Sunstone is a really beautiful stone with a deeply rich history and many magical benefits and uses. This unique gem is a variety of feldspar and also contains Hematite and Goethite. The unique combination of these stones has an interesting effect, and when turned around in the sun, you can see the light refracting through the Sunstone crystal as it moves.
Sunstone tends to come in the warmer hues such as red, orange, brown and gold. These colors are mixed in with what looks like a white-ish or translucent color, creating a stunning speckled texture.
Should you feel yourself needing a burst of summer freshness and an energizing stone to keep around you or your home, then keep reading for more information on this beautiful Sunstone crystal.
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What is Sunstone?
Sunstone holds a golden warmth unlike no other and is found in large masses in the earth.
It is sometimes called by other names such as Aventurine Feldspar or Goldstone. It is believed that its rich reddish-orange deposits contain galactic healing from the sun and it is found in many historic stories and tales.
Sunstone is at least a few hundred years old and was discovered by JD Dana in 1837. Sunstone masses are found all over the world, some of these places include: Sri Lanka, India, Mexico, Norway, Russia, China, Canada and Oregon in The United States.
What Is The Meaning Of Sunstone?
In Greek Mythology, the Sunstone crystal is a representation of Ra, The Sun God. The Egyptians believed that this stone fell from the sun during a solar eclipse and was a gift from Ra.
Sunstone also appears in Nordic and Native American cultures. The Vikings were said to use this stone as a compass to find their way over the rolling hills and fields using the stones ability to shimmer in the light as guidance. The Native Americans felt that the stone had immense healing properties and would gift its user energy and joy when needed.
Sunstone is a divine representation of the healing of the masculine within each of us, regardless of our gender. If you are struggling with your masculine side being weaker than your feminine and you’re looking at bringing balance to these parts of yourself, then Sunstone is definitely for you.
Benefits And Healing Properties Of Sunstone
Sunstone is said to be a stone of leadership and finding your personal power. It has the ability to bring balance to your feminine and masculine energies and bring about freedom and growth in consciousness to those who use it.
If you are someone who has trouble saying “no” to others, lacking in self-confidence or struggle to establish healthy boundaries then bring Sunstone into your life and onto your body.
Sunstone crystals are said to create a pathway to the heart, expanding it and filling your being with joy. Restoring happiness and fulfilment within your being and bringing about a sense of pleasure in your life.
On a physical level, Sunstone is said to help the body fight a sore throat, bring relief to stomach ulcers, calm tension in the stomach, and is also known to assist with spinal issues.
What Chakra Is Sunstone Good For?
With its color variety generally sitting between shades of orange and red, it matches up perfectly on an energetic level with the sacral and solar plexus chakras.
If you are specifically using Sunstone to work on your sacral or solar plexus chakras and you feel you may need a bit of extra healing and cleansing support, then here are some suggestions of other stones to pair it with:
- Yellow Labradorite
- Fire Agate
- Amber
- Yellow Apatite
Even though Sunstone crystals are known to bring immense healing and balance to these two chakras mentioned above, they can also clear and balance all chakras in the body too.
How To Use Sunstone?
Keeping Sunstone close to your physical body will allow its powerful vibration to radiate like the sun’s rays through your body and aura. So, should you feel like you are in need of the physical healing benefits of Sunstone then wearing one on your body in the form of jewelry is the way to go.
Keeping it in your home is also a great idea, place a few pieces evenly around your house to keep the energy clear, light and flowing.
How To Cleanse Sunstone?
Keeping your crystals cleansed is important, especially with Sunstone. Due to its light and high vibration, it can absorb a lot of negativity and spend copious amounts of time transmuting dark into light. Give your stone the support it needs by immersing it in warm water with salt, smudging it with some sage or bay leaf or placing it amongst cleansing crystals to recharge.
Can You Wear Sunstone And Moonstone Together?
Sunstone and Moonstone can and should go together! Bringing these two crystals together is known to create an immensely powerful balancing act. Moonstone represents the feminine and as we already know, Sunstone represents the masculine. Wearing both of these stones together will activate the healing and strength of your divine feminine and masculine energies.
Can Sunstone Go In The Sun?
Yes, Sunstone can definitely go into the sun. In fact, placing your shimmering Sunstone crystal in the sun is encouraged. However, putting it in full sunlight, some believe, is not good for the stone’s natural energy cycle. So, we recommend placing your stone in a small gleam of sunlight. Perhaps on a windowsill.
Placing your Sunstone in the sun is one of the fastest ways to charge it. Some other ways to charge your crystal is to place it in the moonlight or bury it in the earth to cleanse and recharge.
Are Sunstones Rare?
Sunstones in general are not a rare stone to come across. They are usually quite easy to find in jewelry and small pieces.
However, there are a few kinds of Sunstone that are incredibly rare and hardly ever come across in the crystal or jewelry world. This type of Sunstone is a dark blue to a dark transparent green color. This rare piece of dark blue to green color stone is so unusual that we aren’t even sure where it comes from.
How Can You Tell If A Sunstone Is Real?
This can be tricky, telling if your Sunstone is real or not can be difficult due to the fact that Sunstone can come in such a wide range and variety of colors.
But, in saying that, the one sure way you can count on to check if your Sunstone is the real deal is by looking for that shimmering glow it gives when held in the sun.
The higher the quality of the stone, the more gold/copper flecks it will have and the easier it will be to tell that it’s a Sunstone.
If you’re looking to add some light and warmth to your life, this is the gem for you!