Crystal Guide
Citrine Meaning & Benefits
The stone of abundance and joy
Citrine glows like sunshine, and its warm golden colour has made it known as the "merchant's stone". Shopkeepers traditionally kept a piece in their cash box to attract customers and prosperity.
It is a bright, uplifting crystal for optimism, creativity and success.
- Colour
- Golden yellow to honey
- Chakra
- Solar Plexus
- Zodiac
- Gemini, Leo, Aries
- Element
- Fire
- Life Path
- 1 (The Leader), 3 (The Creator), 8 (The Achiever)
Meaning
What Citrine is known for
The properties traditionally associated with Citrine across crystal and spiritual practice.
Abundance and success
The classic crystal for prosperity, business growth and good fortune.
Joy and optimism
Associated with positivity, warmth and a sunny outlook.
Creativity
Linked with motivation and creative energy.
Self-confidence
Connected with the solar plexus, the centre of personal power.
Who should wear Citrine?
- Business owners and anyone working with money
- Creative people seeking motivation
- Anyone wanting more optimism
- Life Path 1, 3, 8, the numbers traditionally drawn to Citrine
How to wear it
Keep Citrine where you work or handle money, or wear it as a ring or bracelet for everyday optimism.
Care tip
Citrine can pale in long, direct sun. Rinse it briefly in water and recharge under moonlight.
Care
How to cleanse & charge Citrine
Cleanse your crystal when it first arrives, then every few weeks or whenever it feels dull.
Rinse
Hold it under cool running water for a minute, then pat it completely dry.
Smoke
Pass it through the smoke of incense, sage or palo santo while setting a clear intention.
Moonlight
Recharge it overnight under the moon. Avoid long hours in direct sun, which can fade its colour.
Selenite plate
Rest it on a Selenite plate overnight, one of the easiest ways to cleanse and recharge any crystal.
Shop our Selenite plates and crystal bowls for easy cleansing at home.
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Natural Citrine pieces
Every piece is natural, so colour and markings vary slightly from the photos.
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The properties described here are traditional and spiritual beliefs about crystals, shared for interest and self-care. They are not medical claims and are not a substitute for professional advice or treatment.