Citrine is in the mineral class of quartz. It takes its colour from the traces of iron in the quartz and can be anything from pale yellow to bright shades of amber. Citrine tends to have a hexagonal crystal system and in its natural form has a cloudy or smoky look. The meaning of citrine is focused on prosperity, joy, and energy.

The sunshine stone of Citrine is like summer made incarnate. The colour of Amalfi Coast lemons, as bright as the midday sun, and with a slight vintage Hollywood vibe, you cannot help but fall hard for the immediate uplifting vibes that sunny Citrine brings to the table. Bright and bustling, this stone is actually a special variety of quartz, but comes soaked in a yellow colour. Citrine hails from the highlands of Scotland, the flamenco corners of Spain, the tropics of Madagascar, the rich and regal lands of Russia, and the lush green rainforests of Brazil. Perhaps, it's these far-flung places that feed it full of good vibes, or maybe it’s just Mother Nature’s way of reminding us that when life gives you lemons…

Even as far back as 300 BC, the golden gleam of the Citrine crystal was beloved as a bright decorative gem. Ancient Greek and Roman jewellers would use Citrine to adorn rings to be slipped upon important fingers. But even as time ticked on, Citrine never lost its place in being a beloved jewel. Queen Victoria too loved Citrine and used it to make a statement in her 17th-century costumes. Later, in the new era of Hollywood royalty, stars like Greta Garbo would wear Citrine on the red carpet, making it an immortal aspect of art deco style. Citrine meaning comes from the word for lemon, and it's that sweet and sharp citron energy that we adore so much. 

But beyond being a beauty, there are many reasons to bring the splash of Citrine into your life. The power of positivity, a burst of bright energy, and bringing warm light to frayed nerves, Citrine is like a summer holiday for your soul. Let’s delve a little deeper into the sunny rays and healing properties of Citrine.

If Citrine doesn’t shine a light on your own soul, take a look at our essential crystal guide and find the gem that brings you joy.

Shake out maudlin moods with the yellow kiss of Citrine. Ever ready to bring good vibes and grace to the table, this sunny stone has an instant effect on the health and wealth of your body, mind, and soul. Natural Citrine is so bright and blessed that is unable to hold onto bad energy, meaning that you can always rely on it to take those tough times in hand and transmute it into something special. Here’s how Citrine is a stunning investment for your health, heart, and happiness…

Just like standing in the gentle glow of sunlight, Citrine works wonders when it comes to warming the physical body and bringing uplifting moods. If Vitamin D were a stone it would be Citrine for sure. Bringing Citrine into your life means that you can say farewell to sluggish vibes. An instant pick me up, Citrine brings a bounty of energy and can be an amazing gift to those who suffer from chronic fatigue or other conditions that run your personal resources low.

While Citrine is an energy giver, it doesn’t mean she amps you up into overdrive, it’s a stone that will pull you up by your bootstraps but not leave you out of balance. Citrine helps to keep the thyroid working well, stimulate a healthy digestive system, better blood circulation, and keeps allergies and all kinds of skin irritations on the down-low. Those who suffer from menstrual pain and a cycle that seems out of whack will also love the healing vibes of Citrine and it can also be used as a remedy against nausea too.

It comes as no surprise that the bright and sunny mood of Citrine is all centered around good vibrations, excitations, and not letting go of that personal power. If you ever feel like you have lost your grip, Citrine is here to remind you to simply take it back with a smile. It helps you to crack open your mind, to release those tense feelings of negativity and anger, and to take deep cleansing breaths that help you to overcome muddled feelings of confusion, depression, and destructive tendencies. Citrine teaches you to put down the weight of all those things that no longer make you feel soaked in sunlight inside. Citrine can help you to fight phobias through the gentle flow of healing energy and knowing that no matter what, you are able to take accountability for your own safety and that you simply will not fail. 

When you feel the flow of sweet optimism, this helps you to tap into those powers of manifestation. With Citrine on your side, you suddenly feel like anything is possible – and it is! You will feel your sense of self-worth suddenly rocket sky-high, you will allow yourself to drift with the rivers flow rather than feeling like life is one big upstream battle, and you will stay steady on your feet and even be ready and willing to accept criticism with softness and grace.

There’s a glow of creative energy that comes from Citrine too, making it an amazing gemstone for those who truly feel the need to kickstart their creative heart. It invites a sense of style and flexibility and when you are moving along with this positive mindset, you are suddenly able to attract things of great pleasure back into your life. Good friends, healthy relationships, and magical mentors – all the good folk are drawn to be close to those who wear this vibrant and sunny stone.

Citrine is connected to the Solar Plexus Chakra and the Sacral Chakra, and both these power points in the body sit either in the centre or down low. These are elemental chakras that help us to stay grounded and glorious in our own power. The Solar Plexus Chakra is where we garner our warrior strength and stand strong in personal power. If your Solar Plexus Chakra is blocked, you may struggle to feel centred and your confidence will sit on shaky ground. This makes it hard to forge boundaries and also may mean that you struggle to keep negative energy out.

The Sacral Chakra is where our passion, creativity and intimacy sits close to our pubic bone. This is also where the well of our joy sits. If your Sacral Chakra is blocked you may feel overwhelmed like you are spinning in a loss of control, and this can lead to feelings of detachment or emotionally checking out.

As Citrine works to bring both these chakras into alignment, you can see it’s a really great tool for those who just need a little extra help staying grounded without feeling ground down. Ward off negative energy, bring your inner strength shimmering to the surface, and let the hardships of life roll off like water on a duck's back with this purely positive stone.