January Birthstone - Capricorn the Sea Goat

January birthstones are: Garnet, Emerald and Jasper.

Modern - Garnet

Traditional - Garnet

Mystical - Emerald

Zodiac (Aquarius) - Garnet

Talismanic (Aquarius) - Jasper

February birthstones are Amethyst, Bloodstone and Ruby.

Modern - Amethyst

Traditional - Amethyst

Mystical - Bloodstone

Zodiac (Pisces) - Amethyst

Talismanic (Pisces) Ruby

Power Stones - Blue Sapphire, Lapis, Aquamarine, Amber, Garnet, Hematite.

March Birthstones - Pisces the Fishes

March birthstones are Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Emerald and Topaz.

Modern - Aquamarine

Traditional - Bloodstone

Mystical - Emerald

Zodiacal (Taurus) - Bloodstone

Talismanic (Aries) - Topaz

Power Stones - Diamond, Turquoise, Tourmaline, Blue Lace Agate, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Opal, Golden Topaz, Turquoise.

April Birthstones - Aries the Ram

April birthstones are Diamond, Opal, Sapphire and Garnet.

Modern - Diamond

Traditional - Diamond

Mystical - Opal

Zodiac (Taurus) - Sapphire

Talismanic (Aries) - Garnet

Power Stones - Ruby, Red Jasper, Carnelian, Coral Fire Agate, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Cat's Eye, Citrine, Emerald, Hematite, Jade.

May Birthstones - Taurus the Bull

May birthstones are Emerald, Sapphire and Agate,

Modern - Emerald

Traditional - Emerald

Mystical - Sapphire

Zodiac (Gemini) - Agate

Talismanic (Gemini) - Emerald

Power Stones - Moss Agate, Golden Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Azurite Carnelian, Cat's Eye, Chrysocolla, Diamond, Emerald, Jade, Rose Quartz.

June Birthstones - Gemini the Twins

June birthstones are Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite, Emerald and Sapphire.

Modern - Pearl, Moonstone

Traditional - Alexandrite

Mystical - Moonstone

Zodiac (Cancer) - Emerald

Talismanic (Cancer) - Sapphire

Power Stones - Crystal, Aquamarine, Alexandrite, Beryl, Agate, Aquamarine, Chrysocolla, Citrine, Emerald, Jade, Sapphire, Serpentine, Tanzanite, Watermelon Tourmaline.

July Birthstones - Cancer the Crab

July birthstones are Ruby, Onyx and Diamond.

Modern - Ruby

Traditional - Ruby

Mystical - Ruby

Zodiac (Leo) - Onyx

Talismanic (Leo) - Diamond

Power Stones - Ruby, Moonstone, Pearl, Green Turquoise, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl.

August Birthstones - Leo the Lion

August birthstones are Peridot, Sardonyx, Diamond, Carnelian and Zircon.

Modern - Peridot

Traditional - Sardonyx

Mystical - Diamond

Zodiac (Virgo) - Carnelian

Talismanic (Virgo) - Zircon

Power Stones - Amber, Sardonyx, Ruby, Jacinth, Carnelian, Amber, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Diamond, Garnet, Jasper, Marcasite, Onyx, Ruby, Sapphire, Golden Topaz.

September Birthstones - Virgo the Virgin

September birthstones are Sapphire, Agate and Peridot.

Modern - Sapphire

Traditional - Sapphire

Mystical - Agate

Zodiac (Libra) - Peridot

Talismanic (Libra) - Agate

Power Stones - Pink Jasper, Rhodocrosite, Azurite, Star Sapphire, Moss Agate, Almandine, Amethyst, Amazonite, Chrysocolla, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Watermelon Tourmaline.

October Birthstones - Libra the Scales

October birthstones are Opal, Tourmaline, Jasper, Beryl and Amethyst.

Modern - Opal, Tourmaline

Traditional - Tourmaline

Mystical - Jasper

Zodiac (Scorpio) - Beryl

Talismanic (Scorpio) - Amethyst

Power Stones - Fire Agate, Agate, Moss Agate, Almandine, Amethyst, Amazonite, Chrysocolla, Garnet, Peridot, Sapphire, Watermelon Tourmaline.

November Birthstones - Scorpio the Scorpion

November birthstones are Yellow Topaz, Citrine, Pearl and Beryl.

Modern - Yellow Topaz, Citrine

Traditional - Citrine

Mystical - Pearl

Zodiac (Sagittarius) - Topaz

Talismanic (Sagittarius) - Beryl

Power Stones - Topaz, Garnet, Coral, Ruby, Zircon, Almandine, Malachite, Moonstone, Opal, Peridot, Turquoise.

December Birthstones - Sagittarius the Archer

December birthstones are Turquoise, Topaz, Tanzanite, Zircon, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx, and Ruby.

Modern - Turquoise, Topaz, Tanzanite

Traditional - Zircon, Lapis Lazuli

Mystical - Onyx

Zodiac (Capricorn) - Ruby

Talismanic (Capricorn) - Onyx

Power Stones - Amethyst, Malachite, Chalcedony, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Ruby, Star Sapphire, Smokey Quartz, Tanzanite, Topaz, Turquoise.

Talismanic Birthstones

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 20) - Onyx

Aquarius (Jan 21 - Feb 19) - Jasper

Pisces (Feb 20 - Mar 20) - Ruby

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 20) - Topaz

Taurus (Apr 21 - May 21) - Garnet

Gemini (May 22 - Jun 21) - Emerald

Cancer (Jun 22 - Jul 22) - Sapphire

Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 23) - Diamond

Virgo (Aug 24 - Sep 22) - Zircon

Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22) - Agate

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21) - Amethyst

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21) - Beryl

Many people believe that gem stones & crystals act as amplifiers when brought into contact with the human body’s seven-Chakra points. Chakras are wheels of energy located in seven centers within the body. The seven chakras correspond to the seven colors of the rainbow, the seven notes on a musical scale, and the seven endocrine glands. Rotating at different speeds, these Chakra points release energies, imparting the body with its precious life forces. Your chakras can become clogged from stress or anxiety, and some people believe that using gem stones or crystals in accordance with meditation or bodywork will balance these energy points, promoting health, happiness and well being.

You will know in your heart if a stone is right for you; pick them up, feel them, hold them in your closed hand, meditate with them, take time to be quiet with them, take care of them, cleanse them and charge them, and keep them around you. Wear them; let them touch your skin.

Is it merely coincidence that so many peoples in so many countries, in different ages and times, in different cultures seem to attribute the same healing qualities to the same gemstones?

Crystals can have extraordinary effects in the realms of the physic; Metaphysical - Spiritual - Physical - Emotional.

Properties and Meanings of Stones

Agate - Colours: varied greens, browns.

The oldest stone in recorded history, Agates have been used in jewellery since Biblical Babylonian times. They were used to ward off storms. The agates with banded colors were placed at the head of a sleeper to give rich and varied dreams.

Agate is considered a protection stone. It is believed to attract strength and offer protection from bad dreams, stress and the draining of energy.

Moss Agate - Colour: pale green or blue with moss green inclusions.

The metaphysical properties of Moss Agate are primarily its strong connection with nature. This is a stabilising stone, said to refresh the soul and reveal the beauty of nature all around one. Healers use it to reduce sensitivity to weather as well as pollution in the environment.

Midwives use moss agate to ease pain during child birth and to ensure a good delivery. It is considered to be a stone of new beginnings and abundance.

Chakra - Heart Chakra.

Amazonite - Colour: Blue-green or green.

Metaphysically, Amazonite encourages self determinism, balances extremes in mood and has a calming effect, dissolves sadness and encourages a healthy trust in one's God/Goddess.

Healing properties include the regulation of metabolic disturbance. It also dissolves cramps, aids in childbirth, strengthens the nerves and helps with heart complaints due to grief.

Chakra - Throat Chakra.

Amethyst - Colour: Purple, Lilac or Mauve.

Traditionally, Amethyst was worn to guard against drunkenness and to instill a sober mind. It was also believed to quicken the wit, protect soldiers in battle, guard against contagious disease and generally bring about peace of mind. It has been a popular religious stone, believed to control evil thoughts and increase one's spiritual development.

Healing properties of Amethyst are as follows; it quietens the mind for stress relief, eliminates nightmares, releases tension, regulates the flora of the large intestine and helps with nervousness.

Chakra - Seventh Chakra (Crown or Pineal Gland).

Ametrine - Colour: Purple and yellow.

Ametrine is a relatively new stone and so has no ancient traditions connected with it. It is used by healers today and believed to be a stone that connects the spiritual qualities of amethyst with the dynamic, creative energy of citrine. It is said to bring luck, success and encourage great optimism.

Aventurine - Colour: Green, blue, red, brown, peach.

Aventurine is considered a healing stone to soothe a troubled heart or calm distraught emotions. It is known as a lucky stone and said that if one holds Aventurine in both hands while envisioning prosperity, money and good luck arrive at one's doorstep!

Chakra - Fourth Chakra (Heart)

Angelite - Colour: Blue.

Angelite is considered a stone of awareness, representing peace and awareness. It is said to facilitate contact with angels. Also, it enhances telepathic communication and enables out of body travel.

Healers use Angelite to alleviate inflammation of the throat, balance the thyroid, repair tissue and blood vessels, balance the bodies fluids, and as an aid to weight control.

Chakra - Fifth Chakra (Throat)

Bloodstone - Colour: Green with red and yellow flecks.

Bloodstone is considered a powerful healing stone with many magical properties. In ancient folklore, bloodstone was said to give off audible sounds as a guide. It gives one the ability to banish evil and negativity of all kinds. Ancient Christianity held the belief that the blood of Christ dripped from the cross onto a dark green stone, thus creating bloodstone.

Bloodstone is used to aid in circulation of all energy in the body and helps to remove energy blocks, acting as a blood cleanser, it stimulates immune system to fight infections and detoxifies. Ancient egyptians used bloodstone to treat tumours.

Chakra - First Chakra (Base of Spine)

Calcite - Colours: comes in a variety of colours; clear, green, pink, orange, blue.

Calcite is considered a powerful amplifier and cleanser of various types of energies. It was used for thousands of years as lime in folk medicine and has been used as a poultice for skin disease, warts, ulcers and wounds. It is said to assist in the transformation of ideas into action.

Crystal Quartz - Colour: Clear

Natural Quartz Crystal is used as a cleansing stone to eliminate negative energies from other stones. It is said to amplify the powers of the stones that are used with it.

It is believed to be a powerful tool for memory inmprovement and bringing clarity to to one's consciousness. Healers use it to fortify the nerves, stimulate glandular activity, reduce fevers, alleviate pain, swelling and nausea.

Chakra - All Chakras.

Fluorite - Colours: Shades of Green, lavender, blue-violet, yellow, blue, brown, pink and black.

Fluorite is said to possess stabilizing energies and the ability to strengthen the effect of other stones. It is used to increase psychic awareness and universal understanding when placed over the third eye chakra during meditation.

Other attributes include improving consciousness, strengthening analytical ability, encouraging and maintaining good health. Blue fluorite is said to sharpen communication skills; green eliminates bad vibrations and purple enhances clairvoyance.

Chakra - Crown.