BIRTHSTONES



There are twelve signs of the zodiac; Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, 
Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

I am constantly being asked - during the course of  my workshops and seminars - 
to recommend an appropriate stone which corresponds to a particular birth sign.

In my experience the only accurate way in which to ascertain the correct 
birthstone  for any individual is for that person to visit a properly qualified 
astrologist and for a detailed chart to be constructed based on the person's 
place of birth, date of birth and the exact time of birth.

Any other method is too vague and generalized; and most certainly cannot 
possibly be considered seriously!

A few years ago, to prove my theory, I carefully read as many books as I could 
lay  my hands on which contained information relating to the astrological use of 
gemstones.

From all the information available I then compiled my own comprehensive list, 
birthsign by birthsign, encompassing all the 'recommended' birthstones which 
each book suggested would be appropriate for each sign of the zodiac.

When my task was completed I discovered that every birth-sign had at least nine  
gemstones which, according to all the books, would be suitable for people being  
born under that particular sign of  the zodiac.....

However, using my own intuition, logic and a little common-sense, I managed to 
produce the following chart which I find useful as a guide (and a guide only!) 
when I am asked to recommend a particular gemstone for someone's birth-sign:

Aries
 - jasper, ruby

Taurus
 - rose quartz, lapis lazuli, carnelian, sapphire

Gemini
- citrine, rock crystal, tigers eye, agate, rutile quartz.

Cancer
 - olivine, emerald, moonstone

Leo
 - quartz crystal, diamond, agate

Virgo
 - carnelian, agate, jasper, sapphire

Libra
 - emerald, aventurine, jade, sapphire

Scorpio
- garnet, bloodstone, ruby, jasper, beryl

Sagittarius
 - topaz, jacinth, obsidian snowflake

Capricorn
 - smoky quartz, ruby, onyx, jet

Aquarius
- turquoise, malachite, aquamarine, moonstone

Pisces
 - amethyst, opal, moonstone

Whilst it is always acceptable to give a friend - or your loved one -  a 
birthstone  pendant or necklace, please remember that the stones that will work 
best for you - or your friends - are the ones whose 'vibrational energies' are 
most closely compatible with the person who is going to wear it!