Hear we are, talking about another member of the Quartz family – Citrine. This lovely little stone comes in so many different variations, it could be classed as its own family! The same as the other specimens in the crystal family, Citrine has a chemical composition of silicon dioxide, and a hardness rating of 7.
Fun fact: The most commonly found type of Citrine is heat-treated Citrine, which is actually Amethyst that has been heated to a very high temperature and turned yellow! Don’t fret, crystals are subject to very high temperatures during their creation, so heat-treating doesn’t hurt them – it does however change their energies and the frequencies of visible light they carry.
Heat-treated Citrine actually have very different energies and powers than natural Citrine, which is why we’re discussing them separately. Heat-treated Citrine is generally much lighter in colour than other types of Citrine (for reference, the photo attached to this post is heat-heated Citrine). This type of Citrine will help you become more assertive and outgoing, as well as making boundaries and sticking to them – perfect to have around when talking about your New Year Resolutions! Emotionally, heat-treated Citrine will help to lighten dark thoughts and/or depression, and will bring you optimism, playfulness and happiness. It will give you that second wind you need to attack difficult situations head first. For its physical benefits, heat-treated Citrine will help with digestive issues, metabolism, support weight loss and increase energy levels during exercise.
Natural Citrine holds very powerful energies which help clearing and strengthening of ones personal will. It will find and help heal feelings of powerlessness and gives you the courage to make hard choices or take difficult actions. Natural Citrine draws purifying powers from its natural Smokey Quartz energies. Citrine will help you physically by enhancing you stamina and energy levels, as well as supporting your digestive system and metabolism. Emotionally Citrine will help you resolve difficult situations and guide you down the right path when obstacles appear in your way.
Smoky Citrine & Smokey Citrine Herkimer are very powerful crystals. They do not accept negative energy, therefore never need cleansing. The Smokey Citrine Herkimer is perfect for removing vows from previous lives, and clears away old negative thoughts. This stone also helps increase optimism, creativity, self-esteem, and will help with digestive systems.
The Citrine Spirit Quartz is a very high vibration stone which emits very high levels of self-awareness. It will purify and cleanse your aura, and will help direct your life to a positive place. This stone will help you if you run a business as it will help you focus on your goals and plan ahead. As well as being helpful in conflict resolution, it can be programmed to send forgiveness to those who have wronged you, and forgiving yourself.
Fun Fact: When using Citrine as an elixir, it will help you with menstrual problems, menopause, hot flushes, balancing hormones and fatigue. Sounds like something all us girls need, right?!
All different types of Citrine will bring you wealth and good fortune, so keep a small piece in your wallet or money tin!
Found in Brazil, Russia, Madagascar, South Africa, India, North and South America.
Chakra 3rd (Solar Plexus)
Zodiac Signs are Aries, Gemini, Leo and Libra
Cleansing your Citrine can be done in all the different ways that we listed on the Cleansing Your Crystals page BUT don’t forget that your Smokey Citrine Herkimer does not need to be cleansed at all!
Until next time, sending lots of love and happiness your way
Telluric Crystals
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