Joie de vivre 

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I’ve always considered sunstone my energising, happy stone. For me it resonates with a feeling of contentment, I have my ‘joie de vivre‘ 🌞

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Sunstone is a variety of feldspar that is typically orange, red, or golden brown in colour with tiny inclusions of haematite, which gives it is distinctive sparkle and also the name.

It is found in Canada, Norway and Russia, but the best often comes from India.

Sunstone is said to have many healing properties and is a ‘go to’ in times of stress. Other properties include:

Enhances creativity and inspiration: Sunstone is often called the "stone of creativity" and is believed to enhance creativity, inspiration and artistic expression. It is said to help overcome creative blocks and promote new ideas.

Promotes vitality and energy: Sunstone is believed to promote physical vitality and energy, making it useful for those who suffer from fatigue, low energy or chronic illness. It is also said to help enhance physical stamina and endurance.

Supports healthy digestion and metabolism: Sunstone is believed to help support healthy digestion and metabolism, making it useful for those who suffer from digestive issues or sluggish metabolism. 

Enhances self-confidence and optimism: Sunstone is thought to be helpful for those who struggle with self-confidence and self-esteem. It is said to promote optimism, positivity and a "can-do" attitude. Therefore it is considered lucky as it helps us to overcome fear. 

Promotes emotional healing and balance: Sunstone is believed to help promote emotional healing and balance by reducing feelings of stress, anxiousness and other negative emotions. It is said to help promote feelings of calmness, tranquility and contentment. 

Cleanses and vitalises the chakras: Sunstone can be used to cleanse and vitalise the chakras. It can also be used to facilitate contact with our Spirit Guides.

Helps with seasonal affective disorder: Sunstone is believed to be helpful for those who suffer from sadness and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). It is said to help promote feelings of warmth, comfort and happiness. 

Sunstone works best when activated by the body’s warmth and in particular by the sun. (So hold or wear it next to the skin and / or sit in the sunshine for best results.) It is a great complement when worn with Moonstone. 

It can be cleansed and charged in numerous ways.