What Are Astral Stones and How to Find Yours

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

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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



The Gaia Guide to Healing Crystals and Gemstones

The Gaia Guide to Healing Crystals and Gemstones

Healing crystals used to personify New Age fringe, but in recent years they have crossed over into the mainstream. Google searches for “crystal healing” have increased by 40 percent in the last four years, fueled by celebrity endorsements from the likes of Adele, David Beckham, Katy Perry, and Miranda Kerr. You can even purchase crystal décor items at Target. Riding the public’s increasing appetite for all things wellness, the crystal fixation has infiltrated industries such as beauty and everyday home goods.

Talismans and amulets are nothing new. The ancient Egyptians wore amulets of precious stones as protection from evil spirits; ancient Chinese civilizations have associated jade with healing since the Neolithic period; and the Greek word for amethyst means “not drunk” — the stone was believed to inhibit intoxication in those who wore it.  

How does crystal healing work?

Despite the growing acceptance, how crystals actually work is a little fuzzy. The basic idea behind crystal healing is that crystals carry certain energies that can positively impact our own. Similar to magnets, crystals and gems use energy to attract or repel. When you place certain stones over certain parts of your body, they interact with your individual energy fields, also known as chakras. Your energy transforms, vibrates, pulses, moves and shifts in accordance with the properties and energetic signature of the crystal.

Crystal fans claim they bring everything from peace and happiness to stress relief and headache prevention. Scientifically speaking, there’s no proof to back claims like these up. But regardless of whether crystals harness the placebo effect or have mechanisms not measurable by science, they serve as a potent focal point. If nothing else, use crystals as a tool to help you pause, tune in and realize you are connected to the earth and something bigger than yourself.

Want to get started? Here’s a brief guide to tapping into the power of healing gems and minerals.

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