Birthstones & Horoscope Trivia

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January - Garnet - Capricorn (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20)

Capricorns - garnet, a clear, dark red gem is your stone. Garnet is known as the stone of commitment said to attract love and promotes lasting relationships. It stimulates creative imagination enhances ambition, discipline, energy, courage as well as increase determination. Hessonite garnet is said to help discard worn out ideas, views and behavior to make way for fresh thoughts. Garnet clears the path for new beginnings and helps dispel negative feelings for a boost of confidence.

February - Amethyst - Aquarius (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19)

Amethyst the stone of fun-loving, original and inventive Aquarius transform negative energy into positive; provides tranquility and understanding, ensures peace of mind and a spark to your intellectual self-discovery.

Amethyst's enhances one sense of serenity, reduces anxiety and stress from personal loss or grief. Slipping an amethyst stone under the pillow is said to promote intuitive dreams, inspired thought and relief from heartache.

March - Aquamarine - Pisces (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20)

The bluish-green transparent beryl aquamarine, is the birthstone associated with sympathetic, compassionate & imaginative Pisces. This gemstone is also known as the mermaid's treasured stone of courage and fortitude. It is said that wearing aquamarine will often encourage thoughts of universal hope, good health, lasting youth as well as easing conflict, calm heated communication issues, rekindle love and new friendship with the quiet strength of the ocean. Ensure success in your idealistic tendencies as you go out to promote world peace with this stone of diplomacy.

April - White Topaz / Zircon / Diamond - Aries (Mar 21 - Apr. 20)

Diamond, zircon & white topaz are said to be the stones for dynamic and energetic Aries. Zircon & diamonds inspire appreciation for life, clarity and balance. White topaz, a transparent mineral best known as the stone of true love, is said to bring success in endeavors, expression of ideas, trust and personal growth by fostering individuality, creativity, enhanced awareness, leadership and insight to its wearer. These power stones are attributed with bringing love, and abundance to one's life.

May - Emerald - Taurus (Apr. 21 - May 21)

The bright green precious emerald with its qualities for promoting romantic love and a strong mind is the gemstone associated with the patient, determined and warm-hearted Taurus. Emerald is said to be a thought-enhancing stone that helps with memory recall, sharp thinking & physical rejuvenation.

June - Pearl / Moonstone /Alexandrite - Gemini (May 22 - June 21)

Pearls, moonstone and alexandrite are the stones for the witty, eloquent and versatile Gemini. Pearls, the oldest known gem, were first seen used on a necklace in a Persian princess's tomb from 5200 B.C. Pearls are a symbol of youthful innocence and purity. Wearing pearls will attune you to the ebb and flow of life, it will help you appreciate your value, determine your own worth & enhance your personal integrity. Moonstone evokes patience & appropriate action. Alexandrite is an exceptionally rare precious gemstone that promotes self-esteem, joy and luck to its wearer. Any one of these stones will help release tension, realize self-worth & appreciate life's every moment.

July - Ruby - Cancer (June 22 - July 22)

Protective and shrewd Cancer's birthstone is the bright transparent ruby. Known as the gemstone of nobles, ruby brings freedom, passion and vitality. Possessing the Camelot-inspired properties of devotion, love, strength, honor, determination and leadership makes this stone a good choice for the royal at heart.

Ruby's properties of loyalty, passion, honor and determination can turn around crabby moodiness. It is said that wearing a ruby helps to enjoy an added spark of light that will defeat emotional storms with love and strength.

August - Peridot - Leo (July 23 - Aug. 22)

Bright yellow-green peridot is generous, broad-minded and loving Leo's birthstone. Known as the stone of compassion, for its inherent properties of balancing your emotions and mind, this friendly bright green stone inspires eloquence, creativity and renewal of all things.

It is said that those seeking harmony and help healing hurt feelings, should reward themselves with a peridot stone.

September - Sapphire - Virgo (Aug. 23 - Sept. 23)

Precious sapphire is the gemstone for the modest, practical and analytical Virgo. Sapphire is known as the gem of wisdom, that enhances creativity, increases universal knowledge, intellect, aids in memory, intuition as it promotes friendship, love & attracts good karma. It is often referred to as the gem of the heavens because it comes in all the colors of the sky. For a contrast to your well-known conservative fussiness, take in a dose of cosmic wisdom by calling on the wise and lucky properties of sapphire to inspire you with clarity and universal insight.

October - Opal / Tourmaline - Libra (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23)

Opal with its multicolored fire is one of the birthstone for the romantic, social and easy going Libra. Opal helps release inhibitions and promotes creativity and ingenuity. It is also known as the stone of inspiration and dreams as one becomes mesmerized by its brilliant colors. Tourmaline, the second birthstone for Libra, is known as the stone of love and good humor. Wearing this stone aids in reception of inspiration, and radiates light to the wearer.

November - Topaz / Citrine - Scorpio (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22)

Golden topaz and sunny yellow citrine are thebirthstones for the magnetic, passionate and powerful Scorpio.

Topaz, is said to be the stone of optimism and awakening; it imparts self-confidence, inspiration and higher intelligence. Citrine, known as the stone of success is said to promote prosperity in business ventures, is referred to as the merchant's stone. These cheery yellow stones balance emotion and uplift moods. Lighten up your compulsive and fiery tendencies with some good fortune and carefree optimism by adding some golden topaz and citrine to your day. Just remember to be generous with your newfound prosperity and joy.

December - Turquoise / Blue Topaz - Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21)

For freedom-loving, jovial and straightforward Sagittarius, the turquoise and blue topaz stones are the perfect match. Turquoise, a stone ranging in color from bluish-green to yellow, is heralded as the stone of communication. This stone is filled with wonderful patterns of brown and black matrix that are composed mainly of copper deposits, which provide a large amount of energy to its wearer. It also induces enthusiasm, thus inspiring new projects and bringing to light undiscovered artistic abilities. Turquoise also provides understanding, discipline and attention to detail Blue topaz, is a soft, clear blue beryl widely known as the stone of compassion & communication. This is the gemstone to wear if you need help building bridges between yourself and others as it helps you maintain control of sticky situations without seeming dominating. Wearing a big bold turquoise or warm blue topaz stone will benefit with tactful situations.

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Birthstones & Horoscope Trivia