Citrine bracelet

Citrine – Meaning

Citrine carries the energy of the sun in wearable form — a warm golden glow that keeps a little summer about it even in the greyest months. In ancient Egypt, that solar character was honoured through Sekhmet, the lion-headed goddess of war and daughter of the sun god Ra: a formidable patron for a stone long said to spark willpower and creative thinking.

What sets citrine apart from other stones of fortune is the condition attached to its gifts. In Chinese legend it was traditionally given only to generous people, and the old stories agree its energy flows both ways: citrine is believed to encourage generosity and a genuine wish to make others happy, and in return to help money move more easily through your life. That is the heart of its reputation among merchants, and why it is still considered a good companion for anyone starting a new venture or weighing an investment.

The rulers of ancient China went a step further, treasuring citrine for its believed power to expand intellectual ability — success, in their reading, being first a matter of clear thought. Even now, that is how many people wear it: less as a charm for luck than as a nudge towards sharper thinking and braver decisions.

Its warmth, though, may be the real reason it is loved. Citrine is said to warm the heart and lift a low mood, and the confidence it offers is of the quiet, durable sort — sunshine banked for later, rather than fireworks. Worn day after day, this bracelet suits beginnings of every kind: a new role, a new business, a new chapter — or simply the wish to meet an ordinary week with a little more light in hand.

Country of origin: Brazil

Element: Fire

Zodiac sign: Leo, Aries, Cancer, Virgo, Libra

This bracelet harmonizes the Solar Plexus and Sacral chakras.