Sunstone is a gem variety of Oligoclase (Feldspar Family) that has schiller (flash) similar to Labradorite. Sunstone is an orange to brown stone containing small hematite crystals that give it an additional sparkle and fire.

Metaphysically, Sunstone is known for its powerful connection to the light and power of the sun. Sunstone brings light to all situations, and carrying a piece around with you can help your personal power to “shine”. Once known as a stone of good luck, Sunstone has a bright, joyful energy that increases vitality and lightens dark moods.

Sunstone helps empower those who feel persecuted or abandoned by others, instilling confidence and optimism and encouraging motivation and positive action. Sunstone is also useful in removing energy draining ties or “hooks” into your energy by other people.

Sunstone is a great stone for the Base, Sacral and Solar Plexus Chakras, but can clear and energize all Chakras. Sunstone was used by the Canadian Indians in medicine wheel rituals, by the ancient Greeks to represent the Sun Gods, and in ancient India for protection from dark forces from other realms.

Physically, Sunstone can aid in Depression and SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) as well as assisting with aches, pains, chronic sore throat, and sexual issues.

Sunstone Color Energy

Gold energy in Sunstone brings success, enthusiasm, happiness, and power. It is traditionally the color of kings, riches, and the sun. Gold touches a deep part of our minds, conjuring up images of mystical places and adventure. Light Gold crystals provide us with the simple pleasures of life–cheerfulness and contentment. Dark Gold crystals have a deeper, more pronounced sense of devotion and commitment, providing us with a mature enthusiasm and ability to share a lifelong commitment of care and love.

The energy of Orange in Sunstone brings joy and friendship, pleasure, and family togetherness. It is a happy and sharing stone, integrating the parts of our communal lives, bringing things and people together. It is a stone of physical pleasure and intimacy. In lighter shades, Orange Sunstone promotes companionship and affection, while darker crystals deepen the sense of belonging and home.

Sunstone contains Scarlet energy, combining the energy of the pure red ray with the exuberance and joy of the orange. It reflects the color of strength and vitality, both physical and spiritual. Scarlet crystals are amulets of protection from physical harm. They help overcome fear and improve self-reliance, and are the crystals of victory, success, and skill. Lighter shades of scarlet, the lightly tinted red-oranges, are excellent talismans of dedication in young relationships. Dark Scarlet crystals are the key to the physical pleasures of maturity - in love, in life, and in relationships.

Red Sunstone brings a self-confidence built on fearlessness. It reflects the color of passion, energy, and life. It motivates. It is a very strong color - the color of fire and blood. Dark Red crystals embody strong, deep feelings, durable energy and quiet passion. It is a masculine color, particularly useful for increasing devotion and seeing the seriousness of life.

Meditation with Sunstone

Meditating with Sunstone on the Third Eye will enable one to see the highest path of action in any situation. Sunstone is an alchemical stone bringing a profound connection to light and the regenerative power of the sun during meditation and in everyday life.

Physical and Metaphysical Properties for

PROPERTIES FOR STONE: Sunstone

PRIMARY CHAKRA: Sacral-Chakra

SECONDARY CHAKRA: Solar-Plexus-Chakra

CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Triclinic-Crystal-System

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION: Na(90-70%) Ca(10-30%) (Al,Si)AlSi2 O8,Sodium calcium aluminum

ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Leo-(July-23-to-August-22), Libra-(September-23-to-October-22)

NUMERICAL VIBRATION: Number-1

HARDNESS: 6-to-6.5-Hardness

COLOR: Orange

LOCATION: Canada, India, Russia

RARITY: Common

PRONUNCIATION: SUHN-stohn

MINERAL CLASS: Silicates

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (PHYSICAL): Digestion-and-Digestive-System-Health, Foot-Problems, Kidney-Disorders-and-Health, Liver-Disorder-sand-Health, Stomach-Problems, Throat

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (EMOTIONAL): Happiness, Harmony, Joy

ISSUES AND AILMENTS (SPIRITUAL): Aura-Cleansing-and-Clearing, Right-Use-of-Will

EXTRA GRADE: Beautiful orange color, good flash (chatoyancy), partially translucent, < 10% matrix

A GRADE: Nice orange color, some flash (chatoyancy), opaque, 10% - 25% matrix

B GRADE: Poor orange color, little to no flash (chatoyancy), opaque, and/or > 25% matrix

AFFIRMATION: I am proud of the person that I am.

QUESTION: What helps to brighten your mood?

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