| When the Chinese heavenly god and the Chinese | | | | and fulfillment. Chinese legends claim that Sapphire |
| earth god decided to create Chinese Astrology | | | | will open your mind and show you the way to |
| and associate Chinese horoscope signs with | | | | connect with your inner self and god. Sapphire is |
| animals of planet earth, they concluded that each | | | | commonly used in China for concentration and |
| Chinese horoscope sign would need a sort of a | | | | visualization exercises because of its magnificent |
| powerful material that would not only represent | | | | ability to inspire, and stabilize your mind. Sapphire |
| the sign itself, but it would also develop a strong | | | | is a gem stone associated with oracles, dreams |
| connection, a spiritual relationship with individuals | | | | and the art of seeing into the past and the future. |
| that belong to that sign. | | | | Chinese call it "The Third Eye Stone" and use it to |
| So the great Chinese gods created and collected | | | | cure physical eye-diseases or improve their vision. |
| the twelve most valuable and powerful gem | | | | Lucky gem stone: Pearl |
| stones on planet earth. These where: Garnet, | | | | Associated Chinese Horoscope sign: Rabbit |
| Aquamarine, Sapphire, Pearl, Amethyst, Opal, | | | | Attributes: The Pearl is associated with purity and |
| Topaz, Emerald, Peridot, Citrine, Diamond and | | | | purification, innocence and the feminine side of |
| Ruby. Then by studying the attributes of the gem | | | | people. In Chinese culture the pearl is really |
| stones they assigned each gem to a Chinese | | | | powerful and is considered to be "The Tear From |
| Horoscope sign. These gem stones would protect | | | | Heaven" or "The Tear of God". A Pearl is given to |
| and bring luck to the possessor. Let's talk about | | | | young, unmarried Chinese women to help them |
| the attributes of the first six lucky Chinese | | | | find their soul mate. It is a gift that Chinese |
| horoscope gem stones and their association with | | | | fathers love to give to their young daughters |
| Chinese Astrology and culture. | | | | when they reach adolescence to guard their |
| Lucky gem stone: Garnet | | | | purity. It is also common among wealthy Chinese |
| Associated Chinese Horoscope sign: Rat | | | | to drink alcohol with dissolved pearls to cure all |
| Attributes: Garnet is mostly associated with love, | | | | kinds of disease and illness. The Pearl is also used |
| loyalty, passion, mental health and women's needs. | | | | as strength and energy booster. |
| Garnet usually comes in deep red colors, that is | | | | Lucky gem stone: Amethyst |
| why Chinese like to call it "The Blood Stone". It is | | | | Associated Chinese horoscope sign: Dragon |
| a gem stone that is very hard, which makes it | | | | Attributes: Amethyst is associated with strong |
| suitable for wearing or for decoration purposes. | | | | intuition, the brain, wealth, peace, protection and |
| Chinese use Garnet to alternatively cure severe | | | | spirituality. Chinese use it for many purposes. For |
| melancholy and depression. Little pieces of Garnet | | | | example it is common to wear amethyst jewelry |
| are traditionally given to Chinese pregnant women | | | | if you are about to drink a lot. Amethyst will |
| to help them with their pregnancy. It is also | | | | protect you from drunkenness and will keep you |
| known to stabilize a woman's menstrual cycles. A | | | | sober. It is also used in many parts of China, |
| Chinese legend claims that if you tie a piece of | | | | against all kinds of addictions like smoking, alcohol |
| Garnet in your front door it will protect your | | | | or drugs. This magical purple gem stone is also |
| house against thieves. | | | | used for spiritual purposes like meditation or |
| Lucky gem stone: Aquamarine | | | | divination. Chinese believe that Amethyst will |
| Associated Chinese Horoscope sign: Ox | | | | increase your psychic powers and your invocation |
| Attributes: Aquamarine is associated with peace, | | | | skills. Many Chinese Mediums and Astrologers |
| tranquility, physical health, women and the spirit of | | | | (including me) always carry a piece of Amethyst |
| the goddess. Aquamarine has an one of a kind | | | | with them as a divination tool. Last but not least, |
| transparent blue color that will bring calmness and | | | | Amethyst is used in China as a natural medicine |
| mental clarity. According to Chinese legends, | | | | against insomnia and bad dreams. |
| aquamarine was created by the great Chinese | | | | Lucky gem stone: Opal |
| god of the sea who had the form of a sea | | | | Associated Chinese horoscope sign: Snake |
| monster. Then it was given as a divine gift to the | | | | Attributes: Opal is associated with guidance, luck, |
| Chinese goddesses of the sea in order to charm | | | | honor, potency, visions, dreams and mind power. |
| them. It is very common for Chinese fisherman | | | | In many western cultures Opal is considered as a |
| to carry a piece of aquamarine to invoke the | | | | bad stone. Chinese though, believe that Opal will |
| goddesses to bring them luck and protect them | | | | bring tremendous luck and abundance to those |
| when sailing. Traditional Chinese doctors use it to | | | | people who's lucky gem stone is Opal. It is a |
| cure digestive problems by dropping aquamarine | | | | strange and highly mystical gem stone with strong |
| jewelry into glasses of water and of course | | | | occult powers. Chinese legends refer to Opal as |
| removing them a few minutes later, after | | | | "The Invisibility Stone". It is also used to receive |
| aquamarine has acted. | | | | advice from the spirits through dreams. Chinese |
| Lucky gem stone: Sapphire | | | | put it under their pillows to protect them when |
| Associated Chinese Horoscope sign: Tiger | | | | they enter the dream world during sleep. Chinese |
| Attributes: Sapphire is highly associated with | | | | Mediums use it for spiritual journeys and to |
| guidance, and enlightenment, money, prosperity, | | | | provide guidance. Opals can change their colors |
| peace of mind, leadership, inner strength and self | | | | from dark to bright according to the mood of the |
| confidence. Chinese use it to send away negative | | | | possessor or to give a message to the holder. |
| energy and wicked thoughts and bring amiability | | | | |