Hidden Meanings of Birth Stones
#1 Garnet - January
January's birthstone, Garnet is blood red in color and garnet means perseverance, truth, patience and consistency. Although most people think that garnets are only red in color, but garnets come in a variety of colors like pink, green, yellow, violet and orange. This birthstone is even believed to protect from nightmares. All garnets will help to speed up the healing process.
#2 Amethyst - February
February's birthstone, Amethyst is a beautiful purple stone associated with sincerity, peace of mind and good health. Amethyst is a symbol of protection and has the power to overcome difficulty. Encourages self control and strengthens the bond in a love relationship. Amethyst is also believed to have great mystical qualities and it can help to steady a restless mind and bring mental and emotional well-being. Amethyst brings intuition, motivation and sincerity. Aids in meditation and stabilizes harsh emotions.
#3 Aquamarine - March
March's first birthstone, Aquamarine is a pale blue colored gemstone and is associated with foresight, knowledge and inspiration. Aquamarine's soothing blue color is believed to bring mental clarity and releases negative energy from the wearer. Aquamarine brings courage, creativity, perception, hope and self-expression.
#4 Diamond - April
April's birthstone, Diamond is the symbol of purity, innocence, eternity and courage. Diamond is the most sought after and expensive gem. In ancient times diamonds were believed to be tears of the Gods. The beauty and brilliance of a diamond is unparalleled and birthstones meaning for diamonds is eternal and true love, strength and romance.
#5 Emerald - May
May's birthstone, Emerald brings happiness, prosperity, success and goodness. Emerald is also believed to cure ailments and legends said that emeralds had bewitching and magical properties. Emeralds signify honesty, wisdom, growth and patience.
#6 Alexandrite - June
The birthstone for June is Alexandrite, helps renewal and regeneration, openness to higher self. Brings love, joy and luck. Greenish in color, this gemstone has the unique characteristic of changing its color to a red hue when exposed to a glowing light source, such as candlelight.
#7 Ruby - July
July's birthstone, Ruby has been regarded by ancient Hindus as the "king of gems." It was believed to protect its wearer from evil. The ruby's deep-red color signifies love and passion. It stimulates nurturing emotions. Excellent for shielding from psychic attacks and gathering and amplifying energy. Ruby is associated with harmony, protection, enthusiasm, contentment, success, integrity and strength.
#8 Peridot - August
August's birthstone, Peridot signifies innocence, fidelity, strength and faith. It is sometimes called the evening emerald for its light green color. It was once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess, Pele. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect the wearer from nightmares. It balances your mind and calms emotional storms. Aids digestion and insomnia.
#9 Sapphire - September
September's birthstone, Sapphire is associated with faith, honesty, wisdom and serenity. It is believed to increase mental clarity and enhance spirituality in a person. Sapphires are generally deep blue in color but they are also found in other colors like yellow and pink. Sapphire promotes pure emotions - purity of mind, serenity, joy and peace. Opens the mind to beauty and love. Clears the mind of unwanted thoughts.
#10 Pink Tourmaline - October
The birthstone for October is Pink Tourmaline, it has a magical property of pyroelectricity. Scientifically speaking, this means that when heated, the gem takes on a static electric charge, making it capable of attracting lightweight objects. Pink Tourmaline stimulates the creativity of its wearer. Pink varieties of Tourmaline range in color from pastel pink to ruby red. A gift of this stone is symbolic of hope.
#11 Yellow Topaz - November
The birthstone for November is Yellow Topaz, symbolizes love and affection. It is linked with wisdom, strength, courage and serenity. It soothes physical pain, promotes peace and calms emotions, as well as promoting forgiveness. Promotes individuality, self-confidence, creativity, mental clarity, increases focus and reduces mood swings and anxiety. Counteracts negative emotions.
#12 Blue Topaz - December
December's birthstone, Blue Topaz was considered by ancient civilizations to have cooling properties. Believed to calm hot tempers. This gemstone was credited with many other healing powers, among them the ability to cure insanity, asthma, weak vision and insomnia. Blue Topaz is symbolic of love and fidelity.
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