Stones and the menopause

[Aoife]

I would have liked to open a discussion which encompasses things in addition to stones but I can't find an appropriate forum... so perhaps to start with stones.......

I am in the throes of this special time. I say 'throes' because I'm experiencing so many changes so quickly I'm finding it hard to keep up physically and emotionally. On a spiritual level I have never felt so excited as I contemplate and embrace my crone years.

Can anyone suggest any stones.... or for that matter essential oils or other things which can help during this time?

I'm attracted to virtually all stones so it's difficult for me to tune in to a specific resonnace. Although saying that, I did not find haematite a particularly attractive stone but since wearing a large haematite ring it's solved my feelings of light headedness and dislocation from external reality. I'm aware that I had been pulling back and wearing the haematite has given me confidence that people and events cannot so easily unground me.

Many thanks

Eve

[RAVENAL]

Menopause is a time of great transition so any of the balancing/smoothing stones would be helpful...moonstone is probably the best suited to all cycles of a womans life...a smoothing/soothing female stone and a master balancer of the emotions...aging and maturity is often a concern...on so many levels...so stones which have long histories of regeneration...like green jade...green garnet...and lapis...which also add their cooling properties...helping with night sweats and hot flashes...essentia oils such as clarey sage are very supportive of early and pre-menopause...while geranium assists in balancing during the latter part and completion of the cycle...

[coldsuns]

Rose Quartz is quite a useful crystal for you. Is gentle and clear and pink for woman. Or a Blue Lace Agate will be as good too.