Citrine

Citrine is a member of the Quartz family (Silicon Dioxide), with the colour ranging from pale yellow to golden brown.  Like the sun its energy gives warmth , comfort, power and life.  Natural Citrine is a transparent light filled crystal, often holding rainbows and unusual inclusions.  We have an excellent range of natural, pristine  Citrine stones from Madagascar. 

Most of the common Citrine sold in stores is in fact Amethyst which has been heat treated to change the colour.

When you hold a piece in your hand and feel the energy from a natural Citrine  you will appreciate the difference.

It activates and amplifies our inner light , creating a positive and strong aura, which in turn improves our self esteem, correcting and balancing our sense of self.  It strengthens our physical and subtle bodies.  It aids digestion and assimilation on all levels.

Helps one to overcome the problems and challenges of everyday life. Excellent for people worn out by stress, a prolonged illness or a difficult emotional situation or suffering from depression.

It does not hold or accumulate negative energy, rather dissipating and transmuting it, and so it never needs clearing or cleansing. It creates  a vibrant force wherever or however it is used.

Citrine is also known as the stone of abundance - placing a small cluster or crystal of Citrine in one's cash box  or wallet or handbag assists one to attract more wealth and to maintain a state of wealth.

It activates and energises the sacral and solar plexus chakras, directing, via personal power, creativity, and intelligent decisiveness, the energy necessary to enhance the physical body. It stimulates both mental focus and endurance. It also illuminates the energy of the base chakra, delivering both comfort and optimism.   It also stimulates the crown chakra, most notably in the faceted form, allowing for synthesis between the intellect and total perfection; making it quite helpful in problem solving. 

 

There is also a formation of Citrine/Smoky Quartz, showing a clear definition between the colours. The alliance of forces merges the energies creating a dynamic stone, with the Smoky Quartz providing a strong grounding quality.

This information has been abridged from "Love is in the Earth" by  Melody  and "Quartz Crystals" by Isabel Silveira.