Understanding Stones Part:5 Citrine

 

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Stone Name 

Citrine, the "Merchant Stone"

Birthstone Month 

November

Zodiac Association 

Cancer

Affected Chakra: Solar Plexus

History of Use: The name Citrine comes from the French word "citron" meaning lemon.  The color of citrine stones are a yellow-to-golden brown variety of the quartz mineral. The darker quality citrine is sometimes called Madeira, after the color of the wine.  Gem quality citrine is extremely rare.  Most of the citrine on the market today is actually heat treated amethyst or smokey quartz.  This transformation can occur naturally in the ground or synthetically in a lab.  Because of this, it is best to keep your citrine out of prolonged exposure to sunlight to avoid further change in the crystal.

Spiritual Properties: Citrine is useful in meditation to open the doors to inner thought and promote the transition into a meditative state.  Dark yellow/orange citrine brings commitment and devotion to a lifetime of love to the surface.  Bold yellow citrine brings prosperity, enthusiasm, and happiness.  Light gold citrine provide cheerfulness and contentment.  Citrine helps to protect sensitive and vulnerable people by guarding their aura from negative energy.

Physical Healing Properties: Citrine enhances energy and stamina and encourages metabolism.  It also aids in short term memory loss.

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