What's Your Stone?

You know your Sun Sign, but did you know that your sign is associated with a birthstone? Read on to harness the power of your sign's stone!


When you invest in jewelry for yourself or someone else, you often buy what looks the best or the most fetching - or because it is more expensive than attractive (Taurus) or more attractive than expensive (Aries). But did you know each sign has its own birthstone? Here is a guide to birthstones by sign that will help you next time you go shopping for jewelry. Feel free to use this as an excuse to go shopping.

Aries
Diamonds are (apologies for this old joke) an Aries's best friend! Because they are also crystals, diamonds also help to keep your chakras balanced. Diamonds are appropriate for the first sign of the Zodiac because they represent the unlimited potential of an Aries: nothing can stop you. And, you can cut glass with it!

Taurus
Emerald City is your town, baby. Emeralds are crystals, too, the crystal of psychic awareness, positivity, and protection! They're excellent for a sign that tends to dive too much into negative thinking because they will help you see more clearly. Most important, emeralds can help you to have faith that your needs will always be taken care of!

Gemini
Ah, Gemini, you're so classy! Nothing but the best for you, so pearl is your birthstone (guess diamonds are too easy for challenge-craving Gemini)! Pearls help to ground you and keep you centered when you are flitting from here to there. Plus they make you feel real pretty, don't they? You can multitask and look good doing it!

Cancer
Taureans may have Emerald City to themselves, but you have the Ruby Slippers, you lucky Cancer! Rubies are very much a feminine stone and can help you with concerns about fertility, even if you're of the male persuasion. These powerful gems can also balance your kundalini energy. And you thought rubies were only pretty little stones! Turns out they're pretty, little, and powerful!

Leo
Leo, your gemstone is as unique and bold as you are. Peridot is your stone. Beautiful peridot, also called olivine for its deep olive color, is a stone that helps with emotional healing, perfect for takes-things-too-personally Leo - but don't take that personally! With peridot, your normal Leo confidence will be renewed in no time!

Virgo
Virgo, your birthstone is sapphire. What color is a sapphire? The answer is: every color except red. The most prevalent color of a sapphire is blue. This is a stone of understanding, both for yourself and for others, and can help you when you are experience that Virgo no-one-gets-me feeling. Relax, Virgo, all is well with sapphire.

Libra
Libra, meet opal. This stone can carry both Sun and Moon energy, helping you find the perfect balance when you are stuck in Libra Analytical Gehenna. Use this stone when you are having trouble going outside of your comfort zone to see all sides, and clarity will soon follow. And you won't even have time to annoy your friends with your depth of analysis!

Scorpio
Scorpio, your stone is citrine. This stone can help you calm that Scorpio anger by helping you find balance and peace. This will also help your sensitive physical symptoms when you are in need of healing. And yes, Scorpio, citrine is the stone of sexual energy! Is that all you ever think about?

Sagittarius
Sagittarius, have you been up all night partying again? Well, your stone is topaz, which will help you feel rested. Insomniac? Keep your topaz close by during the day so that your energies are balanced at night and you are ready for sleep. Also, cut down on the caffeine because we know you won't cut down on the partying.

Capricorn
Capricorn, we are sorry to say your secret is out. You are not as emotionally strong as you pretend to be. But that's no problem because your stone is garnet. It can help restore strength when you are physically and emotionally challenged. This is also the stone of renewal for those times you wish you could just start over again (you can).

Aquarius
Your stone is amethyst, and your stone, like your Water element, has amazing cleansing qualities. This can stabilize your system when you are feeling off either physically or emotionally. Cleanse and recharge with amethyst, and no one ever has to know you were anything less than calm and flowing! Perish the thought!

Pisces
Pisces, your stone is aquamarine. This is a great stone to keep close by during a Full Moon to protect you from the craziness and harness the power. Aquamarine can also help with healing, especially with the throat and heart chakras. If your psychic sensitivity is out of whack, wear aquamarine to help put it back in tune.
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