Sunshine Challenge 3: Moonstone (***)

[icecheetah]

Deviantart Post

Prompt

"Prized for its blue to white adularescence—a billowy, moonlight-like sheen—Moonstone has been closely associated with the Moon. The ancient Romans believed it was frozen moonlight, a gift from the goddess, Luna. Therefore, some consider it an alternative birthstone for those born on Monday, the “Moon’s day”. Due to this lunar association, as well as its calming influence, this gem is considered an excellent aid for those with trouble sleeping. Moonstone is a stone of inner growth and strength; it soothes emotional instability and stress and stabilizes the emotions, providing calmness. Because of all this, Moonstone is often associated with wisdom and dreams."

For this one, I chose this character, who will remain unnamed for reasons related to their story, because they often are both a calming influence on their friends, and rely on their friends to calm them down when need be. This character is autistic, and based on the many wonderful autistic people I know and care about, and rely on and help. And we all have trouble sleeping. Maybe I should buy us all moonstones XD.

Comments

[autobotscoutriella]

Ohhh, this is so pretty. Those colors really are soothing!

[icecheetah]

Thank you! Though I literally colour picked them from photos of Moonstone

[enemytosleep]

I love the soft blues in this one (and I agree from what you've shared that this character seems a very good fit for moonstone).

[icecheetah]

Thank you!

[bemused_writer]

Good angle with the face there! Sounds like the kind of person people often need in a story (and real life).

[icecheetah]

Thank you! And yeah, they are absolutely essential.