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Birthstones: Month vs. Zodiac Sign
Our birth month and birthstone have gone hand in hand for generations, but have you ever thought about your Zodiac stone?
The Twelve Zodiac Signs (Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, and Capricorn) stem from Babylonian era studies of astrology and astronomy dating back to the Iron Age of 1000BC. It is because of this connection to our solar system that many believe zodiac stones transmit energy from the planets to bring fortune and good luck to those who wear their sign’s stone.
Since each Zodiac Sign follows the astrological calendar, zodiac stones differ from birthstones which are commonly based on the internationally accepted Gregorian calendar. This means your zodiac stone may vary depending on the year you were born and how close to your birthday is to the cusp of the astrological period.
Below is the most accepted list of Zodiac Stones. There are alternatives to each zodiac stone, and many are shared among signs. It is said that you choose the stone you feel the most connection with. So do some research and start having the stars align in your favor!
Aquarius Jan. 21 – Feb.18 – Garnet (alternates: Amethyst, Bloodstone)
Pisces Feb. 19 – Mar. 20 – Amethyst (alternates: Aquamarine, Jade)
Aries Mar. 21 – Apr. 20 – Bloodstone (alternates: Diamond, Opal)
Taurus Apr. 21 – May 21- Sapphire (alternate: Emerald)
Gemini May 22 – Jun. 21 – Agate (alternate: Alexandrite)
Cancer Jun. 22 – Jul. 22 – Emerald (alternates: Pearl, Ruby, Moonstone)
Leo Jul. 23 – Aug. 23 – Onyx (alternates: Ruby, Peridot, Jade)
Virgo Aug. 24 – Sep.22 – Carnelian (alternates: Zircon, Agate, Sapphire)
Libra Sep. 23 – Oct. 23 – Peridot (alternates: Sapphire, Opal, Jasper)
Scorpio Oct. 24 – Nov. 22 – Beryl (alternates: Aquamarine, Pearl, Citrine, Topaz)
Sagittarius Nov. 23 – Dec. 21 – Topaz (alternates: Turquoise, Lapis, Onyx)
Capricorn Dec. 22 – Jan. 20 – Ruby (alternates: Garnet, Emerald, Amethyst)
Birthstones, Zodiac and Anniversary Stones
Birthstones are of special interest to gemstone lovers and the association of specific gemstones with months of the year goes back centuries. As the famous gemologist G.F. Kunz noted in his book, The Curious Lore of Precious Stones, “There is no doubt that the owner of a ring or ornament set with a birthstone is impressed with the idea of possessing something moreintimately associated with his or her personality than any other stone, however beautiful or costly. The idea that birthstones possess a certain indefinable, but nonetheless real significance, has long been present and still holds a spell over the minds of all who are gifted with a touch of imagination and romance.”
Precious gems were first associated with signs of the zodiac. The modern birthstone list was formulated by an organization known as The Jewelers of America, in 1912.
Birthstone Charts and Anniversary Gemstone Information
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