Sunstone

Colors: Sparkling orange - gold
Crystal System: Triclinic
Rarity: Not common Source: Norway, Siberia, United States
Energy: Masculine
Planet: Sun
Elements: Fire
Deities: Solar Deities, Aurora, Ceridwen, Freya,
Mineralogy: A plagioclase feldspar exhibiting in certain directions a brilliant spangled appearance due to reflections from enclosures of red haematite.

Folklore: Sunstone was first used by the Vikings as a navigation tool on their ocean-going vessels.

Magical Properties: Protection, Health, Energy, Sexual Energy, brings good fortune and abundance.

~ reprinted from Pagan Magick Newsletter

Sunstone is a joyful and light-inspiring stone. It instills good nature and heightens intuition. This is an alchemical stone that brings about profound connection to light and regenerative power of the sun during meditation as well as everyday.

Spiritual Uses:

• Encourages independence

• Alleviates fearfulness

Healing:

• Lifts dark moods and acts as an antidepressant

• Beneficial for Seasonal Affective Disorder

• Stimulates self-healing Powers

• Regulates autonomic nervous system

• Harmonizes the organs

• Treats chronic sore throats

• Relieves stomach ulcers

Position: Place, wear or hold as appropriate...especially appropriate when used in the sun.

Astrological sign: Libra and Leo

Vibrates to Number 1