Gemstones are considered to conduct particular energy and they vary according to zodiac signs, monthly and daily gemstones. Overall 12 months have a total of 17 gemstones. You must be asking that we have only 12 months and how is it that the total gems are 17? In fact, some months contains up to even 3 birthstones.
Lets have a look on the horoscope birthstones for each month and its meaning :
January Birthstone - Garnet
Garnet represents the birthstone for the first month of the year, that is January. The name Garnet may come from the Latin word
granatus meaning grain or seed, or from the English word
gernet which mean "dark red". Garnet is considered to be romantic gem with it dark reddish color and a well as symbolic of love.
February Birthstone - Amethyst
Amethyst is violet in color and is derived from quartz. The term Amethyst comes from Ancient Greek where by it was believed that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness and also used to build vessels in the thinking that it avoids intoxication.
March Birthstone - Aquamarine
Aquamarine from the Latin word
aqua marina which means water of the sea, is pale blue in color and is a variety of beryl. Many people believed that it had the reputation of providing happiness and everlasting youth.
April Birthstone - Diamond
Diamond comes from ancient Greek word
adámas which means
unbreakable. It is the most expensive gemstone among the rest. Diamonds were believed by the ancient Greeks to hold magical powers. A gift of a Diamond is symbolic of everlasting love.
May Birthstone - Emerald
Emerald is deep green in color. This birthstone is given the name "jardin", from the French word for
garden. Emerald is one of the most rare birthstones among all. Some believe that wearing an Emerald brings patience, wisdom, and growth, and couple believe that this is important for a successful lasting love.
June Birthstone - Pearl and Alexandrite
Pearl and Alexandrite are the 2 gems for June. The source of pearl being oyster in the sea, being lustrous, radiant and organic are full of wonder and life and have always stood for purity. Alexandrite are expensive, rare and not beautiful. They have the ability to change color in different light rays and stunning.
July Birthstone - Ruby
Ruby is deep red colored like blood. The Ruby was believed having magical powers, and the royalty worn it as a talisman against evil. It was thought to grow darker when peril was imminent, and to get back to its initial color once danger was gone while being in the hands of its rightful owner.
August Birthstone - Peridot
Peridot is one of the few gems that occur in only one color, an olive green. The name Peridot is derived from the Arabic word
faridat that is gem. Peridot was used in the thought that this gemstone connect to the nature.
September Birthstone - Sapphire
Sapphire is derived from the Greek word
sapphirus that is blue stone. Sapphires were believed to protect against envy, and even against poisoning. A gift of Sapphire represents faithfulness and sincerity.
October Birthstone - Opal and Tourmaline
Opal and
Tourmaline are the 2 stones for October. Opals being soft and fragile are famous for a variable interplay of internal colors. This horoscope stone is believed to bring truth and happiness. Tourmaline, mostly the pink one, offers a beautiful gemstone look and is classified as a semi-precious.
November Birthstone - Citrine and Yellow Topaz
Citrine and
Yellow Topaz are both dark yellow in colors, matching the sunset tone. Citrine is the most affordable of all the earth-toned gemstones and it is durable and easily available. Yellow Topaz are believed to bring luck and fidelity.
December Birthstone - Blue Zircon, Blue Topaz and Tanzanite
Blue Zircon,
Blue Topaz and
Tanzanite are the 3 gemstones for this month. Blue Topaz and Blue Zircon is pale blue in color and very beautiful whereas Tanzanite is dark blue in color. Blue Topaz are much inexpensive and worn by most people. These stones are worn for prosperity and happiness.
