Sunstone

SUNSTONE

Introduction

Sunstone is a really beautiful stone with a deeply rich history and many magical benefits and uses. Sunstone holds a golden warmth unlike no other and is found in large masses in the earth. It’s rich reddish-orange facets contain all the healing power as the star, which shines high in our sky. Truly reflecting the qualities of Light, it brings openness, benevolence and warmth, strength, mental clarity, and the willingness and ability to bestow blessings upon others.  Sunstone is dazzling and abundant, and just looking at it will fill your home with joy and happiness and immerse you in the name of fairness and fortune. The spiritual meaning of Sunstone is the representation of the ultimate energetic source of light, warmth, and life on our planet. Moreover, this beautiful and shimmery crystal exudes positive energy and is believed to be an exceptional good luck stone for those who compete in sports and other activities. To find out more about the sunny kiss of Sunstone keep on reading.

Healing Properties

♥ Freedom ♥ Encourage ♥ Sensuality ♥ Romance ♥ Sexuality ♥ Independence ♥ Luck ♥ Joyful ♥ Positivity ♥ Creativity ♥ Strength ♥ Intuition

Freedom: Sunstone is all about freedom, self-empowerment, and independence, and this stone can indeed be your best companion! 

Encourage: Sunstone will remind you that you are doing a good job building a life for yourself. This stone will encourage you to keep working hard to achieve your dreams. the sunstone carries with it the energies of inspiration and originality.

Sensuality: It will heighten your sensuality and give romance a surge of freshness.

Romance: Sunstone is also a stone of romance. With the help of your sunstone, you will be stronger and better at love and romance.

Sexuality: Sunstone will stimulate sexual arousal and increase your sexual energy. It will help you become a more passionate and sensitive lover. It will even address problems related to sexual dysfunction!

Independence: It’s a stone of leadership, deeply connected with feelings of independence, personal power, creativity, and groundedness. 

Luck: Sunstone is a good luck crystal when you are joining competitions.  Sunstone can also encourage your self-belief, and for many of us, this is the best way to attract good luck!

Joyful: Sunstone is a joyful stone because it reflects the qualities of light. It invites you to be open, warm, and kind. It will bring about a willingness to give joy and happiness to others.

Positivity:  It's believed to repel negative energies and replace them with high, positive vibes.

Creativity:  Since sunstone influences both the second and third chakras, it's the perfect tool to align your creative and willpower centers. 

Strength:  Sunstone will give you an extra boost of energy when you’re feeling stressed or under the weather. It’s a natural anti-depressant, so it will also keep sad thoughts and emotions away.

Intuition:  Sunstone will heighten your intuition and strengthen your instincts. They will be right most of the time, too.

Metaphysical Properties

Excellent stone of transformation 

Bring warmth to the soul  

Make you feel vibrant and alive

Welcome positive energy in the home 

Boosts your sense of self-empowerment

Helps clear negative energy

Helps in boosting leadership qualities

Overcomes depression

Keeps the negativity away

Helps to improve love relations

Increases metabolism, digestion, and vitality

Zodiac Birthstone

The birthstone of Libra, Leo

Those born under the banner of Libra will love the fiery glow of the Sunstone. Librans are known for their sublime sense of idealism, their just and fair approach to life, and their gracious connections to friends and strangers. They can also be indecisive and a little self-pitying and tend to go well out of their way to avoid confrontations as they often fear the worse. The Sunstone helps by bringing the sparkle back to this side of their nature. It’s a stone that reminds them that they can own their power and present their boundaries without losing love or friendship. The Sunstone is also a perfect fit for individuals born as Leos, given their blazing, influential personalities and abundance of conviction. What truly sets Leo apart from the others is his big-heartedness, coziness, and ever-sunny demeanor. After all, the Sunstone highlights and complements Leo's appealing character features, allowing him to cultivate his rich management skills and enjoy a long and fantastic life.

What Chakra is Sunstone?

Balances the sacral chakra and solar Plexus chakra as well as Connects with the heart chakra Just like the sunlight chasing away shadows, the Sunstone is a cleanser of negative energy and ever ready to get to work on shifting blocks from your chakras. The sacral chakra is all about welcoming that confidence, stirring up our life forces and inner chi, and boosting creativity and manifesting desire. When we clear our sacral chakra we overcome fear and step into our fullest power. When placed on the solar plexus chakra, this healing crystal might help you manage seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and improve your mood.  This stone is also linked to the Heart Chakra, which tells us where to provide and accept affection appropriately and how to develop good connections and ties with individuals who offer us balance and the correct sort of vitality. It shows us how to put our confidence in others.

How to Cleanse & Charge Sunstone?

Cleanse with water or smudging and Charge by sunlight or moonlight

Even with its bright and bountiful personality, it is still important to keep your Sunstone cleansed and charged and splashed in the spirit of good vibrations. You can cleanse your Sunstone by smudging it with a little sweetgrass, sage, or whatever your favorite healing herb is. You can also keep it in the company of crystal clusters so it has a place to send that energy or you can run it under a flow of gentle warm water to instantly wash those bad vibes away. If you want to charge your Sunstone up you can leave it in a slant of sunlight. It comes as no surprise to hear that Sunstone adores the fiery rays. In the winter or times without a glut of golden sun, you can also charge by moonlight for balance or by burying your sunstone in a little rich earth.

 How to spot Fake Sunstone?

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!

Final Thoughts

Sunstone is happy, happy, happy. These is one of those crystals that is brimming with endless energy and ever ready to pick you up into positive power. There are no exceptions to this, and these stones will not rest until their users are vibrating at the very same frequency as they do. Your good nature, natural intuition and most real-self will be prompted to flow through in profound ways. Powered by the radiance of the sun and the strength of its fire, Sunstone brings power and energy from within the earth and straight into your life. It will also help bring the wisdom to your heart in alignment with the inspiration of your mind, and it will be beautiful and wonderful! Sunstone is a warm, beautiful crystal that has so many benefits when applied to crystal healing. It  can be used for brightening bad days, strengthening your power, and shifting blockages from the sacral chakra. It brings clarity, vitality and life giving magic to those who need an extra burst of brightness. From the emotional to the physical, this stone has many applications to bring you a warm, positive energy into your everyday life. For those who seek a healing gemstone that helps to motivate, raise your sense of worthiness, and brighten darker moods, the Sunstone can be your golden glow.