Citrine: What does the crystal do and how do you cleanse it?
A MEMBER of the quartz family, citrine is a crystal known for its orangish, yellowish hue.
It was named after the French word citron, which translates to lemon.
What are the properties of the crystal?
In metaphysical theory, citrine is a healing crystal that promotes optimism, abundance, and prosperity.
The stone is said to be closely related to the solar plexus, a chakra connected with joy and confidence.
Associated with the sun and the elements of fire and earth, citrine is said to help balance emotions and energies.
According to the blog, citrine is comparable to Vitamin D in that it is said to encourage energy and promote a healthy thyroid and digestive system.
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Citrine is a birthstone for the month of November and is said to carry the energy of the signs of Leo, Libra, and Aries.
How can I use citrine?
By wearing citrine in the form of jewelry or accessories, it is said one can manifest good luck and positivity into their life.
In Feng Shui practices, citrine is used to activate Tai Qi, the Health Area of one's home or space, and Xun, the Wealth Area.
Citrine is also believed to encourage earth energy in a space, meaning its placement in a home or office may promote grounding and stabilizing energies.
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The stone is also said to welcome prosperity and can be placed in a wallet or purse as a catalyst.
What other crystals does citrine pair with?
As a member of the quartz family, citrine pairs well with most if not all crystals.
Alongside clear quartz, citrine is said to attract money.
Paired with smoky quartz, citrine may help to alleviate stress.
With an emerald, citrine is said to encourage friendship.
With a red garnet, the crystal is thought to emphasize passion.
Labradorite paired with citrine may increase psychic abilities.
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Can citrine go in the water?
Crystals are safe to cleanse with water if they score 6 or higher on the Mohs Hardness scale, according to .
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Considering that Citrine is a 7 on the scale, it is safe to submerge in water.
"Water is said to dissolve any negative energy stored inside the stone and reinstate its positive healing energy," the outlet reports.