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Birth Month
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Modern Birthstones
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Ancient Traditional Birthstones
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Hebrew birthstones
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Roman birthstones
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Arabic birthstones
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Hindu birthstones
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January
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Garnet
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Garnet
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Garnet
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Garnet
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Ruby
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February
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Amethyst
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Amethyst
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Amethyst
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Amethyst
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Topaz
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March
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Aquamarine, Bloodstone
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Bloodstone
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Bloodstone
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Bloodstone
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Opal
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April
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Diamond
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Sapphire
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Sapphire
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Sapphire
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Diamond
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May
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Emerald
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Agate
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Agate
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Emerald
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Emerald
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June
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Pearl, Moonstone
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Emerald
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Emerald
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Agate
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Pearl
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July
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Ruby
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Onyx
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Onyx
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Carnelian
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Sapphire
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August
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Peridot
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Carnelian
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Carnelian
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Sardonyx
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Ruby
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September
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Sapphire
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Peridot
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Peridot
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Peridot
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Zircon
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October
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Opal, Tourmaline
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Aquamarine
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Aquamarine
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Aquamarine
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Coral
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November
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Yellow Topaz, Citrine
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Yellow Topaz
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Yellow Topaz
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Yellow Topaz
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Cats-eye
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December
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Turquoise, Blue Topaz Blue Zircon
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Ruby
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Ruby
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Ruby
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Topaz
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Zodiac Sign
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Birthstone
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Metaphysical Qualities
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Capricorn
(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
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Lapis Lazuli
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It is said that Lapis helps one understand the mind & to expand your viewpoint. It is good for connecting the heart and the mind when worn over the heart.
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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
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Amethyst
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Amethyst is said to increase intelligence and spirituality. Energy healers use amethyst for the crown chakra.
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Pisces (Feb. 19-Mar. 20)
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Bloodstone
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Bloodstone spots are said to be the blood of Jesus. In traditional healing Bloodstone is used to treat blood disorders.
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Aries (Mar. 21-Apr. 19)
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Jasper
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Jasper is a protective stone particularly for travel (both physical and spiritual) and for aligning the etheric body.
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Taurus (Apr. 20-May 20)
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Aventurine
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Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Aventurine is used for physical healing The name Andrew is associated with Aventurine.
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Gemini (May 21-Jun. 20)
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Tiger Eye
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Tiger Eye is used for focusing the mind. Tiger Eye is thought to be all seeing due to its appearance and offers protection during travel.
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Cancer (Jun. 21-Jul. 22)
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Sardonyx
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Sardonyx is regarded as a protection against incantations and sorcery. It was also believed to sharpen the wits of the wearer.
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Leo (Jul. 23-Aug. 22)
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Amber
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Amber is said to help one be joyful and happy. It lightens the burdens of life.
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Virgo (Aug. 23-Sep. 22)
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Carnelian
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Carnelian is used for clear thinking. It is said to help balance creativity and mental processing.
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Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22)
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Lapis Lazuli
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It is said that Lapis helps one understand the mind & to expand your viewpoint. It is good for connecting the heart and the mind when worn over the heart.
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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
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Garnet
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Garnet is used as a power stone. Many energy healers say that it supports the root chakra which is associated with power and prosperity.
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
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Turquoise
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Turquoise helps in the starting of new projects. It is also believed to bring happiness and good fortune to all.
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