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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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.
