Star Stones
Star Stones: Zodiac and Astrological Birth Signs
The following gemstones are metaphysically correlated to the astrological birth signs of those born under each sign of the zodiac. Long before the modern 12-month calendar was invented, astrologers assigned certain gemstones to the 12 signs of the zodiac based on the symbolism and metaphysical powers each stone was believed to possess. (in-red)
Asteria, or Star Stones
Asteria, or star stone is a name applied to ornamental stones that exhibit a luminous star when cut en cabochon. The typical asteria is the star-sapphire, generally a bluish-grey corundum, milky or opalescent, with a star of six rays. In red corundum the stellate reflection is less common, and hence the star-ruby occasionally found with the star-sapphire in Ceylon is among the most valued of "fancy stones". When the radiation is shown by yellow corundum, the stone is called star-topaz. Cymophane, the chatoyant chrysoberyl known as cat's eye, may also be asteriated. In all these cases the asterism is due to the reflection of light from twin-lamellae or from fine tubular cavities or thin enclosures definitely arranged in the stone. The astrion of Pliny the Elder is believed to have been a moonstone, since it is described as a colourless stone from India having within it the appearance of a star shining with the light of the moon. Star-stones were formerly regarded with much superstition.
Planetary Stones
Ancient beliefs associated specific gemstones with the planets. It was thought that wearing the stone associated with the ruling planets at your time of birth would offer positive effects in your life.
Lucky Charms
Good luck symbols, amulets and charms are used to encourage good feelings, positive energy, and renewed success in love, finance and life in general. Lucky gemstones are used in meditation and magic rituals to gather the lucky energy of the stone around you.
Talismanic
A talisman is an object which is believed to contain certain magical or sacramental properties which would provide good luck for the possessor or possibly offer protection from evil or harm.
Amulets and talismans are often considered interchangeable despite their differences. For example, the amulet is an object with natural magical properties, whereas a talisman must be charged with magical powers by a creator; it is this act of consecration or "charging" that gives the talisman its alleged magical powers. The talisman is always made for a definite reason whilst an amulet can be used for generic purposes such as averting evil or attracting good luck.
Zodiac
|
Birthstone; Planetary
Stone; Lucky
|
|---|---|
| Capricorn Dec. 22 - Jan. 19  |
Birthstone:
Ruby; Agate;
Garnet Planetary Stone: Lapis Lazuli Lucky Charms: Ruby Talismanic: Onyx |
| Aquarius Jan. 20 - Feb. 18  |
Birthstone: Garnet;
Moss Agate;
Opal;
Amethyst Planetary Stone: Turquoise Lucky Charms: Garnet; Hyacinth Talismanic: Jasper |
| Pisces Feb. 19 - Mar. 20  |
Birthstone: Amethyst; Rock Crystal;
Sapphire; Bloodstone Planetary Stone: Aquamarine Lucky Charms: Amethyst Talismanic: Ruby |
| Aries Mar. 21 - Apr. 19  |
Birthstone: Bloodstone; Diamond Planetary Stone: Jasper Lucky Charms: Diamond; Jasper; Bloodstone Talismanic: Topaz |
| Taurus Apr. 20 - May 20  |
Birthstone: Sapphire; Turquoise;
Amber;
Blood Coral;
Emerald Planetary Stone: Emerald; Aventurine Lucky Charms: Sapphire; Diamond Talismanic: Garnet |
| Gemini May 21 - Jun. 20  |
Birthstone: Agate; Chrysoprase;
Pearl Planetary Stone: Tiger Eye Lucky Charms: Agate; Emerald Talismanic: Emerald |
| Cancer Jun. 21 - Jul. 22  |
Birthstone: Emerald;
Moonstone;
Pearl;
Ruby Planetary Stone: Moonstone Lucky Charms: Emerald; Agate; Chalcedony; Talismanic: Sapphire |
| Leo Jul. 23 - Aug. 22  |
Birthstone: Onyx;
Tourmaline;
Sardonyx Planetary Stone: Rock Crystal Lucky Charms: Peridot; Onyx; Amber Talismanic: Diamond |
| Virgo Aug. 23 - Sep. 22  |
Birthstone: Carnelian;
Jasper;
Jade;Sapphire Planetary Stone: Citrine Lucky Charms: Carnelian; Sardonyx Talismanic: Zircon |
| Libra Sep. 23 - Oct. 22  |
Birthstone: Peridot;
Opal;
Lapis Lazuli Planetary Stone: Sapphire Lucky Charms: Opal; Chrsolite; Sardonyx Talismanic: Agate |
| Scorpio Oct. 23 - Nov. 21  |
Birthstone: Beryl;
Aquamarine;Topaz Planetary Stone: Garnet; Ruby Lucky Charms: Aquamarine; Beryl Talismanic: Amethyst |
| Sagittarius Nov. 22 - Dec. 21  |
Birthstone: Topaz;
Sapphire;
Amethyst;
Turquoise Planetary Stone: Topaz Lucky Charms: Topaz; Pearl Talismanic: Beryl |
