Zodiac Birthstones: Astrology & Birthday Gemstones

What are Zodiac Birthstones?

Zodiac gemstones are also known as Astral stones. The word Astral is derived from Astrology and has been an important part of holistic beliefs for centuries. Astrology is not a science, but was created originally as a method for telling time. It is used to tell us when one time has passed and also to let us know when another is coming, essentially acting as the calendar for the universe.

These periods of time are divided into twelve sections, which are believed to represent the twelve tribes of Israel in the book of Exodus. Each section, or Zodiac sign is associated with a particular gemstone. The idea is that your Astrological sign is linked to a gemstone on earth that enables the wearer to tap into his or her hidden power. Gemstones also have holistic meanings and healing characteristics to benefit the mind and body.

Difference Between Zodiac Birthstones and Modern Birthstones

Zodiac birthstones, which are based on astrological signs can be different from Modern Birthstones, which are related to the calendar birth month. Our present calendar month system was not known at the time of Exodus, and it wasn’t until 1912 that a more standardized version of gemstones was introduced by the Jewelers of America. This list is now followed throughout most of the world. Ultimately, the choice of astrological or modern birthstone is a matter of personal belief and faith. Experts say: “The best way to assign a stone is to find the one that talks to you.”

Many people believe that wearing the gemstone assigned to your birth month brings good luck and is a charm that carries protective powers. Let’s take a look at some of the various gemstones and methods to determine which gemstone is perfect for you.

Below we offer a list of the Zodiac signs and the dates associated with them as well as the assigned gemstone. You may decide to choose your Zodiac gemstone or your birth month stone, or both! The stones for each zodiac sign are:

• Aquaries: Garnet

• Pisces: Amethyst

• Aries: Bloodstone

• Taurus: Sapphire

• Gemini: Garnet

• Cancer: Emerald

• Leo: Onyx

• Virgo: Carnelian

• Libra: Chrysolite

• Scorpio: Beryl

• Sagittarius: Citrine

• Capricorn: Rubies

Zodiac Birthstones Chart

Birthstones by Zodiac Sign

Aquarius Zodiac Stone

Jan 21 - Feb 18  

Garnet: Friendly and humanitarian, honest and loyal, original and inventive, independent and intellectual.  Intractable and contrary, perverse and unpredictable, unemotional and detached.

Pisces Zodiac Stone

Feb 19 - Mar 20

Amethyst: Imaginative and sensitive, compassionate and kind, selfless and unworldly, intuitive and sympathetic. Escapist and idealistic, secretive and vague, weak-willed and easily led.

Aries Zodiac Stone

Mar 21- Apr 20

Bloodstone: Adventurous and energetic, pioneering and courageous, enthusiastic and confident, dynamic and quick-witted.  Selfish and quick-tempered, impulsive and impatient.

Taurus Zodiac Stone

Apr 21 - May 21

Sapphire: Patient and reliable, warmhearted and loving, persistent and determined, placid and security loving. Jealous and possessive, resentful and inflexible, self-indulgent and greedy.

Gemini Zodiac Stone

May 22 - Jun 21

Agate: Adaptable and versatile, communicative and witty, intellectual and eloquent, youthful and lively. Nervous and tense, superficial and inconsistent, cunning and inquisitive.

Cancer Zodiac Stone

Jun 22 - Jul 22

Emerald: Emotional and loving, intuitive and imaginative, shrewd and cautious, protective and sympathetic. Changeable and moody, overemotional and touchy, clinging and unable to let go.

Leo Zodiac Stone

Jul 23 - Aug 23

Onyx: Generous and warmhearted, creative and enthusiastic, broad-minded and expansive, faithful and loving. Pompous and patronizing, bossy and interfering, dogmatic and intolerant.

Virgo Zodiac Stone

Aug 24 - Sept 22

Carnelian: Modest and shy, meticulous and reliable, practical and diligent, intelligent and analytical. Fussy and a worrier, overcritical and harsh, perfectionist and conservative.
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Libra Zodiac Stone

Sept 23 - Oct 23

Chrysolite: Diplomatic and urbane, romantic and charming , easygoing and sociable , idealistic and peaceable. Indecisive and changeable, gullible and easily influenced, flirtatious and self-indulgent.

Scorpio Zodiac Stone

Oct 24 - Nov 22

Beryl: Determined and forceful, emotional and intuitive, powerful and passionate, exciting and magnetic. Jealous and resentful, compulsive and obsessive, secretive and obstinate.

Sagittarius Zodiac Stone

Nov 23 - Dec 21

Citrine: Optimistic and freedom-loving, jovial and good-humored, honest and straightforward, intellectual and philosophical. Blindly optimistic and careless, irresponsible and superficial, tactless and restless.

Capricorn Zodiac Stone

Dec 22 - Jan 20

Ruby: Practical and prudent, ambitious and disciplined, patient and careful, humorous and reserved. Pessimistic and fatalistic, miserly and grudging.

Whatever method you use to find the gemstone or stones that are right for you, the gift of these beautiful stones in your life may very well surprise you!

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