What is Sunstone

Sunstone is a feldspar crystal. It includes hematite and Goethite which help it to refract light and creates iridescence when viewed from different angles. Often found in warm shades of orange, gold, red and brown and with a translucent look, the meaning behind Sunstone is focused on abundance and joy.

With its golden orange warmth, sparkling layers, and iridescent style when caught in the light, Sunstone embraces its kinship with the great ball of fire in the sky, echoing its lifegiving properties and glorious feeling that everything is going to be OK.

The Sunstone was uncovered first in the Fjord sweeping lands of Norway, it was said that the Vikings used this shimmering bright stone as a compass.

the Sunstone was also said to be a beautiful healer in all world culture and is said to have earned its shading from the blood of a great wounded warrior. Sunstone has crept to every corner of myth and legend with even the Ancient Greeks believing that this precious piece of warmth came from the sun god.

Physical Healing Properties

the Sunstone too, knows how to immediately pick you up and put you on the path to strength and self-empowerment. For those who struggle with seasonal affective disorder, Sunstone can be just the extra dose of mental vitamin D you need to chase away those darker days. For those who suffer from problems like chronic sore throats, stomach tension, ulcers, or any issues that connect to the digestive system and metabolism. Since ancient times, this bright light stone has been used to help the body heal, whether from rheumatism and joint pain or even from cramps and fevers, the shimmer of Sunstone wants you in tip-top shape.

Mental & Emotional Healing Properties

As one of the best healing stones for seasonal affective disorder, the Sunstone is an instant mood brightener. It’s an excellent choice for those who struggle to stick to boundaries. Sunstone shines its light and makes it easy to speak your truth, use your No when you need it, and to cut you off from co-dependent behavior. This stone knows that for a healthy and balanced mindset, it's important to have a full spectrum of emotions, but it also knows that emotional  intelligence comes from feeling rooted in self-worth, confidence, and the knowledge that no matter what happens you will find a spot of light in which to persevere.

Just like the sunlight chasing away shadows, the Sunstone is a cleanser of negative energy and ever ready to get to work on shifting blocks from your chakras. This is where your life force flows and where your sensuality and pleasure in experiencing the world sits. When our sacral chakra is cracked open we are able to communicate with ease, to move with inner grace, and to laugh with freedom. Sunstone also connects with the heart chakra, the place that teaches us how to give and receive love only and how to form healthy relationships and bonds with those who bring equilibrium and the right kind of energy to our life. It teaches us how to trust. Speaking of trust, Sunstone can also help us to clear our third eye chakra too, the place of our deep wisdom and intuition.