Adularia, he is also a moonstone, the meaning of which we will consider in the article, belongs to feldspars. It has an unusual crystalline and thin-lamellar structure of gray-blue color with silvery and white tints. An incredibly beautiful mineral fascinates from the first seconds, gives a feeling of something mysterious and magical. In addition to the standard blue hue, in nature there are moonstones of snow-white, purple or golden color. It is rare to find star-shaped adularia, but that is why they are very much appreciated by fans of space-related artifacts. Although the stone is called lunar, it, like other feldspars, has nothing to do with galactic space. Adularia acquired this name due to its color, smooth tints and glass luster.
First mention of the mineral
The name of the moonstone comes from the name of the place where it was first discovered - Mount Adul, located in Switzerland. At a glance scientistsinterested in the structure of the adularia. The fact is that after light hits its surface, the rays are refracted and scattered in the eyes of the observer. This phenomenon creates an unusual shimmering effect that makes you endlessly admire the wondrous azure beauty.
The bewitching properties of moonstone have given rise to many legends and beliefs. Ancient myths say that adularia is moonlight, reincarnated into stone after falling to Earth from space. Indians in ancient times believed in the strong influence of the moon mineral on luck, love and passion in a person's life. According to beliefs, the owner of a magical adularia is able to personally control fate and foresee the future. In the vastness of Greece, the moonstone was perceived as a gift from the Hyperboreans, endowing the owner with the ability to see through people, to determine the most intimate and carefully hidden by man. In southern Mesopotamia, only powerful soothsayers, who could foresee the future by placing the mineral under the tongue, owned the moon mineral.
A life-affecting artifact even became the main element in the 1968 book Moonstone by W. Collins.
Stone in our time
In the 21st century, the richest place in moonstones is an Indian island, whose name is Sri Lanka. Mineral deposits can also be found in Madagascar, Virginia, Labrador, Tanzania, near St. Petersburg, but to a lesser extent.
What does a moonstone look like? Several varieties of blue feldspar are known:
- Labrador. Discovered in the 18th century by missionariesin the vastness of the Labrador Peninsula, hence the name of the stone. It has an opaque crystalline structure. The dark version of the mineral, characterized by a beautiful mystical blue, is called black moonstone. At the moment, a lot of occurrences have been found, so this kind of feldspar is cheap and is used even for facing work.
- Blemorit. It has a translucent appearance of a milky hue, cast in blue. Many compare blemorite with pearls, although they are completely different stones.
- Amazonite. Emerald volcanic mineral. Used to create unique jewelry.
- Selenite. Just like adularia, it has a sparkling effect. In nature, it exists in yellow, blue and snow-white colors. Named after the moon goddess Selena, and in ancient times had a different name - "moon kiss".
Blue feldspar in alternative medicine
Professionals in lithotherapy claim that the moonstone is an excellent assistant in the fight against many he alth problems, with moral and physical ailments. The list of diseases that adularia helps to cope with is very impressive. Includes:
- Insomnia and restless sleep.
- Nervousness and irritability.
- Epilepsy.
- Panic attacks and other mental illnesses.
- Difficult or too frequent urination, other similar problems with the genitourinary system.
- Impaired blood circulation.
- Diseases associated withheart and vessels.
- Incorrect functioning of the gastrointestinal system.
- Depression.
- Difficulties in the brain.
- Hormonal and endocrine diseases.
- Diseases associated with the eyes and vision in general.
- Inflammatory processes.
- Stones in organs.
- Liver disease.
- Cancer.
- Reproductive dysfunction.
Moonstone for women
Initially, adularia was considered an exclusively female stone. To this day, experts especially recommend moonstone to expectant mothers who are worried about an ongoing pregnancy. Thanks to the energy connection of the mineral with the heart, you can rely on it even in case of complications in the process of bearing a child. A ring with a moonstone can give peace of mind and ease the soul. It is easy to get rid of negative emotions.
The magical properties of moonstone
As mentioned earlier, this mineral has a special effect on the heart and soul. Adularia is not able to change a person, but he shows him the right path, promotes progress in interpersonal relationships and self-understanding. That is why it has a number of special and very important functions:
- Lucky attraction.
- Ensuring the protection of the owner in risky and extreme actions.
- Developing intuition.
- Opening the ability to foresee the future.
- Promote success in love relationships, business, help to avoidloneliness.
- Help to achieve true inspiration and develop talent. Revealing secret possibilities that the owner did not even suspect.
- Relief from emotional distress and emotional anguish. Caution of nervous breakdowns.
- Building interpersonal relationships, especially in the family.
- Increasing the level of concentration in critical situations.
- Filling the owner of the mineral with positive emotions.
- Getting rid of selfishness and awakening in the human heart the ability to love and be loved.
However, it should be remembered that the properties of the moonstone change during the waning moon. It is then that he is able to harm a person’s well-being and draw energy out of him.
Mineral jewelry
Moonstone is a very fragile material. It must be handled with great care. But it's worth it. Jewelry with a magical moonstone of incredible beauty is perfect for anyone. The choice depends on the troubling problem you would like to deal with.
How and for whom to wear moon jewelry?
For single people who want to find friends or a soul mate, a pure adularia brooch is perfect, which must be worn on the left side, closer to the heart. Selfish individuals should purchase a gemstone and wear a moonstone bracelet on their left hand. If you are a creative person or have increased excitability and nervousness, then it is recommended to wear jewelry with this mineralon the right hand. In the last two cases, bracelets and rings with moonstone are ideal. Beginners or already experienced esotericists should always keep the stone with them. This will enhance their abilities and enhance their gift of foresight.
Wish Fulfillment
Moonstone exudes its magical properties most strongly on the full moon. But in order to interact with him, you should really want and believe in his energy abilities and capabilities. It is at the beginning of the full moon that you can turn to the Universe and make a wish. The moonstone will contribute to its speedy execution. It is recommended to purchase jewelry framed in silver to improve he alth.
The impact of adularia on various signs of the zodiac
Who is moonstone suitable for? The moon is most favorable to the water signs of the zodiac. It is with the aura of such people that a strong energy connection is established and a positive effect is better felt.
Aries stone will not harm, but will not provide effective help. For Taurus, the lunar mineral will give a feeling of peace, help to cope with stress and bestow positive emotions. Adularia will provide people of the Gemini sign with calmness and relieve frequent and spontaneous swings in mood and emotions. For Cancers with a tough character, the stone will help to become more peaceful and soften their temper when communicating with people. The moonstone will allow the sign of the zodiac Leo to achieve wisdom, cleanse it of unnecessary thoughts, and increase intelligence. The mineral will help virgins in love affairs, give a sense of harmony with othersthe world and yourself. He will allow Libra to find his life path, to determine the necessary priorities. Scorpios, possessing a moonstone, are waiting for the appearance of self-confidence and the revealed hidden potential. Adulary will allow Sagittarius to cope with the problems that have arisen and find themselves. Aquarius will be able to protect himself with the help of a mineral from damage and the evil eye, and become less stubborn. Pisces stone will help to achieve success in business and money matters through the ability to predict the future. The only sign of the zodiac for which the moonstone is contraindicated is Capricorn.
Mineral in esotericism
Even in ancient times, magicians knew about the strong energy influence of adularia. Therefore, they used it wisely and not often. If you are not careful, then the stone can even deprive the esoteric of magical power.
For ordinary people, the mineral does not pose a serious danger. Its action is effective only for owners with sincere and pure motives. The use of a moonstone to satisfy lust can adversely affect the further fate of the attacker. But, oddly enough, blue feldspar promises success and financial well-being to cheaters in using this method of making money.
It is believed that any person who finds a gem on his own and copes with its energy will receive the gift of the ability to foresee and predict future events.
How to spot a fake?
Over time, moonstone resources graduallyare starting to dry up. Therefore, the price of jewelry with a blue mineral rises and many stores try to deceive the buyer by selling a fake. Before purchasing a talisman with a moonstone, you should make sure that it is natural. To do this, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the following facts:
- Artificial stones often look better than the original ones. Since the moonstone was exposed to external influences at the place of its laying, it will have some defects. Natural stone is characterized by the presence of small voids and air clots. Perfect bright and even stones clearly indicate a synthetic material.
- Fake heats up quickly. True adularia has a silky cold surface. It takes a lot of effort to heat it up.
- Not everything that glitters is moonstone. Natural adularia at a slight angle will give a lilac highlight. When looking at it at a right angle, this effect will not be noticeable. The fake glistens and sparkles with every turn.
- You can also check the moonstone with water. The mineral should be placed in the liquid for a certain period of time. If it becomes brighter and more saturated in color, then without a doubt the moonstone was created by nature. Otherwise, it is a fake that does not have the characteristic properties of natural feldspar.
How to handle purchased accessories?
You must always remember the fragility of the material and carefully treat the purchased jewelry. It is recommended to store in a safe andsafe places, boxes lined with soft material. If the stone is dull or worn out, then you should seek help from the master. He will process the material again and correct the shortcomings.
