Citrine

If you’re looking to buy citrine in a shop, what you’re likely to find are geode chunks that look exactly like amethyst, except orange. That’s because that’s exactly what they are: amethyst that was heat-treated to turn it orange. Most people have no idea that natural citrine looks quite different, tending to be in single crystals or very small clusters rather than in geodes, and nearly always a delicate, translucent shade of pale yellow rather than bold or dark orange. Does that mean all the folks selling treated amethyst are scammers? Some might say yes, but many others argue that just because we turned it orange instead of the Earth doing so doesn’t mean it isn’t real, and that human-made citrine is every bit as valid as its natural counterpart. So who’s right? Only you can decide for yourself, which, not coincidentally, is perfectly aligned with citrine’s message. This rock is all about personal power and the right to have your own opinions, make your own decisions, and act as you see fit, even when others disagree. If it’s showing up for you now, it’s a clear sign that it’s time to step into your own power too.