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Astrology
has assigned certain gemstones to each of
the zodiac signs. In some cases, these gemstones
coincide with the gemstones assigned to
the monthly birthstones,
in others they differ. As with monthly birthstones,
there are many differing opinions as to
the appropriate gemstone for each zodiac
sign.
Most
gem scholars agree that the tradition of
zodiac gemstones and birthstones arose from
the Breastplate of Aaron: a ceremonial religious
garment set with twelve gemstones that represented
the twelve tribes of Israel and also corresponded
with the twelve signs of the zodiac and
the twelve months of the year.
It
was also believed that some planets influenced
different stones and that stones transmit
the powers given to those corresponding
planets.
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Aquarius
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Garnet
- guarantees true friendship when worn by
an Aquarian.
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Jan.21
- Feb.21
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Planet:
Uranus; Element: Air |
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Pisces
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Amethyst
- protects all Pisces from extremes of passion.
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Feb.
22-Mar. 21
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Planet:
Neptune; Element: Water |
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Aries
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Bloodstone
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provides an Aries wearer with wisdom. |
Mar.
22-Apr. 20
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Planet:
Mars; Element: Fire |
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Taurus
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Sapphire
- protects from mental disorders if worn
by a Taurus. |
Apr.
21-May 21
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Planet:
Venus; Element: Earth |
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Gemini
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Agate
- guarantees long life, health and wealth
to a Gemini. |
May
22-June 21
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Planet:
Mercury; Element: Air |
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Cancer
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Emerald
- guarantees everlasting joy to a Cancer-born. |
June
22-July 22
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Planet:
Moon; Element: Water |
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Leo
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Onyx
- protects a Leo wearer from loneliness
and unhappiness. |
July
23-Aug. 22
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Planet:
Sun; Element: Fire |
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Virgo
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Carnelian-
guarantees success in virtually anything
a Virgo wearer tries. |
Aug.
23-Sept. 22
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Planet:
Mercury; Element: Earth |
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Libra |
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Peridot
- will free a Libra wearer from an evil
spell. |
Sept.
23-Oct. 23 |
Planet:
Venus; Element: Air |
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Scorpio |
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Beryl
- guarantees protection for a Scorpio from
"tears of sad repentance." |
Oct.
24-Nov. 21 |
Planet:
Pluto; Element: Water |
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Sagittarius |
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Topaz
- protects Sagittarians, but only when they
show the stone. |
Nov.
22-Dec. 21 |
Planet:
Jupiter; Element: Fire |
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Capricorn |
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Ruby
- protects a Capricorn wearer from any trouble. |
Dec.
22-Jan. 21 |
Planet:
Saturn; Element: Earth |