Sunstone

 

Rare and difficult to find, sunstone is a naturally occurring sparkly and flashing orange-red semi-precious gemstone.  Color ranges from peachy pink to bright orange or even light red.   The State gemstone of Oregon.

Hardness 6-7

Chakras:  Navel and Heart

Character:  Joyful; Good-natured; Regenerative; Optimistic; Confident; Enthusiastic; Benevolent

 

Mystical properties: 

v Restore sweetness, happiness and sense of pleasure in your life.     

v Strengthens the life force and vitality.

v Said to protect the wearer from destructive forces and remove "hooks" from other people (whether in the chakras or aura.)Beneficial in "tie-cutting" and helping to say "no" when appropriate.

v Remove co-dependency and facilitate self-empowerment.

v Effective in seasonal affective disorder, lightening the darkness of winter.

v Dissipates fear and stress.

Physical Properties:

o   Helpful to the liver and kidneys, digestion, autonomic nervous system and cartilage problems.

o   Harmonizes all the organs.

o   Helpful in treating chronic sore throats, stomach ulcers and general aches and pains.

Suggested essential oils:  Bergamot, Cajupet, Cardamom, Cedar, Cinnamon, Clove, Davana, Ledum, Mandarin, May Chang, Melissa, Myrtle, Orange, Ravensara, Ylang-Ylang

Suggested aromatherapy blends:  Sunstone, Carnelian, Cinnamon Bears, Circle of Light, Dreamsicle, Forever Christmas, Palomino, Red Jasper, Splendor, Sunrise, Symphony, Vanilla Pie Spice, Citrine, Opal