Birthstones and signs of the zodiac
“We have always been fascinated, in a dual sense, by the radiance of precious stones. Since the dawn of human history, these wonders of nature have been credited with wide-ranging magical – and even healing – powers. If we subscribe to the concept of certain stones being aligned with the months of the year and signs of the zodiac, then some stones have the capacity to demonstrate their effect particularly well at specific times of the year or in connection with heavenly bodies, providing their wearers with positive support.”
Precious stones and their association with the months and signs of the zodiac
January: Garnet, rose quartz
February: Amethyst, onyx
March: Aquamarine, tourmaline
April: Diamond, rock crystal
May: Emerald, chrysoprase
June: Moonstone, pearl
July: Ruby, carnelian
August: Peridot, aventurine
September: Sapphire, lapis lazuli
October: Opal, tourmaline
November: Topaz, tiger eye
December: Lapis lazuli, turquoise
Signs of the zodiac
Aries, 21 March – 19 April
Haematite, jasper, carnelian, fire opal, garnet, amethyst, ruby, red tourmaline, diamond
Taurus, 20 April – 20 May
Agate, aventurine, citrine, coral, malachite, rose quartz, chrysocolla, sapphire, emerald
Gemini, 21 May – 21 June
Carnelian, tiger eye, amber, citrine, gold topaz, chalcedony, aquamarine, rock cryst
Cancer, 22 June – 22 July
Jasper, aventurine, coral, jade, carnelian, opal, moonstone, emerald, pearl
Leo, 23 July – 22 August
Amber, tiger eye, garnet, citrine, gold topaz, ruby, rock crystal, diamond
Virgo, 23 August – 22 September
Jasper, tiger eye, sodalite, carnelian, amber, citrine, lapis lazuli, amethyst, sapphire
Libra, 23 September – 23 October
Chrysocolla, jasper, pink coral, jade, rose quartz, pearl, aquamarine, pink tourmaline, sapphire, star sapphire, kunzite
Scorpio, 24 October – 22 November
Jasper, malachite, agate, garnet, black opal, amethyst, rubellite, rub
Sagittarius, 23 November – 21 December
Sodalite, chrysocolla, aventurine, chalcedony, amethyst, opal, lapis lazuli, blue topaz, dark blue sapphire
Capricorn, 22 December – 19 January
Jasper, moonstone, black pearl, green tourmaline, smoky quartz, rock crystal, diamond
Aquarius, 20 January – 18 February
Turquoise, chrysocolla, opal, blue topaz, aquamarine, light blue sapphire
Pisces, 19 February – 20 March
Coral, turquoise, jade, moonstone, pearl, opal, aquamarine, blue sapphire, amethyst, kunzite
