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Moonstone
Stone of New Beginnings
- Color
- Milky white to grey or peach, with a blue-white sheen
- Chakra
- Sacral & Crown
- Zodiac
- Cancer
- Element
- Water
- Hardness
- 6–6.5 (Mohs)
- Origin
- India, Sri Lanka
Moonstone's soft inner glow — a shimmer called adularescence — has tied it to lunar cycles and new beginnings across cultures for centuries. It's one of the most reached-for stones for anyone navigating a fresh start.
Worn close to the skin, it's carried for:
- Supporting new beginnings and life transitions
- Deepening intuition and emotional awareness
- Balancing mood through natural cycles
- Encouraging gentle self-compassion
Moonstone pairs beautifully with Labradorite for a grounded, balancing stack.