Moonstone vs Selenite

Hold a Moonstone and tilt it slowly, the adularescence that moves inside seems to pulse like a small captured moon. In traditional crystal healing, Moonstone is the stone of feminine intuition, lunar cycles, and the emotional rhythms of life. Crystal Bible author Judy Hall describes Moonstone as 'a stone of new beginnings' that 'is strongly connected to moon and to intuition.'

In my practice, Moonstone is for the felt experience of lunar energy, the emotional tides, the sense of living by a monthly rhythm rather than a weekly one, the dreams that arrive with the full moon. Author Melody notes that Moonstone 'helps one to assimilate one's own feminine energy.' The way this stone meets you is pulsing and watery, like the moon over water.

For a deeper profile of this stone, see the full Moonstone page.

Selenite feels light in the hand, almost weightless, with a satiny softness that distinguishes it immediately from other crystals. In traditional crystal healing, Selenite is the clearing stone, named directly for the moon goddess Selene. Crystal Bible author Judy Hall describes Selenite as 'a powerful cleanser of negative energy' and notes that it 'connects the user with their guardian angels.'

In my practice, Selenite is for the clearing aspect of lunar energy, the new-moon energy of starting fresh, the full-moon energy of releasing what has been accumulated. Author Melody notes Selenite is named for the moon and provides for 'clarity of mind.' The way this stone meets you is airy and quiet, like moonlight itself rather than the moon's pull.

For a deeper profile of this stone, see the full Selenite page. If you're shopping, my Selenite authenticity guide covers the fakes most often encountered and the tests that catch them.