Zodiac Birthstones

Traditionally, each month is associated with a single gemstone, but as you know there are also multiple birthstones for each month. And because of that you have more than just one stone to choose that is also your favorite for your zodiac sign. The birthstones are associated with mystical qualities that correspond to the month of your birth. These twelve stones are likely also linked to the twelve signs of the zodiac.There are also Talismanic & Planetary-Stones which will be explained below.

Planetary Stones - In ancient times Gemstones were believed to be associated with different planets. Some of these planets were deemed to be ruling planets for the time in which individuals were born. A belief stemmed that wearing the stone of the 'ruling planet' at your time of birth would bring positive effects to your life!

Talismanic Stones - Talismans are amulets which have been cut or engraved as jewelry. Wearers of these stones are said to have protection by the magical powers the Talismans posses. These engraved Talismans are supposed to protect from evil, but they must have engravings on stones corresponding to the Zodiac sign of the barer.

Here you can discover your birthstones and their properties:

Capricorn dates in astrology are December 22 to January 19

In January two Zodiac Signs exist, and they are Capricorn and Aquarius. The zodiac sign of Capricorn responds to Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Tanzanite, Lapis Lazuli, Zircon, and Ruby if you are born in December. January birthstones are: Garnet, Rose Quartz, and also black Onyx.

• The Zodiac sign Capricorn has four stones associated with it: Garnet, Ruby, Agate, and Black Onyx.
• The Planetary stone for Capricorn is Lapis Lazuli
• The Talismanic Stone for Capricorn is Onyx.

Aquarius dates in astrology are January 20 - February 18

There are two zodiac signs in February; Aquarius and Pisces. The zodiac sign of Aquarius responds to Amethyst, and Onyx if you were born in February. If you were born in January, your birthstones are Garnet and Rose Quartz.

Garnet is Aquarius' primary Zodiac stone and Amethyst the secondary.

• The Zodiac sign Aquarius has five stones associated with it: Garnet, Amethyst, Moss Agate, Opal and Sugilite
• The Planetary stone for Aquarius is Turquoise
• The Talismanic Stone for Aquarius is Jasper

Pisces dates in astrology are February 19 - March 20

In March two zodiac signs exist, and they are Pisces and Aries.The zodiac sign of Pisces responds to Amethyst and Onyx if you were born in February. If you were born in March, your birthstones are Aquamarine, Jasper and Heliotrope. Aquamarine is Pisces 'secondary Zodiac stone and since Aquamarine is also Pisces' planetary stone, this means that Aquamarine is extra favorable for Pisces.

• The Zodiac sign Pisces has six stones associated with it: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade, Rock Crystal, and Sapphire
• The Planetary stone for Pisces is Aquamarine
• The Talismanic Stone for Pisces is Ruby

Aries dates in astrology are March 21 to April 19

In March two zodiac signs exist; Pisces and Aries. The zodiac sign of Aries responds to Aquamarine, Jasper and Heliotrope if you were born in March, and if you were born in April, your birthstones are Diamond, Rock Crystal and Sapphire. Heliotrope is Aries' primary Zodiac stone and Diamond the secondary. Aries' ruling planetary body is Mars, whose planetary stone is Jasper.

• The Zodiac sign Aries has two stones associated with it: Bloodstone, and Diamond
• The Planetary stone for Aries is Jasper
• The Talismanic Stone for Aries is Topaz

Taurus dates in astrology are April 20 to May 21

If you were born in April, your zodiac sign, Taurus, responds to Diamond, Crystal and Sapphire. If you were born in May, your birthstones are Emerald, Chrysoprase and Agate. Sapphire is Taurus's primary zodiac stone and Emerald the secondary and since Emerald is also Taurus' planet stone, it means that Emerald is extra favorable for Taurus.

• The Zodiac sign Taurus has six stones associated with it: sapphire, amber, coral, emerald, rose quartz, and turquoise.
• The Planetary stones for Taurus are aventurine and emerald.
• The Talismanic Stone for Taurus is garnet.

Gemini (The Astro Twins) dates in astrology are May 22 to June 21

The sign of the Astro Twins responds to Emerald, Chrysoprase and Agate if you were born in May. If you were born in June, your birthstones are Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite and Emerald. Agate is Gemini's primary Zodiac stone and since dendritic agate is Gemini's abundance stone, agate has an extra great significance for Geminis. Green Tourmaline is the secondary zodiac stone, but apophyllite is also a moon stone for Gemini because it develops intuition and encourages self-introspection. The Astro Twins' ruling planet is Mercury, whose planetary stone is the Tiger's Eye.

• The Zodiac sign Gemini has six stones associated with it: agate, chrysoprase, citrine, moonstone, pearl, and white sapphire
• The Planetary stone for Gemini is Tiger's eye
• The Talismanic Stone for Gemini is emerald.

Cancer dates in astrology are June 22 to July 22

If you were born in June, your birthstones are Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite and Emerald, and if you were born in July, your birthstones are Ruby, Jade, Carnelian and Onyx. The Moonstone is Cancer's secondary Zodiac Stone and since the Moonstone is also the Planetary Stone of Cancer and also the Abundance Stone, this means that the Moonstone the most lucky stone for Cancer.

• The Zodiac sign Cancer has four stones associated with it: emerald, moonstone, pearl, and ruby.
• The Planetary stone for Cancer is moonstone.
• The Talismanic Stone for Cancer is sapphire.