Natural citrine is one of the most sought after stones for healing oneself and others, bringing harmony into a home, and for use in conjunction with grids to manifest one’s intention. It can be found throughout the world, on every continent. The hues of citrine vary from very light yellow to the deepest orange and the many shades in between. Natural citrine can be very translucent and light, to deep and smoky. It gets its name from the French word, Citron, which means lemon.
When using citrine for healing ourselves, its energy acts as a revitalizer. Being in the sphere of citrine invigorates us, it brings vibrancy to our chakras, in particular our solar plexus. A balanced solar plexus helps to boost confidence, strengthen our personal boundaries, and bolster our self-esteem, so we feel better able to accomplish goals as well as be able to stand in our personal power.
On a physical level, citrine can help to purify and vitalize our eliminatory organs - in particular our kidneys, lungs, liver and bladder. In addition, its energy can help to improve circulation. Spiritually, using citrine can bring about a sense of joy, helping us to rise above feelings of despondency. It helps to boost our energy, initiating a shift away from negative thoughts and vibrations towards a more positive outlook. It also helps you to feel more grounded and stable.
In meditation, citrine helps to fine tune goals and intentions, bringing them into alignment and closer to manifestation. In meditation citrine helps us to awaken our intuition - in particular empathic capabilities. Keeping some citrine on your body helps for times when you are feeling down and want a natural pick-me-up.
As citrine is a stone of manifestation, using it in one's home enhances our efforts to bring our intentions to full realization. Having citrine in your workspace helps to keep thoughts clear and encourage prosperity.
Some facts about citrine
Citrine is a member of the quartz family, has a MOHs hardness of 7, and is associate with the sacred element Earth.
Using citrine in a manifestation grid is a powerful way to bring your intentions to
reality. Whether you are wearing citrine as jewelry or keeping a piece in your
workspace for creativity, you will find it a rewarding undertaking to work, play and get to know the wonderful and magical qualities of this stone.