Sunstone Properties
About Sunstone
Sunstone is a gorgeous, orange-hued stone with shimmery, sparkly inclusions.
Sunstone is generally found in colder countries, including Norway and Oregon; however, it is also found in India where there is plenty of sun. Norway is probably the most popular excavation location, where sunstone in quartz if found in gneiss in the southern provinces of this state.
Another famous sunstone mining location is in Oregon (U.S.). Oregon sunstones are known for their darker shade, similar to diluted wine or beer, created due to the presence of copper in the surrounding rock. Lake Baikal in Siberia is another place with significant amounts of sunstone.
History
This stone has long been known to civilizations around the world: for example, ancient Egyptians believed that sunstone carries Ra’s energy. Ra was the God of the Sun, who was thought to have inspired all life present on Earth. In ancient Greece, the interpretation of sunstone was similar: it was considered to belong to the God of the Sun as well, whose name was Helios. Sunstone was often used to produce plates or goblets, as the Greeks believed that it was an antidote to poisons, and would enhance the flavor of beverages drank from sunstone vessels.
In some Eastern cultures, sunstone was worn on Sundays, and it was said to bring good fortune to the wearer.
In India, it was even considered trustworthy protection from various catastrophic forces ruling in the universe.
Canadian Natives also believed in the magic of sunstone and used it for a variety of purposes. They believed that sunstone enhanced healing rituals and, to take advantage of these properties, sometimes put it at the very center of their traditional medicine wheels. They also used sunstone a stone for contact with the spirits. It acted as a medium: if it shone gold, it was a sign that the ethereal entity was present and ready for communication with the living.
Metaphysical Properties of Sunstone
Sunstone is the birthstone of July and August (and it's a great crystal for the summer season, in general), and the astrological signs which will benefit the most from its use are Leo and Libra. Its soothing orange color effortlessly balances the first three chakras: root chakra, sacral chakra, and solar plexus chakra. It is worth noting that different shades of sunstones work better for different chakras. Red and brown tones, for example, aid the first chakra, while peach tones help the second and third chakras.
Sunstone is said to help digestion and benefit a variety of areas of the body, including the feet, spine, liver and even throat. In the past times, sitting in a circle made of many sunstone specimens was perceived to ease symptoms of rheumatism.
Sunstone is warming, energetic, and radiant - just like the sun. It is said to help boost confidence, increase vitality, and support independence and agency.
Sunstone is also said to be a stone of luck, good fortune, and abundance. Sunstone is also said to be helpful in bringing back the joy in life.The emotion tied to sunstone is joy. If you are feeling apathetic, lacking enthusiasm, or struggling to feel happy, sunstone might be a great choice for you (like all other gold crystals). Sunstone is said to help restore your vitality and act as a source of energy for your fitness goals and/or physical job.
Another property of sunstone is its ability to help you discover your hidden talents.
Sunstone is said to promote originality and independent thinking. It’s also a magnet for luck, wealth, and fame.
If you are looking for financial prosperity as an artist, or are hoping to win a competition related to your special skill, then it might be beneficial to keep a sunstone with you at all times.
Sunstone is said to help people become more confident and open up to others. Leaders who struggle with self-esteem and don't feel powerful in the group may benefit from working with sunstone, as well.
Generally, sunstone is said to create feelings of belonging, love, and appreciation.
People who tend to doubt other people's motives may try wearing a sunstone ring, to help dispel their doubts.
Sunstone is also said to help clear the aura and use one's energy reasonably and adequately.
