| Throughout the ages, people have revered | | | | Pisces(Feb. 19-Mar. 20)-Rock Crystal, Sapphire, |
| gemstones as beautiful and even magical. In fact, | | | | Amethyst, Bloodstone |
| some people used to believe that gemstones | | | | Aries(Mar. 21-Apr. 19)-Bloodstone, Diamond |
| carried mystical powers and that each gemstone | | | | Taurus(Apr. 20-May 20)-Sapphire, Turquoise, |
| could bestow these powers to its wearer. For | | | | Amber, Blood Coral, Emerald |
| instance, a cool blue sapphire implies that the | | | | Gemini (May 21-Jun. 20)-Agate, Chrysoprase, Pearl |
| wearer is cool under pressure, while a red ruby | | | | Cancer(Jun. 21-Jul. 22)-Emerald, Moonstone, Pearl, |
| implies that the wearer is passionate and fiery. | | | | Ruby |
| Eventually people began to relate a given | | | | Leo(Jul. 23-Aug. 22)-Tourmaline, Sardonyx, Onyx |
| gemstone with a zodiac sign or month of the | | | | Virgo(Aug. 23-Sep. 22)-Jasper, Carnelian, Jade, |
| year. People born in that month of the year were | | | | Sapphire |
| thought of to possess qualities resembling that of | | | | Libra (Sep. 23-Oct. 22)-Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot |
| the gemstone or "birthstone" linked to that month. | | | | Scorpio(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)-Aquamarine, Topaz |
| Over the years, a certain aura of confusion arose | | | | Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)-Sapphire, Amethyst, |
| surrounding which birthstones were associated | | | | Turquoise, Topaz |
| with which months. In fact, for some months, | | | | Gemstones have a direct effect on our lives and |
| competing birthstones arose and competed for | | | | this has been scientifically proven. Luck can mean |
| public acceptance. | | | | fortune, force that operates for good or ill. There |
| The Modern Birthstone list contains the official | | | | are many forces and vibrations flowing about us |
| birthstone list from the American National | | | | all the time, and gems which are nothing but |
| Association of Jewelers, Jewelers of America. | | | | minerals have a peculiar ability to concentrate |
| These gemstones were officially adopted in 1912. | | | | these powers or forces on our lives. these forces |
| In the US, this is the accepted list. | | | | can be both of the positive or the negative |
| Listed are the Birth Months and thier respected | | | | energy. So, choosing the correct stone can make |
| Modern Birthstones: | | | | the life force much more good luck friendly. This |
| January - Garnet | | | | way we can influence the forces to be kinder to |
| February - Amethyst | | | | us. |
| March - Aquamarine | | | | Gemstones have living energy. Every gemstone |
| April - Diamond | | | | has several attributes. Good luck is a part of the |
| May - Emerald | | | | energy of many stones. There are times it may |
| June - Pearl | | | | be more helpful to use more than one stone for |
| July - Ruby | | | | the luck needed. As we change our way of life |
| August - Peridot | | | | our vibrations change, that is why some |
| September - Sapphire | | | | gemstones will work differently on the same |
| October - Opal | | | | person at different times. |
| November - Yellow Topaz | | | | The best way to know what gemstones will be |
| December - Blue Topaz | | | | lucky for you is to hold it in your hand. The |
| Apart from the modern birthstones there are | | | | gemstones help change the life force around you |
| other birthstones like the traditional birthstones, | | | | and that is how gemstones can change your luck. |
| mystical birthstones and ayurvedic birthstones. | | | | Every gemstone signifies or symbolizes a |
| The Traditional Birthstone are older birthstones | | | | different meaning of its own, The stones may be |
| and is sometimes combined with the modern | | | | precious or semiprecious stones thats is why |
| birthstone list. These stones reflect societal | | | | what matters is that one chooses a personal |
| birthstone traditions, heralding back to the 15th | | | | gemstone of their own. |
| century. (Many jewelers have differing lists of | | | | It is common today to have a personal stone. |
| traditional birthstones.)The Mystical Birthstone are | | | | The personal stone may be a stone associated |
| of Tibetan origin from over a thousand years ago. | | | | with a zodiac sign or a birth month. A personal |
| The Ayurvedic Birthstone are from Ayurvedic | | | | stone may be a gem that has been passed down |
| Indian Medicine - a type of medicine used for over | | | | in a family. A personal stone could be a stone of |
| a thousand years. | | | | a person's favorite color. A personal stone can be |
| The Star Sign stone chart below offers another | | | | anything that a person wants it to be as long as |
| slant on birthstones/planetary relationships. | | | | the feeling for the stone is deep. |
| Sun Sign and their respective birthstones | | | | I hope this information can help you select a |
| Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)-Ruby,Agate, Garnet | | | | gemstone that has personal meaning to you and |
| Aquarius(Jan. 20-Feb. 18 )-Garnet, Moss Agate, | | | | will give you much joy and pleasure. |
| Opal, Amethyst | | | | |