Citrine

CITRINE

ANI NG LIWANAG

(Harvest of Light)

INTERNATIONAL CONTEXT
Citrine is a yellow to golden variety of quartz (SiO₂), colored by trace amounts of iron within its crystal structure. It belongs to the quartz family and has a Mohs hardness of 7, making it durable for adornment and ornamental use. Mineralogical references used by the classify citrine as part of the macrocrystalline quartz group.

Historically, citrine has been associated with warmth and light due to its golden tone. In various cultural traditions (non-scientific symbolism), it has been linked to:

*Abundance and prosperity
*Confidence and vitality
*Optimism and clarity
*Forward movement and success

Often referred to as a “merchant’s stone,” citrine was carried as a symbolic talisman for trade, resilience, and opportunity.

TAWID
In Tawid – Wear the Mountains, citrine represents resilience and earned abundance.

Like mountain paths shaped by steady passage,
growth is not instant — it is walked.

Citrine in Tawid honors:

*Prosperity built through patience
*Livelihood shaped by discipline
*Confidence grounded in integrity
*Progress sustained across generations

It reflects not excess —
but harvest.

In Tawid pieces, citrine is a reminder that abundance is cultivated.
It is earned through balance, effort, and continuity.

BLESSING FOR THE WEARER

May your work bear fruit in its proper season.
May your confidence be steady, not rushed.
May your success remain rooted in purpose and care.

May the light you carry
be the light you build —
patiently, faithfully, and with intention.

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