Moonstone Crystal: Complete Guide to the Stone of New Beginnings & Intuition
By Nicole, Founder of Mystic Ryst
Moonstone is an ethereal crystal known as the stone of new beginnings, intuition, and divine feminine energy. With its signature adularescence (the blue or rainbow glow that seems to float beneath the surface), moonstone connects you to lunar cycles, enhances intuition, and supports you through life's transitions.
Ancient Romans believed moonstone was formed from solidified moonbeams. In India, it's considered sacred and brings good fortune. Today, spiritual seekers use moonstone to enhance intuition, navigate change, and connect to goddess energy.
This is your complete guide to moonstone—properties, benefits, and how to work with this magical stone.
What Is Moonstone?
Moonstone is a variety of feldspar that displays adularescence—a milky, bluish glow that appears to move across the stone as light hits it.
Moonstone Properties
- Color: White, peach, gray, rainbow (with blue/rainbow flash)
- Chakra: Crown, third eye, sacral
- Element: Water
- Energy: Feminine, intuitive, calming
- Zodiac: Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
- Planet: Moon
Types of Moonstone
White Moonstone
Best for: New beginnings, crown chakra, spiritual connection
Flash: Blue adularescence
Rainbow Moonstone
Best for: Psychic protection, all chakras, spiritual awakening
Flash: Rainbow colors (actually labradorite family)
Peach Moonstone
Best for: Divine feminine, heart healing, emotional balance
Flash: Peachy-pink glow
Black Moonstone
Best for: Grounding lunar energy, protection, new moon work
Flash: Silver or blue on black
Moonstone Healing Properties
Emotional Healing
- Calms emotions and stress
- Balances mood swings
- Soothes emotional instability
- Promotes emotional intelligence
- Helps with PMS and hormonal balance
Intuitive Development
- Enhances psychic abilities
- Strengthens intuition
- Promotes prophetic dreams
- Opens third eye
- Connects to lunar wisdom
Spiritual Properties
- Connects to divine feminine
- Aligns with moon cycles
- Supports spiritual growth
- Facilitates meditation
- Enhances lucid dreaming
Moonstone Benefits
For New Beginnings
- Support during life transitions
- Starting new chapters
- Releasing the past
- Embracing change
For Intuition
- Trust your inner knowing
- Enhance psychic gifts
- Receive divine guidance
- Strengthen third eye
For Divine Feminine
- Connect to goddess energy
- Balance feminine energy
- Support fertility and pregnancy
- Ease menstrual discomfort
For Emotional Balance
- Calm anxiety and stress
- Balance emotions
- Soothe overwhelm
- Promote inner peace
How to Use Moonstone
Wear as Jewelry
- Moonstone necklace for heart and throat
- Ring for constant lunar connection
- Earrings for third eye activation
Moon Ritual
- Charge moonstone under full moon
- Hold during new moon intentions
- Use in moon water creation
- Meditate with during moon phases
Intuition Development
- Place on third eye during meditation
- Sleep with under pillow for dreams
- Hold during divination or tarot
New Beginnings
- Carry during major life changes
- Meditate with when starting new chapter
- Keep on altar during transitions
Moonstone for Specific Needs
Fertility & Pregnancy
Wear moonstone jewelry, especially peach moonstone, for fertility support and pregnancy protection.
Emotional Balance
Carry white moonstone during stressful times, calms emotions and brings peace.
Psychic Development
Meditate with rainbow moonstone on third eye, enhances all psychic abilities.
Life Transitions
Keep moonstone close during major changes, supports you through transformation.
Cleansing & Charging Moonstone
Cleansing
- Moonlight (perfect for moonstone!)
- Smoke cleanse
- Sound cleansing
- Selenite plate
Avoid:
- Prolonged sunlight (can fade)
- Salt (can damage)
Charging
- Full moon (most powerful!)
- New moon for new beginnings
- Moon water
Moonstone Affirmations
- "I trust my intuition completely"
- "I embrace new beginnings with grace"
- "I am connected to divine feminine wisdom"
- "My emotions are balanced and calm"
- "I flow with life's natural cycles"
Your Moonstone Practice
Start today:
- Get a moonstone (white or rainbow recommended)
- Cleanse it in moonlight
- Set intention for intuition or new beginnings
- Wear or carry during moon phases
- Meditate with it on third eye
- Notice your intuition strengthening
Final Thoughts
Moonstone is the stone of the goddess, the moon, and the divine feminine within you. When you work with moonstone, you align with lunar cycles, trust your intuition, and flow gracefully through life's changes.
Welcome to moonstone. Your intuition is awakening.
How do you use moonstone? What has it helped you with? I'd love to hear!