Crystals and the Moon: Raw Stones for Each Lunar Phase

Why the Moon Matters in Crystal Work

The moon governs emotion, intuition, cycles, and subtle energy.
It’s a mirror of the feminine, the subconscious, and the rhythm of becoming.

In energetic practice, the moon is not passive—it pulls tides within the body, awakens shadow and vision, and offers phases of intention, each with a unique magical doorway.

When we align raw crystals with these lunar phases, they act as anchors, amplifiers, and companions to the moon’s shifting light.

At Oryssia, we believe raw stones—untouched and resonant—hold the perfect vibration for moon-tuned rituals. Their primal structure speaks clearly to the cyclical wisdom of the sky.

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The 8 Lunar Phases & Crystal Correspondences

💡 Even placing one raw crystal on your altar that reflects the moon’s phase can shift the tone of your whole practice.

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How to Use Crystals with the Moon

🌙 1. Moonlight Charging

• Place raw crystals outside or on a windowsill under moonlight (especially full moon)

• Speak your intention aloud or write a note and place under the stone

• Leave overnight, retrieve with gratitude

📜 2. Moon Journaling + Crystal Amplification

• Keep a raw crystal beside your moon phase journal

• Hold it while writing affirmations or tracking your mood cycles

• Use Amethyst for dreams, Clear Quartz for vision, Smoky Quartz for emotional release

🕯 3. Moon Bath + Soak

• Combine water-safe crystals (see blog 64) with moonwater and herbs in a ritual bath

• Best during Full Moon or Waning Moon for clearing + cleansing

• Add soft music and candlelight to invoke lunar vibration

Oryssia “Lunar Raw Stone Set”

To walk in rhythm with the moon is to walk in rhythm with yourself. The Oryssia Lunar Raw Stone Set is crafted to mirror the 8 phases of the moon, supporting your evolving intentions through the lunar cycle.

Set Includes:

• 8 raw crystals, each attuned to a moon phase:

  • New Moon – Clear Quartz

  • Waxing Crescent – Green Aventurine

  • First Quarter – Carnelian

  • Waxing Gibbous – Citrine

  • Full Moon – Moonstone

  • Waning Gibbous – Lepidolite

  • Last Quarter – Obsidian

  • Waning Crescent – Black Tourmaline

• Hand-painted moon phase altar cloth

• Ritual scroll: moon phase affirmations, placements, and intentions

• Add-on: handmade moonwater spray (optional)

💡 All stones are charged during their corresponding moon phase under natural sky—no artificial lighting.

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Creating a Lunar Crystal Altar

A moon altar changes with the tides. Let it evolve over the month:

1. Choose a central altar space (small table, windowsill, or tray)

2. Place the current moon phase’s crystal at center

3. Add symbolic items:

   • Shells or salt for water

   • Silver candle for lunar light

   • Journal or moon oracle cards

4. Surround it with flowers, incense, or herbs that match the lunar tone

5. Write a 1-sentence intention and place under the crystal

6. Return daily for breathwork, prayer, or stillness

🌕 Full Moon Tip: Set all 8 stones in a circle to create a lunar wheel of power.

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Lunar Cycles & The Sacred Feminine

The lunar rhythm is also deeply tied to the menstrual cycle, traditionally known as a woman’s “inner moon.”
Pairing raw crystals with your body’s phase enhances awareness and harmony:

💡 You can track your personal lunar flow with crystals, adjusting your altar and rituals accordingly.

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Lunar Blessing Ritual (15 mins)

Perfect for Full or New Moon:

1. Light a silver or white candle

2. Place raw Moonstone (or the matching phase stone) before you

3. Speak aloud:

   “Moon above, stone below. I walk the path between.
   As you shift, I soften. As you wane, I release. As you wax, I bloom.”

4. Meditate with hands over the stone, breathing in time with moonlight

5. Finish with gratitude and a small offering (flower, tea, written word)

Repeat monthly to deepen lunar alignment.