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
About the Author
What's My Birthstone? Birthstone Meanings and Stone Properties by Month
When each of us is born, elements throughout the universe are aligned in uniquely specific formations. Because every aspect of creation is connected, our birth stars and planets are positioned in ways that are meant to impact our lives, both positively and negatively.
Inherent in these constellations and formations is a unique set of influences and energetic attributes. We can choose to move with these constructs, as if being whisked away on mini rollercoasters throughout our lives, or we can challenge them by understanding how they function, then continuously choose to improve our responses to them.
Therein lie two potential responses to our birth influences and the resulting karmic flows: roll with it or rise above it.
What is a Birthstone?
While the stars and planets are working with the energetic aspects within the heavens to bring you to life and then guide you through to your death, there are other players in the game: gemstones. All the stones throughout all the galaxies and universes are born with energetic infusions. This makes each stone unique in its attributes and footprint.
Hinduism tells us that the nine gemstones connected to your specific celestial forces can help you in this life. In Sanskrit, they are known as Navaratna or The Nine Gems. By wearing some of them for specific purposes, you can protect yourself from the negative influences that were found in the heavens at the time and place of your birth month. This is why birthstones can be extremely valuable to us. They can help us break karmic trends, heal ancient wounds, and escape the harshest aspects built into the fabric of our life trajectories.
