Citrine - Also known as Cairngorm 

Citrine is a powerful cleanser and regenerator. Carrying the power of the sun, this is a highly beneficial stone. It is warming, energizing, and highly creative. This is one of the crystals that never needs cleansing. It absorbs, transmutes, dissipates, and grounds negative energy and is therefore extremely protective for the environment. Citrine energizes every level of life. It has the ability to cleanse the chakras, especially the solar plexus and navel chakras. It activates the crown chakra and opens intuition. This dynamic stone teaches how to manifest and attracts wealth and prosperity, success, and all good things. Citrine is a happy, generous stone and encourages sharing what you have and yet helps you hold on to your wealth. Psychologically, Citrine raises self esteem and confidence. It helps you develop a positive attitude and to look forward optimistically. Mentally, Citrine enhances concentration and revitalizes the mind. It is excellent for overcoming depression, fears, and phobias. Citrine promotes inner calm so that wisdom can emerge. Wearing Citrine overcomes difficulty in verbalizing thoughts and feelings. Emotionally, Citrine promotes joy in life. It releases negative traits, fears, and feelings at the deepest of levels. It overcomes fear of responsibility and stops anger. This stone helps one move into the flow of feelings and become emotionally balanced. Physically, Citrine imparts energy and invigoration to the physical body. It is useful for people who are particularly sensitive to environmental and other outside influences. Citrine is an excellent stone for energizing and recharging. It is highly beneficial for CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and reverses degenerative disease. Citrine stimulates digestion, the spleen, and the pancreas. It negates infections in the kidney and bladder, helps eye problems, increases blood circulation, detoxifies the blood, activates the thymus, and balances the thyroid. It has a warming effect and fortifies the nerves. Citrine is an eliminator. It relieves constipation and removes cellulite. As an elixir, it is helpful for menstrual problems and menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes, balancing hormones and alleviating fatigue. Citrine fades in sunlight.

Rarity: Natural Citrine is comparatively rare; heat treated Amethyst is often sold as Citrine

Source: Brazil, Russia, France, Madagascar, Britain, United States 

Colors: Yellow to Yellowish brown or smoky gray-brown

 

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