Citrine by Arianrhod Wolfchild

[Dept of PMM Artists & things]

Citrine:

Properties: This stone is very versatile and is used for mental and emotional clarity, problem solving, memory issues, will power, optimism, confidence and self-discipline. It reduces anxiety, fear and depression. Citrine is one of two crystals which never have to be cleansed of negative energy. An energizing and highly beneficial crystal, citrine absorbs, transmutes, grounds and dissolves negative energy, which makes it a very protective stone. Citrine crystals are invigorating and positive. They can surround and fill anyone with its brilliant color, energizing every aspect of life. Increases motivation and Persons involved with education or business will especially benefit. Can guide you to harness and utilize your creative energy. Helps us analyze events and steer them in a positive direction. Develops inner calm and security, and makes us less sensitive and more open to constructive criticism. Can dispel negative feelings and help us to accept the flow of events. This stone is great with help in achieving goals. Because of its matrix of iron and quartz, it is most effective on the Sacral/Sexual/Navel Chakra, the Solar plexus Chakra and Crown Chakra. The grounding abilities of citrine help to alleviate anxiety, as the more orange encourages creative flow and sexual arousal, where the more yellow citrine has a soothing affect on the digestive system. Citrine energizes every level of the aura, cleansing and balancing the subtle bodies as it aligns it with the physical body. Citrine is the stone of abundance. It teaches us the lessons of achieving wealth and prosperity. Not just on a monetary level, but in all aspects of our lives.

Folk Remedies: Eases digestion, stomach tension, food disorders, allergies. Detoxification: Spleen, kidneys, liver, urinary system, intestines. Citrine promotes physical activity, which in turn improves digestion and helps the cleansing organs. May also work as a detoxifier for the blood. Ancient cultures have used citrine for protection against evil spirits and in particular, against snake bites. Citrine has been used to reverse degenerative diseases and in treating chronic fatigue. It is considered the eliminator as it is used on the abdomen for eliminating constipation. It is also a wonderful stone used as an elixir for menstrual disorders, PMS and symptoms from menopause.

Feng Shui: This joyful stone is used specifically in the Southeast direction of your home for wealth/prosperity. It can also be used in the Center area for spiritual growth and guidance. In the West direction for creativity and North for personal journeys.

Crystal Cleansing: This stone can be charged over night in a bowl of quartz or hematite. If you want to cleanse this stone, it can be cleansed under warm water. Crystals react and energize by the light of the moon. The fuller the moon the more energized your crystal becomes. I would recommend your cleansing to be on or near the full moon so that the light can absorb into your crystal.

History: Citrine (SiO2) gets its unique orange to yellow color from a matrix of ferric iron and quartz. Its color is usually a pale golden yellow, but can be found in darker shades as well, although some literature considers the darkest crystals to be Smoky Quartz. The Celtic people of Scotland call the dark Citrine crystals Morion and Cairngorm. Citrine was used in Rome as engraved figurines given as gifts. Citrine has been given other names in other cultures including the merchant stone or the golden stone of wealth. Dark citrine has been call ox blood. Natural citrine tends to be a very pale yellow. Much of the citrine on the market today is "created" by adding heat to a poor quality of amethyst, turning it orange. When citrine forms naturally with amethyst, it is called Ametrine.

I found this information online some time ago, and can't remember which site it was on, so the author is unknown by me.

[Dept of PMM Artists & things]

Citrine quartz is one of my favorite crystals. This beautiful, golden yellow stone takes its name from the french word “citron”, meaning lemon. The golden color of citrine is formed when amethyst or smoky quartz is subjected to high temperatures. Citrine is also known as “the thief’s stone” due to its association with the Greek god Hermes who, when only a few days old, stole Apollo’s herd of cattle. It was believed that carrying citrine would help to avoid trouble, as a result, citrine became popular with rogues. Gemini, Aries, Libra, and Leo are the astrological signs associated with this stone.

Citrine is beautiful when cut as a gemstone, and it became popular in jewelry as a substitute for topaz.

This crystal is particularly efficient at bringing relief to health disorders concerning the gallbladder, heart, kidney, liver, colon, and digestive organs.

The crystals beneficial energies work best with the sacral, solar plexus, and heart chakras. Hence citrine’s healing powers are more effective on organs in the trunk of the body.

Lie down and place a piece of citrine on the affected part of your body. Visualize the sun’s healing golden rays being focused through the citrine like a lens, flowing through and bathing that area in soothing, healing energy, easing stress and tension.

Citrine as a tool for detox

When dieting or detoxing, place a piece of citrine in your drinking water for a few minutes, then take it out and return it to your pocket. Sip the water through the day.

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