Black Moonstone

Crystal Properties:

Colour: Black or deep grey, often with a silvery sheen or flashes of labradorescence

Chemical Composition: Potassium Aluminium Silicate

Hardness: 6 - 6.5 on the Mohs scale

Transparency: Translucent to opaque

Lustre: Vitreous to pearly

Historical Uses:

Black Moonstone, while less common than its white or peach counterparts, has been valued in recent times for its unique appearance and perceived grounding energy. It's considered a powerful stone for new beginnings and transformation.

Metaphysical Associations:

Chakra: Root, Crown

Element: Wind, Earth

Planet: Moon

Zodiac Sign: Cancer, Scorpio

Healing Uses:

Emotional Support: Known for its ability to soothe emotional instability and stress, Black Moonstone is believed to offer support during challenging times.

Psychic Protection: Provides psychic protection, especially during new or full moons, when sensitivities are heightened.

Grounding Energy: Unlike other varieties of Moonstone, Black Moonstone offers grounding as well as nurturing energy.

Spiritual Uses:

Connection with the Divine Feminine: Enhances the connection to the divine feminine and intuition.

Meditation and Dreamwork: Useful in meditation for grounding and protecting, and in dreamwork for understanding subconscious messages.

Emotional and Mental Aspects:

Stress Relief: Aids in alleviating stress and anxiety, providing a sense of calm and stability.

Transformation: Encourages transformation and renewal, especially in personal or spiritual development.

Numerology:

Numerological Significance: Resonates with the number 4, symbolising stability, building foundations, and conscientiousness.

Additional Properties:

New Beginnings: Often used in rituals and practices surrounding new beginnings and significant life changes.

Intuitive Growth: Promotes the growth of intuitive abilities and enhances foresight.

Balancing Polarities: Helps in balancing masculine and feminine energies, promoting harmony and cooperation.