Birthstones & Zodiac Gemstones
Monthly Birthstones
Nowadays, while there are some variations in the monthly birthstones around the world, the idea of birthstones has a significant place in many traditions, customs, and belief systems.
These are the accepted monthly birthstones today:
January Birthstone: Garnet
February Birthstone: Amethyst
March Birthstones: Aquamarine, Bloodstone
April Birthstones: Diamond, Clear Quartz
May Birthstones: Emerald, Chrysoprase
June Birthstones: Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite
July Birthstones: Ruby, Carnelian
August Birthstones: Peridot, Sardonyx
September Birthstones: Blue Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli
October Birthstones: Opal, Pink Tourmaline
November Birthstones: Yellow Topaz, Citrine
December Birthstones: Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite, Zircon
Of course, you don’t have to stick with your own monthly birthstone. If something else “feels” good, go with it!
Astrological / Zodiac Birthstones Information
Aries Zodiac Sign
Aries Birthdates
March 21 - April 20
Aries Associations
The zodiac symbol for Aries is the Ram.
Aries, the Ram, is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Aries is Fire.
Aries is ruled by the Planet Mars.
Aries Birthstones
March birthstones are Aquamarine and Bloodstone. April birthstones are Diamond and Clear Quartz.
Aries Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Aries are - Anyolite, Aquamarine, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Brecciated Jasper, Cat's Eye, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Hematite, Jade, Jadeite, Kyanite, Magnesite, Magnetite, Ruby, and Sardonyx.
Taurus Zodiac Sign
Taurus Birthdates
April 21 - May 21
Taurus Associations
The zodiac symbol for Taurus is the Bull.
Taurus, the Bull, is the second astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Taurus is Earth.
Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus.
Taurus Birthstones
April birthstones are Diamond and Clear Quartz. May birthstones are Emerald and Chrysoprase.
Taurus Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Taurus are - Carnelian, Cat's Eye, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Clear Quartz, Copper, Coral, Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Jade, Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Lava Stone, Rhodonite, Rose Quartz, Rutile, Selenite, Blue Tourmaline and Variscite.
Gemini Zodiac Sign
Gemini Birthdates
May 22 - June 21
Gemini Associations
The zodiac symbol for Gemini is the Twins.
Gemini, the Twins, is the third astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Gemini is Air.
Gemini is ruled by the planet Mercury.
Gemini Birthstones
May birthstones are Emerald and Chrysoprase. June birthstones are Pearl and Moonstone.
Gemini Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Gemini are - Agate, Apatite, Aquamarine, Chrysocolla, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Dendritic Agate, Emerald, Howlite, Jade, Leopard Skin Jasper, Onyx, Pearl, Peridot, Rutile, Blue Sapphire, Green Sapphire, Serpentine, Tanzanite and Variscite.
Cancer Zodiac Sign
Cancer Birthdates
June 22 - July 23
Cancer Associations
The zodiac symbol for Cancer is the Crab.
Cancer, the Crab, is the fourth astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Cancer is Water.
Cancer is ruled by the Moon.
Cancer Birthstones
June birthstones are Pearl and Moonstone. July birthstones are Ruby and Carnelian.
Cancer Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Cancer are - Calcite, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Clear Quartz, Lava Stone, Moonstone, Opal, Pearl, Ruby and Silver.
Leo Zodiac Sign
Leo Birthdates
July 24 - August 23
Leo Associations
The zodiac symbol for Leo is the Lion.
Leo, the Lion, is the fifth astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Leo is Fire.
Leo is ruled by the Sun.
Leo Birthstones
July birthstones are Ruby and Carnelian. August birthstones are Peridot and Sardonyx.
Leo Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Leo are - Amber, Aventurine, Bronzite, Carnelian, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Diamond, Dumortierite, Garnet, Gold, Jasper, Labradorite, Larimar, Onyx, Peridot, Petrified Wood, Picasso Jasper, Picture Jasper, Pyrite, Rhodochrosite, Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Sardonyx, Sunstone, Tiger Iron, and Topaz.
Virgo Zodiac Sign
Virgo Birthdates
August 24 - September 23
Virgo Associations
The zodiac symbol for Virgo is the Virgin.
Virgo, the Virgo, is the sixth astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Virgo is Earth.
Virgo is ruled by the planet Mercury.
Virgo Birthstones
August birthstones are Peridot and Sardonyx. September birthstones are Blue Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli.
Virgo Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Virgo are - Agate, Almandine, Amazonite, Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysocolla, Clear Quartz, Dalmation Jasper, Garnet, Jasper, Lapis Lazuli, Magnetite, Moss Agate, Peridot, Sapphire, Snowflake Obsidian, Sugilite and Tourmaline.
Libra Zodiac Sign
Libra Birthdates
September 24 - October 23
Libra Associations
The zodiac symbol for Libra is the Scales.
Libra, the Scales, is the seventh astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Libra is Air.
Libra is ruled by the planet Venus.
Libra Birthstones
September birthstones are Blue Sapphire and Lapis Lazuli. October birthstones are Opal and Pink Tourmaline.
Libra Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Libra are - Ametrine, Bloodstone, Bulls Eye Agate, Chrysoprase, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Emerald, Iolite, Jade, Kyanite, Lapis Lazuli, Lepidolite, Malachite, Moonstone, Nephrite Jade, Opal, Prehnite, Rose Quartz, Sapphire, Sunstone, Tanzanite and Tourmaline.
Scorpio Zodiac Sign
Scorpio Birthdates
October 24 - November 22
Scorpio Associations
The zodiac symbol for Scorpio is the Scorpion.
Scorpio, the Scorpion, is the eighth astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Scorpio is Water.
Traditionally, Scorpio has been ruled by the planet Mars, however, since its discovery, Pluto has been considered a modern ruler of this sign.
Scorpio Birthstones
October birthstones are Opal and Pink Tourmaline. November birthstones are Yellow Topaz and Citrine.
Scorpio Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Scorpio are - Almandine, Aquamarine, Botswana Agate, Boulder Opal, Brecciated Jasper, Charoite, Clear Quartz, Jasper, Kambaba Jasper, Labradorite, Malachite, Moonstone, Obsidian, Opal, Peridot, Rhodochrosite, Ruby, Smokey Quartz, Topaz, Turquoise, Unakite and Variscite.
Sagittarius Zodiac Sign
Sagittarius Birthdates
November 23 - December 21
Sagittarius Associations
The zodiac symbol for Sagittarius is The Archer.
Sagittarius, The Archer, is the ninth astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Sagittarius is Fire.
Sagittarius is ruled by the planet Jupiter.
Sagittarius Zodiac Sign
November birthstones are Yellow Topaz and Citrine. December birthstones are Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite and Zircon.
Sagittarius Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Sagittarius are - Amethyst, Chalcedony, Charoite, Clear Quartz, Copper, Iolite, Labradorite, Lapis Lazuli, Obsidian, Peridot, Ruby, Sapphire, Seraphinite, Smokey Quartz, Sodalite,Tanzanite, Topaz, Turquoise and Vesuvianite.
Capricorn Zodiac Sign
Capricorn Birthdates
December 22 - January 20
Capricorn Associations
The zodiac symbol for Capricorn is the Goat.
Capricorn, the Goat, is the tenth astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Capricorn is Earth.
Capricorn is ruled by the planet Saturn.
Capricorn Birthstones
December birthstones are Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite and Zircon. The January birthstone is Garnet.
Capricorn Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Capricorn are - Amethyst, Aragonite, Cat's Eye, Clear Quartz, Fluorite, Ocean Jasper, Magnetite, Malachite, Smokey Quartz, Tiger Eye, Black Tourmaline, Green Tourmaline, Tourmaline Quartz and Vesuvianite.
Aquarius Zodiac Sign
Aquarius Birthdates
January 21 - February 19
Aquarius Associations
The zodiac symbol for Aquarius is the Water Carrier.
Aquarius, the Water Carrier, is the eleventh astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Aquarius is Air.
Traditionally, Aquarius has been ruled by the planet Saturn, however, since its discovery, Uranus has been considered a modern ruler of this sign.
Aquarius Birthstones
The January birthstone is Garnet. The February birthstone is Amethyst.
Aquarius Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Aquarius are - Amber, Amethyst, Angelite, Aquamarine, Chalcedony, Clear Quartz, Feldspar, Fuchsite, Garnet, Hematite, Larvikite, Magnetite, Silver and Turquoise.
Pisces Zodiac Sign
Pisces Birthdates
February 20 - March 20
Pisces Associations
The zodiac symbol for Pisces is the Fish.
Pisces, the Fish, is the twelfth astrological sign in the Zodiac.
The zodiac element for Pisces is Water.
Traditionally, Pisces has been ruled by the planet Jupiter, however, since its discovery, Neptune has been considered a modern ruler of this sign.
Pisces Birthstones
The February birthstone is Amethyst. March birthstones are Aquamarine and Bloodstone.
Pisces Gemstones
In addition, gemstones having an affinity with Pisces are - Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Blue Lace Agate, Clear Quartz, Coral, Fluorite, Opal, Shell, Turquoise.
