The concept of having a birthstone – a crystal or gemstone associated with the time of your birth – is not a new one, it was referred to in the Old Testament (book of Exodus).
There were references found in 1st and 5th Century writings where it was proposed that each stone had special powers associated with its respective astrological sign – and that wearing the stone during the dates of that corresponding sign would have therapeutic or talismanic benefits.
These days most people (even those who aren’t really into crystals) know what their birthstone is as discovering someones birthstone and giving it to them as a gift for a new born baby or birthday is a sweet tradition that has been upheld for generations.
As you can see below, sometimes people have 2 gemstones attributed to their birthday – lucky them – they get to chose which one they are drawn to!
It is also said that each Zodiac Sign has it’s own lucky flower – look through the bottom list below to find yours!
Calendar Month Birthstones
January | Garnet |
February | Amethyst |
March | Aquamarine |
April | Diamond |
May | Emerald, Rose Quartz |
June | Pearl Or Moonstone |
July | Ruby |
August | Peridot Or Sardonyx |
September | Sapphire |
October | Opal |
November | Citrine |
December | Tanzanite |
Zodiac Birthstones and Zodiac Flowers
Aquarius January 21st – February 18th | Garnet – Amethyst, Moss Agate, Opal, Sugalite | Chrysanthemum |
Pisces February 19th – March 20th | Amethyst – Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade | Narcissus |
Aries March 21st – April 20th | Bloodstone – Diamond, | Carnation |
Taurus April 21st – May 21st | Sapphire – Amber, Coral, Rose Quartz | Violet |
Gemini May 22nd – Jun 21st | Agate – Chrysoprase, Citrine, Moonstone, Pearl | Jonquil |
Cancer June 22nd – Jul 22nd | Emerald – Moonstone, Pearl, Ruby | Sweet Pea |
Leo July 23rd – August 23rd | Onyx – Carnelian, Sardonyx, Tourmaline | Lily Of The Valley |
Virgo August 24th – September 22nd | Carnelian – Jade, Jasper, Moss Agate | Rose |
Libra September 23rd – October 23rd | Chrysolite / Peridot – Lapis Lazuli, Opal | Larkspur |
Scorpio October 24th – November 22nd | Beryl – Apache Tear, Aquamarine, Coral, Obsidian, Topaz | Gladiolus |
Sagittarius November 23rd – December 21st | Topaz – Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise | Aster |
Capricorn December 22nd – Jan 20th | Ruby – Agate, Garnet, Black Onyx | Calendula |