Mystical Months
The old pick up line ‘What’s your sign?’ might not work on you, but you may have found an enlightened, spiritual guy if he asks, ‘What’s your stone?’The origin of birthstones has its roots in ancient astrology.
Celestial Stones
Some believe the idea of metaphysical properties in gems was first cultivated in the ancient cultures of Babylonia and India where astrologers believed gems were filled with magic and spiritual powers. In early societies a stones’ healing and mystical properties had more meaning for its wearer than its aesthetic qualities. Celestial planets were linked to specific stones and this ultimately led to the foundation of our Western birth month, zodiac sign and gemstone traditions.
Birthstones
In 1912, amidst great controversy, the National Association of Jewelers met to rework and revise the birthstone list that had been in use since the 1400’s. The U.S. jewelry industry published an updated list in the 1950s. As it stands today, here is the list of gemstones that rule your destiny:
January - Garnet
February - Amethyst
March - Aquamarine
April - Diamond
May - Emerald
June - Pearl or Moonstone
July - Ruby
August - Peridot
September - Sapphire
October - Opal
November - Citrine or Topaz
December - Turquoise, Blue Topaz or Zircon
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