As we move into the Fall season and with the upcoming Autumn Equinox/Mabon(read about that here), I thought it would be fitting to choose Citrine for our crystal of the month. The beautiful yellow-gold color of Citrine makes me think of changing leaves, wheat, gourds, cider, and fuzzy warm sweaters. It’s one of my favorite stones, as it invokes a cheery mood and a soothing warmth.

While Citrine is most well known for its positivity promoting abilities, it’s also great for increasing creativity, inspiring compassion, and improving self esteem. All great tools to stave off those common winter blues.

Citrine has also been said to help improve digestion and aid in fixing digestive issues, while helping to strengthen all around physical endurance, and is therefore a good stone to have in your collection during cold and flu season.

Citrine rates about 7 on the MOHs scale which means it’s a harder stone. Citrine is safe to put in water and is a great stone to add to a bath or oil roller bottle. It can be found and mined in the United States, specifically in California and North Carolina. Other Countries where Citrine is found are Brazil, Madagascar, Spain, Norway, Russia, Bolivia, the Austrian Alps, Zambia, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uruguay and Australia.

If you think you need to add some Citrine to your collection, we do carry this awesome crystal in a couple different varieties at Ink & Amethyst. We have it in tumbled stones that are perfect for carrying around with you. We also have some beautiful Citrine towers that make perfect altar stones or decorative pieces for your home. Lastly, we have 8mm bracelets, which are perfect for wearing and using the wonderful energies and healing properties of this awesome crystal.

Refrences: The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall