What Are Astral Stones and How to Find Yours
Your astrological sign indicates more about you then just your birthday – and so does your astral stone. Astral stones are the crystals and gemstones that correspond to the constellation under which you were born. They represent the unity of the universe and serve as a link between the earth and the stars. Just as you have a unique essential oil, you also have a unique astral stone that complements your astrological sign.
Your astral stone is more than just a symbol, however – It is a physical object that carries the harmony of all things throughout it. According to ancient philosophers, wearing, holding, or carrying your stone strengthens your fortune in life as it amplifies the vibrations of the constellation and bolsters zodiac influence. In other words, it is a conduit for the heavens on Earth.
However, you’ll notice that each zodiac sign has multiple astral stones listed. While your zodiac sign can tell you the guiding core principles of your being – there are still a wide range of personalities born under each constellation. Therefore, astral stones also cover a wide range of traits within each zodiac sign. It is up to you to discover the astral stone to which you feel the deepest connection.
Astral stones vary from culture to culture and religion-to-religion – There is no central authority that dictates which stones belong to which months. The following is your guide to the most widely accepted connections.
ARIES
March 22 – April 20
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Bloodstone, Amethyst
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Diamond
MODERN STONES:
Amber, Carnelian, Emeralds, Fire Agate, Green Chrysoprase, Moss Agate, Pink Tourmaline, Rainbow Moonstone, Rhodonite, Ruby
TAURUS
April 21 – May 21
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Sapphire
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Emerald
MODERN STONES:
Rose Quartz, Aquamarine Stones, Amber, Carnelian Stones, Kyanite, Azurite Stone, Kunzite Crystal, Lapis Lazuli, Rhodonite, Tigers Eye, Selenite, Variscite
GEMINI
May 22 – June 21
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Agate
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Agate
MODERN STONES:
Aquamarine, Chrysoprase, Anyolite, Citrine, Green Tourmaline, Serpentine, Tigers Eye, Ulexite, Thulite, Rainbow Moonstone, Variscite
CANCER
June 22 – July 22
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Emerald
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Ruby, Emerald
MODERN STONES:
Amber, Carnelian, Chrysoprase, Rhodonite, Rainbow Moonstone, Moss Agate, Fire Agate, Pink Tourmaline, Ruby Stone
LEO
July 22 – August 22
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Onyx
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Peridot, Ruby, Turquoise
MODERN STONES:
Amber, Chrysocolla, Carnelian, Citrine Crystals, Danburite, Larimar, Emerald Stones, Fire Agate, Muscovite, Red Garnet, Petalite, Golden Topaz, Green Tourmaline, Pink Tourmaline, Sunstones, Zircon Rutilated Quartz, Kunzite Crystal, Pink Rhodochrosite, Sardonyx
VIRGO
August 23 – September 22
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Peridot, Canelian, Blue Sapphire
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Green Tourmaline, Zircon Crystals, Carnelian Stones
MODERN STONES:
Amber, Smithsonite, Blue Topaz, Dioptase, Stichtite in Serpentine, Citrine Crystals, Chrysocolla, Amazonite Stone, Red Garnet, Magnetite, Moss Agate, Peridot, Kambaba Jasper, Rainbow Moonstone Sodalite, Sardonyx, Dumortierite, Stichtite, Gaspeite, Sugilite
LIBRA
September 23 –October 23
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Peridot
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire
MODERN STONES:
Ametrine, Aquamarine Stones, Bloodstone, Aventurine Stones, Emerald Stones, Green Tourmaline, Chiastolite, Herkimer Diamonds, Lepidolite, Lapis Lazuli, Rainbow Moonstone, Kunzite Crystal, Sunstones, Stichtite in Serpentine, Morganite, Tourmilated Quartz, Peridot, Prehnite
SCORPIO
October 24 – November 21
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Peridot, Agate, Aquamarine
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Turquoise, Malachite, Emerald, Golden Topaz, Ruby Stone
MODERN STONES:
Ametrine, Aquamarine Stones, Bloodstone, Aventurine Stones, Emerald Stones, Green Tourmaline, Chiastolite, Herkimer Diamonds, Lepidolite, Lapis Lazuli, Rainbow Moonstone, Kunzite Crystal, Sunstones, Stichtite in Serpentine, Morganite, Tourmilated Quartz, Peridot, Prehnite
SAGITTARIUS
November 22 -December 21
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Amethyst, Turquoise, Blue Topaz
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Lapis Lazuli, Blue Topaz, Vesuvianite
MODERN STONES:
Azurite stone , Blue Lace Agate, Charoite, Dioptase, Malachite, White Topaz, Ruby Stone, Zircon Crystals, Merlinite, Labradorite Crystal, Idocrase, Snowflake Obsidian, Pink Tourmaline, Sodalite, Sugilite, Yellow Sapphire
CAPRICORN
December 22 – January 21
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Ruby, Turquoise
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Agate, Peridot, Garnet, Vesuvianite
MODERN STONES:
Amber, Azurite, Black Tourmaline, Red Garnet, Blue Aragonite, Fluorite, Green Tourmaline, Carnelian Stones, Magnetite, Mahogany Obsidian, Chalcopyrite, Malachite, Idocrase, Labradorite Crystal, Jet, Smokey Quartz, Black Onyx
AQUARIUS
January 22 -February 21
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Garnet, Amethyst
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Amethyst, Garnet
MODERN STONES:
Amber, Aquamarine, Iolite Stones, Atacamite, Blue Obsidian, Sugilite, Celestite, Angelite, Chrysoprase, Moss Agate, Labradorite, Cryolite, Boji Stone, Fluorite, Magnetite, Rainbow Moonstone, Pietersite, Lithium Quartz, Rainforest Jasper
PISCES
February 22 – March 21
ANCIENT BIRTHSTONES:
Amethyst
TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES:
Amethyst, Turquoise
MODERN STONES:
Ametrine, Aquamarine Stones, Fluorite, Green Chrysoprase, Ocean Jasper, Blue Lace Agate, Charoite Stone, Calcite, Sunstones, Sapphire, Bloodstone, Smithsonite, Labradorite Crystal, Amber, Rainbow Moonstone
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Pearl Metaphysical Properties: A Hidden Gemstone Guide
When a pearl is born, it’s the result of irritation to the soft body of its host mollusk. This irritant can be a grain of sand but is most often a parasite. Because of this unique process, pearls are the only jewels created in partnership with living creatures. They never need to be trimmed, cut, cured, or polished. They arrive perfect and ready for enjoyment. Given their illustrious beauty, pearls remain one of Earth’s most treasured gifts.
Pearls are the birthstone for our Gemini and Cancer friends born in June. They come in several shapes: Classic round, irregular Baroque, flattened Button, and Keishi “freeform” pearls. Their colors range from white to gray, and often have overtones that include green, gold, brown, purple, bright yellow, pink, silver, blue, or black, and are sometimes infused with a mystical iridescence. Pearls are quite remarkable.
The beginnings of these little wonders occur when an oyster, mussel, or clam attempts to soothe the part of its body that was invaded by a bug or granule. It does this by emanating a unique coating layer over the irritated area, known as a nacre. The sea animal will add layer after layer of nacre until a beautiful, glistening pearl is formed. Natural and cultured pearls have similar dances, but for cultured pearls, the irritant (a bead or Mother of Pearl fragment), is surgically implanted in the mollusk. This profound process can occur in saltwater or seawater.
This is why pearls are considered to be the only gems born from a conscious, nurturing process, as their origin is a result of a living-Being choosing to self-nurture. It’s no surprise why pearls have a centuries-long reputation for their healing properties, especially in Asia and India. This might also be why pearls have a long list of metaphysical properties akin to crystals.
What is the Spiritual Meaning of Pearls?
Pearls have long been considered beacons of light for those who see the world through spiritual lenses. In Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism, the “flaming pearl” celebrates our wisdom and invites awareness of the divine. For healers and shamans, pearls have been known through the ages as conduits for relaxation and helpful for introspection.
Pearls are known to have alleviated the symptoms related to lung diseases, including asthma, bronchitis, and tuberculosis. For magicians and wizards, pearls are used to negate the effects of poison and attract other-worldly protection. According to ancient and island healers, pearls can stimulate the heart chakra, reduce fevers, eradicate allergies, promote the growth of new cells, and help new mothers relax when giving birth.
