1. The efficacy of citrine

1.1 Wealth implies

Citrine is known as the "stone of wealth". In many cultures and metaphysical ideas, it is believed to attract wealth and opportunity, and may have a positive impact on both wealth and wealth. Psychologically speaking, citrine emits a mild yellow glow that enhances the wearer's self-confidence, allowing people to face challenges in life and work with a more positive attitude, and thus easier to grasp fleeting opportunities for making money. When you face important projects in the workplace, wearing citrine may help you add some confidence, play the best level, and reap the possibility of career promotion and wealth growth. In feng shui culture, placing citrine in a financial position at home (such as the diagonal of the living room) or on the desk of the office can activate the energy of the financial position and promote the improvement of financial luck.

1.2 Positive effects on mood and health

In terms of emotional regulation, citrine also had extraordinary performance. It helps to relieve tension and anxiety and restore calm. When the stress of life makes you feel restless, hold a piece of citrine in your hand and feel its warm texture, which can relievethe influence of citrine on moodto a certain extent. From a health point of view, although there is no scientific certainty, citrine was believed to assist gastrointestinal energy circulation and liver recovery in ancient European natural remedies. Some people believe that citrine is beneficial to the digestive system and may improve gastrointestinal function and promote physical recovery. As for citrine enhancing immunity, was it true? Although there is no scientific evidence at present, from the perspective of energy concept, its positive regulation of body functions may indirectly bring positive effects.

2. The association of citrine with chakras

In crystalline energy theory, citrine corresponds tothe navel chakra (solar plexus)of the human body. The navel chakra governs one's willpower, sense of self-worth, digestive system, etc. Citrine can clear the negative energy on the navel chakra, re-boost one's confidence in life, and help those who have lost interest in life due to past experiences and lack motivation to rekindle their enthusiasm for life and actively participate in work and life.

3. The association of citrine with constellations

In astrology, people with different constellations often have different personality traits and fortune trends, and citrine and some constellations are perfect.

l Aries, who is passionate, energetic and slightly short-tempered, wears citrine to calm their emotions and keep them calm when they are impulsive, thus being more rational in interpersonal communication and work decision-making, and enhancing career and interpersonal relationships.

l Taurus, who values wealth, citrine's wealth energy echoes their pragmatic pursuit of wealth, helping them to go further on the road to wealth accumulation.

l Cancer is prone to gastrointestinal and liver discomfort, and citrine has a positive impact on the digestive system, which can help Cancers improve their physical condition.

4. Feng Shui Application of Citrine

4.1 Feng Shui Stone for Prosperity

In feng shui, citrine is considered a "stone of wealth." Its golden glow symbolizes wealth and prosperity, and is believed to attract wealth and strengthen the aura of wealth. Placing citrine in the southeast orientation of the living room (in charge of wealth and career), northwest orientation (gold, and citrine gold, can enhance wealth) or middle house orientation (representing family harmony, career stability), all help to improve wealth. If you worship God of Wealth at home, put citrine near God of Wealth, it can strengthen the lucky effect.

4.2 Create a harmonious atmosphere

Yellow belongs to earth in the five elements and has the characteristics of tolerance and stability. Citrine can promote harmony in interpersonal relationships and help people communicate and cooperate better with others. Placing citrine in a home area or office can improve interpersonal relationships and create a good interpersonal atmosphere. At the same time, it can also adjust the atmosphere of home or office environment, absorb negative energy, release positive energy, make the atmosphere more comfortable and pleasant, which is conducive to people's physical and mental health and career development. However, it should be noted that citrine should be avoided in the mirror opposite position to prevent the loss of wealth; the kitchen and bathroom are dirty and heavy, and should not be placed, which will reduce its wealth effect; the citrine ball should not be facing the door, so as not to introduce external negative energy.

5. Identification method of citrine

5.1 Observe color and luster

Color and luster are important basis inidentifying natural citrine. Natural citrine has a variety of colors, from light yellow to rich golden yellow, all natural and agile. In the light, it will show a bright luster, no matter from which angle to view, all exude a unique luster. And artificial or dyed citrine, color is often too gorgeous and dull, luster also appears unnatural, lack of natural citrine that kind of fresh feeling.

5.2 Examining inclusions and internal features

During the long process of formation, natural citrine usually has some inclusions, such as fine mineral particles, gas-liquid inclusions, etc., and occasionally cracks. These are the marks of its natural growth. On the contrary, one of thedifferences between artificial citrine and natural citrineis its internal purity-artificial citrine is often too pure inside, almost no inclusions or flaws, and it seems too perfect to be natural.

5.3 With professional tools and methods

For more accurate identification, use a polarizer. Natural citrine rotates 360 degrees under a polarizer, and four bright and four dark changes occur, which is determined by its crystal structure characteristics; false citrine does not have this phenomenon. In addition, the thermal conductivity meter can also come in handy, natural crystal in the thermal conductivity meter test will have a corresponding response, and fake crystal performance is completely different.

6. The Secret of Citrine Maintenance

6.1 Avoid collisions and scratches

Citrine maintenance methodsare based on preventing physical damage. Although the citrine hardness is relatively high, it is about 7 in the Mohs hardness scale, and it is still relatively afraid of the impact of sharp objects. Daily wear, to avoid collision with metal jewelry, hard desktop, etc., to prevent cracks or scratches. When not wearing, it is recommended to store it properly in a soft cloth bag or special jewelry box, and place it separately from other jewelry to reduce the risk of friction.

6.2 Stay away from chemicals.

Cosmetics, perfumes, detergents, etc. in life contain chemicals that may corrode the citrine surface and tarnish it. Therefore, in makeup, perfume or household work, it is best to remove citrine jewelry. If you come into contact with chemicals, wash them off immediately.

6.3 Regular cleaning and purification

Regular cleaning will keep citrine shiny. You can soak citrine in mild soapy water for 5 - 10 minutes, then gently scrub with a soft-bristled toothbrush, rinse with water, and dry with a clean soft cloth. In the metaphysical concept, citrine also needs to be purified regularly, such as paying attention tohow often citrine is demagnetized-usually once a month is recommended, and it can be restored by moonlight irradiation or crystal cluster rest.

Citrine occupies an important position in the field of crystal with its unique charm, rich meaning and characteristics that need careful care. I hope that through this article, you have a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of citrine, and can better select, identify, maintain and enjoy the beauty brought by citrine.