Thursday, July 18, 2013

Birth Stones for Zodiac

Birthstones are determined by Month more than Zodiac sign. 

January = Garnet
February = Amethyst
March = Aquamarine + Bloodstone
April = Diamond
May = Emerald
June = Pearl + Moonstone
July = Ruby
August = Peridot
September = Sapphire
October = Opal
November = Topaz + Citrine
December = Tanzanite + Turquoise

January -Garnet
From the Latin word "granatum" meaning "seed" because of its resemblance to the pomegranate seed. It represents friendship, loyalty, and trust.

February -Amethyst
Amethyst, like other quartz crystals, has often been associated with psychic abilities and is said to help the wearer gain clarity and spiritual focus.

March -Aquamarine + Bloodstone
Obviously this stone has to do with water, from it's clear blue color to its "aqua" name derivation. It has been associated with allowing for safe voyages and safeguarding sailors. It is also meant to keep the wearer calm and level-headed.The bloodstone is associated with being brave and wise.

April -Diamond
Diamonds have often been associated with healing properties -believed to take in toxins and impurities from the wearer. It is also associated with purity and innocence over vanity.

May -Emerald
This stone has often been associated with renewal, rebirth, luck, and youth.

June -Pearl + Moonstone
Pearl -the only stone that comes naturally from a living organism and needs no polish. Represents natural beauty and the sea. Moonstones are often associated with their ability to change or alter in appearance.

July = Ruby
The Ruby is associated with love, wisdom, and wealth.They are also said to awaken the senses and bring a greater sense of awareness to the wearer.

August = Peridot
Peridot is associated with healing properties and is said to ward off nightmares. They are also said to bring the wearer great power and influence. These stones are formed deep within the earth and are often brought to surface by volcanoes.

September = Sapphire
This stone has been associated with protecting the wearer from harm as well as bringing heavenly blessings.
 
October = Opal
Opals are radiant, vibrantly colored stones that represent "a changing in colors" or versatility and diversity.

November = Topaz + Citrine
These stones are associated with healing and bringing wellness, warmth, and energy to the wearer.

December = Tanzanite + Turquoise
This stone is associated with protecting the traveler from harm and keeping their taste for adventure fresh.

For the Zodiac (Depending on which month you were born):
 
Capricorn/Aquarius = Garnet
Aquarius/Pisces = Amethyst 
Pisces/Aries = Aquamarine + Bloodstone
Aries/Taurus = Diamond
Taurus/Gemini = Emerald
Gemini/Cancer = Pearl + Moonstone
Cancer/Leo = Ruby
Leo/Virgo = Peridot + Sapphire
Virgo/Libra = Sapphire +Opal
Libra/Scorpio = Topaz + Citrine
Scorpio/Sagittarius = Tanzanite + Turquoise
Sagittarius/Capricorn = Tanzanite + Turquoise 
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