BIRTHSTONES

The concept of twelve different stones was found shown on a breastplate (excavated from a tomb dating from about 400 BCE) that was worn by the high priest of Memphis in Anceient Egypt. Thereafter, the Hebrews adopted the idea, assigning a stone to each of the twelve tribes of Isreal, which their high priest wore in four rows.
The tradition evolved, with gems or crystals being assigned to the twelve angels, then the twelve apostles and finally the twelve months.
Birthstones cam into fashion in the eighteenth century.
Birthstones are worn to attract good luck and happiness and over time, become a repository of positive energies. Therefore, you may wish to have a special ring, necklace or belt buckle containing your birthstone that you can wear for special occasions. The stone will become infused with love and joy and act as a talisman.
Birthstones can accumulate health giving energies and just holding your special stone can make you feel less stressed.




ARIES ( THE RAM ) 21 MARCH - 20 APRIL : DIAMOND , BLOODSTONE

TAURUS ( THE BULL ) 21 APRIL - 20 MAY : EMERALD , ROSE QUARTZ

GEMINI ( THE HEAVENLY TWINS ) 22 MAY -21 JUNE : WHITE SAPPHIRE , CITRINE

CANCER ( THE CRAB ) 22 JUNE - 22 JULY : PEARL , MOONSTONE

LEO ( THE LION ) 23 JULY - 23 AUGUST : GOLDEN TOPAZ , CARNELIAN

VIRGO ( THE MAIDEN ) 24 AUGUST - 22 SEPTEMBER : BLUE SAPPHIRE , MOSS AGATE

LIBRA ( THE SCALE ) 23 SEPTEMBER - 23 OCTOBER : OPAL , LAPIS LAZULI

SCORPIO ( THE SCORPION ) 24 OCTOBER - 23 NOVEMBER : CORAL , OBSIDIAN OR APACHE TEAR

CAPRICORN ( THE GOAT ) 22 DECEMBER - 20 JANUARY : GARNET , BLACK ONYX

AQUARIUS ( THE WATER CARRIER ) 21 JANUARY - 18 FEBUARY : AMETHYST , SUGILITE

PISCES ( THE FISH ) 19 FEBUARY - 20 MARCH : AQUAMARINE , JADE