure sleeplessness. Moonstone is protects travelers especially at night. A symbol of hope, moonstone is used to enhance one;s own personality and improve life in genmeral.
Moonstone is a Feldspar mineral exhibiting a watery opaqueness and a silvery-white reflection called chatoyancy that moves as a line across the surface as light varies.