Birthstones

Birthstones

The link between heavenly bodies and gems is continued in the concept of birthstones.  Birthstone lists vary because some are arranged according to the zodiac and some according to calendar months.  The list presented here is an abbreviated amalgamation of the most authentic tranditions.  However, it is always more beneficial to use a stone to which you are spontaneously attracted, rather than one you feel you should have simply because it is linked to your zodiac sun sigm, which is only one aspect of your full birthchart.

Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)   Jet, black onyx, clear quartz, black tourmaline

Aquarius (Jan 20 – Feb 18)   Amethyst, sapphire, chalcedony, garnet

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)   Turquoise, pearl, rose quartz, aquamarine

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 19)    Carnelian, bloodstone, Jasper, Diamond

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 20)   Tourmaline, tiger’s eye, topaz, emerald

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 20)   Aquamarine, citrine, chrysocolla, tiger’s eye, pearl

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)   Moonstone, pearl, ruby, emerald

Leo (Jul 23 – Aug 22)   Ruby, heliodor, sunstone, clear quartz

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)   Sapphire, peridot, carnelian, citrine

Libra (Sep 23 – Oct 22)   Lapis Lazuli, opal, aventurine, peridot

Scorpio (Oct 23 – Nov 21)   Obsidian, Herkimer diamond, topaz, aquamarine

Sagittarius  (Nov 22 – Dec 21)   Blue quartz, amethyst, malachite, turquoise

Information extracted from "The Essential Crystal Handbook" by Simon & Sue Lilly