Gemstone Guide: Birthstones & their meaning
Did you know that every gemstone has its unique energy and effect? And that each person's date of birth is associated with a specific gem. They come in a variety of different types. Some people believe they have healing abilities for the mind, body, and soul.
In addition to promoting positive energy flow, gemstones are believed to help cleanse your body and mind of negative energy. Ancient cultures, such as Egypt, Greece, and China, claimed they had healing properties.
To learn more about gemstones and their meanings, we have gathered all the information you need.
JANUARY BIRTHSTONE:
Garnet
Colors: While the most widely known color is the red of the Pyrope Garnet, the stone comes in lots of other shades including orange Mandarin Garnets and green Tsavorite Garnets.
The Spiritual: Garnets represent goodwill, happiness, and purpose. It is also believed garnets bring peace, prosperity, and health to home.
The Physical: Garnet is thought to heal wounds, stimulate metabolism and purify the blood. There is the notion that it’s almost an anti-depressant. It has a pay it forward component. There is a belief that those who do good while wearing a garnet will be the recipients of goodwill. In the past, garnet was worn by warriors as a talisman of protection.
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FEBRUARY BIRTHSTONE:
Amethyst
Colors: Ranging from deep purple to pastel pink, the variety of quartz often occurs in geodes or the cavities of granitic rocks. Whenever Amethyst is naturally heated & pressured over a long time, it becomes yellow citrine.
The Spiritual: Amethysts are thought to enhance creativity, passion, and harmony. Often used in meditation, the energy of amethyst is believed to help stability, humility, and relaxation. Many consider this gem to be a symbol of love.
The Physical: Natural hormone balancer is one of the properties amethysts are thought to have. Others include the ability to build the immune system and reduce bruising and pain.
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MARCH BIRTHSTONE:
Aquamarine
Colors: Aquamarines range in color from pale to deep blue with several greenish-blue varieties. Its name is derived from Latin, and the meaning is "the color of the sea".
The Spiritual: The gem is used as an aid for meditation and spirituality. It is supposed to provide a sense of calm and tranquility. A stone of empowerment, it is believed to encourage honest and compassionate communication. Associated with trusting & letting go.
The Physical: Aquamarine is thought to heal sinus conditions, allergies and respiratory problems, teeth and gum issues, as well as tired eyes. It is known as a cooling gem.
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APRIL BIRTHSTONE:
White Topaz
Colors: A clear gemstone popular as substitute for diamonds.
This gem is found in a rainbow of natural colors, including yellow & blue but only white Topaz is April birthstone.
The Spiritual: This gem keeps away the bad vibes. Helps ward off negative energy, brings balance & harmony to all who wear it.Represent clarity and purity, bring peace & serenity. White topaz can help you see yourself as you truly are, clear & bright.
The Physical: Helps you get rid of negative thoughts & stress. Said to promote a state of calm during stressful times and prevent anger & anxiety. Help heal when you unbalance, creating harmony within your body, mind, and spirit.
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MAY BIRTHSTONE:
Emerald
Colors: Emerald ranges from yellow-green to blue-green with the finest being a pure green hue. More than 20 times rarer than diamonds, therefore, often command a higher price. It’s also one of the four precious gemstones.
The Spiritual: Emerald is believed to have many mystical powers. It is said to transform negativity into positive energy, security, harmony, and spirituality.
The Physical: Just looking at emeralds was once believed to cure stomach, skin, and intestinal problems. The gem was also thought to be able to keep the wearer’s attitude serene.
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JUNE BIRTHSTONE:
Moonstone
Colors: Composed of microscopic layers of feldspar that scatter light, thin layers of Moonstone produce a bluish sheen, while the thick layers look white.
The Spiritual: As its name implies, moonstone is closely associated with lunar mystery and magic. Its balancing energies can supposedly sync with the rhythms of nature, igniting passion between lovers.
The Physical: moonstones are known as the Traveler’s Stone because it’s believed to provide protection at night for people on a trip. Some credit the stone with helping to provide a good night’s sleep and beautiful dreams as well as treating insomnia and sleepwalking.
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JULY BIRTHSTONE:
Ruby
Colors: The rich red color of the ruby is caused by the element chromium, which also makes the gem glow from within. While it sounds awful, the best color of rubies is called “pigeon’s blood.”
The Spiritual: Rubies have been a symbol of passion, protection, and prosperity since ancient times. The gem is believed to amplify energy, heighten awareness, promote courage and bring success in wealth, love, and battle.
The Physical: Thought to energize and balance, stimulate the heart chakra and encourage passions, the stone is used to detoxify the body and heal the heart and respiratory system.
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AUGUST BIRTHSTONE:
Peridot
Colors: peridot is a volcanic gem formed in the deep fires of the earth. It is one of the only gemstones that forms in only one color green. The shades range from lime green to olive and brown.
The Spiritual: Peridot is believed to stimulate psychological clarity and inspire a sense of happiness, truth, and understanding. Believers think it empowers one to take responsibility and make decisions, resulting in prosperity and good fortune.
The Physical: The stone is supposed to support the digestive system. It was used as a talisman during childbirth. Its green energy helps with internal balance, peaceful sleep, and releasing negative feelings.
AUGUST BIRTHSTONE:
Spinel
Colors: The most common colors are red, purple, blue & black. Surprisingly spinel is rarer than ruby, previously assumed to be rubies due to their similarity. In fact, there are two spinel gems in the English crown jewels.
The Spiritual: The true stone of love. Believed to help people put their egos aside and become devoted to one another. Also associated with longevity, passion & devotion. A powerful energy cleanser and prosperity bringer. Believed to bring high energy and prosperity.
The Physical: Spinel is used for astral travel to gain and cleanse energies. This gem boosts stamina as well as mental stamina, improves memory, and boosts cognitive abilities.
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SEPTEMBER BIRTHSTONE:
Sapphire
Colors: Although sapphire is generally understood to mean a blue, the gem comes in every color of the rainbow except red. When the sapphire mineral corundum is red, it is a ruby.
The Spiritual: Sapphires are a symbol of loyalty, nobility, sincerity, and integrity. They are associated with focusing the mind, maintaining self-discipline, and channeling higher powers.
The Physical: Blue sapphires are believed to be a cure-all that does just about everything. Helps to slow down the mind and serves as a natural relief for those who struggle with insomnia. Can also help with ailments like migraines & headaches, vertigo, and balance-related health problems, along with cooling fevers.
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OCTOBER BIRTHSTONE:
Tourmaline
Colors: Tourmalines come in a vast array of colors ranging from black to bicolor pink and green, gems aptly named watermelon tourmaline. The most well-known tourmalines are probably the green variety.
The Spiritual: The gem of emotional support, connected to the heart. It’s a great stone for self-love, as well as feeling safe & receptive to love from others. Believed to imbue a positive attitude, good luck and happiness.
The Physical: This gem cleaning the organs, as it aids the metabolism and in hormone production. relieving stress and anxiety. Help to increase mental alertness, improve circulation & strengthen the immune system.