Where
did the idea of Birthstones come from? Two major/most
popular theories emerge:
1) Birthstones originally may have been worn each month
by everyone, since the powers of the gemstone were heightened
during its month.
2) Historians think that the first written record comes
from the book of Exodus in the Old Testament. Here, the
breastplate of the Hebrews' high priest is described as
having twelve specific gems, one for each of Israel's
twelve tribes.
AQUARIUS
Jan 22 -- Fed 18
Symbol:.. Water Bearer
Planet:.. Uranus
Planetary Stone...Turquoise
Element:.. Air
Number:.. 11
Astrological Stone...Garnet
PISCES
Feb 19 -- March 20
Symbol:.. Two Fish
Planet:.. Neptune
Planetary Stone...Aquamarine
Element:.. Water
Number....12
Astrological Stone...Amethyst
ARIES
March 21 -- April 19
Symbol:.. Ram
Planet:.. Mars
Planetary Stone...Jasper
Element:.. Fire
Number:.. 1
Astrological Stone...Bloodstone
TAURUS
April 20 -- May 20
Symbol:.. Bull
Planet:.. Venus
Planetary Stone...Emerald, Aventurine
Element:.. Earth
Number:.. 2
Astrological Stone....Sapphire
GEMINI
May 21 -- June 21
Symbol:..Twins
Planet:.. Mercury
Planetary Stone...Tiger Eye
Element:.. Air
Number:.. 3
Astrological Stones.....Agate
CANCER
June 22 -- July 22
Symbol:.. Crab
Planet:.. Moon
Planetary Stone...Moonstone
Element:.. Water
Number:.. 4
Astrological Stones...Emerald
LEO
July 23 -- Aug 22
Symbol:.. Lion
Planet:.. Sun
Planetary Stone...Rock Crystal
Element:.. Fire
Number:.. 5
Astrological Stones...Onyx
LIBRA
Sept 23 -- Oct 22
Symbol:.. Scales
Planet:.. Venus
Planetary Stone....Sapphire
Element:.. Air
Number:.. 7
Astrological Stones...Peridot
SCORPIO
Oct 22 -- Nov 21
Symbol:.. Scorpion
Planet:.. Pluto
Planetary Stone...Garnet, Ruby
Element:.. Water
Number:.. 8
Astrological Stones...Beryl
SAGITTARIUS
Nov 22 -- Dec 21
Symbol:.. Archer
Planet:.. Jupiter
Planetary Stone...Topaz
Element:.. Fire
Number:.. 9
Astrological Stones....Topaz
CAPRICORN
Dec 22 -- Jan 19
Symbol:.. Mountain Goat
Planet:.. Saturn
Planetary Stone...Lapis Lazuli
Element:.. Earth
Number:.. 10
Astrological Stones...Ruby
There are as many comprehensive birthstone lists out there
than there are crystals! Some list a stone for each day, or
one for each month, some have many tables of birthstones (Hindu,
Tibetan, Ayruvedic, Healing, etc) --all are different. I researched
several websites, books, articles and other reference material
until I decided, before my brain exploded, to just keep it simple.
