January It is said that King Solomon wore a large red garnet along with eleven other magical gems (representing the 12 steps of Jacob's Ladder) in his breast plate to help him win battles and to keep him in touch with the deity. Strengthens the body and mind |
February Legend has it that the amethyst originated from Bacchus, the god of wine. Bacchus became angry at the mortals and vowed that the next mortal to cross his path would be eaten by tigers. Amythyst, a beautiful young maiden, was on her way to worship the goddess, Diana. Diana turned her into colorless quartz to keep her from being eaten. Bacchus observed the miracle and repented his hasty decision, and poored wine over the young maiden, leaving her feet and legs colorless. This is the reason that amethyst crystals are usually uneven in color and have a colorless base at the bottom. They say the goddess of love and the god of wine, when entwined, will have light and dark envolements. As a meditation stone it quiets the mind, promotes contemplation at the deepest levels, attunes the spirit to higher vibrations, has no side effects, calms fears, wards off self-deception and anger, curbs over indulgence and addictions of alcohol and hemp leaves. |
March The aquamarine was the stone of the sea-goddesses and sirens of the past times. Beads of aquamarine are found in ancient Egyptian mummy tombs. They were used as a tribute gemstone to the Gods of the Nether world for safe passage. King Solomon is said to have worn one in his breast plate of the 12 holy gemstones. Aquamarine is worn or carried as a protective amulet while sailing or flying over water. Fishermen, sailors, and pilots have long made it their special amulet against danger. Adding small diamonds around it in jewelry increases its power. |
April Legend has it that Europeans first discovered African diamonds in a Shaman’s leather pouch. The African Shaman used his diamonds as Shamans of the world use quartz crystals. Anciently, diamonds were worn as unpolished stones. They were treasured for their beauty and powers. When carried or worn, the diamond promotes self-confidence in relations with the opposite sex. It is also worn to conquer infertility. The diamond is the stone of love, it is worn to ensure fidelity. Because of its hardness and associations with the Sun, the diamond is worn or utilized in spells to increase physical strength. It is still worn today for courage and adornment. |
May In ancient Egypt, emeralds were mined close to the Red Sea. This tranquil green gem was highly prized by the wealthy and the priest craft. The high cost made it far beyond the average Egyptian's pocketbook. Rubbing the closed eye lids and visualizing the green energy emanation into the eyes, is said to relieve tired and weak or bleary eyes and restore tired optic nerves. Emeralds were placed in silver or copper bangles to relieve arthritis of the hands, elbows and shoulders. |
June Powdered pearl is prescribed for skin complaints in China. History reveals that Cleopatra dissolved a priceless pearl
earring in her wine and drank it as a testament to her love of Antony.
Pearls are the product of a living creature. Because oysters must die for the pearl to be harvested, some believe there is a heavy debt to be paid by those who traffic in the pearl. Attunes wearer to ebb and flow of life. Promotes trust in divine plan. Calms and centers. |
July A common belief was that dreaming of rubies meant the coming of success in business, money matters, and love. The ruby is thought to change colors (grow darker) when the owner was in danger or when a illness was coming. It was also thought that it would chase off the spirits of the dead and evil spirits not contained in hell. When combined with gold and worn on the body, it is said they cause the body to rejuvenate and absorb energy from the sun and heal all types of body sickness and skin afflictions. They should be worn with gold to banish sadness or feeling drained or depleted. |
August Anciently, large chunks of peridot were found in Hawaii. These large pieces found their way around to the Egyptians, who made small drinking vessels out of them. They were used in rituals, the priests would drink soma from them. The soma would put them in touch with the nature goddess, Isis. Peridot was said to ward off fevers and help in the healing of livers, brought on by the partaking of too much wine. Peridot was said to be useful for calming raging angers and nervous afflictions such as the shakes (palsey) |
September The stone was used by the Greeks to stimulate the opening of the third eye and to tap into the subconscious and super conscious overmind. Clear sapphires, like diamonds, are the guardians of love. When given to one another it enhances love for each other and tunes your psyches to one another. In the old days, it was used to banish envy and jealousy. It also promotes chastity in virgins and insures fidelity in marriage. Albertos Magnus of the thirteenth century states that when worn it cools the inner heat of anger. It is said to lessen the powers of the cast spells of evil ones or evil spirits, and was worn as a protection stone and to return any negative vibrations to the producer. Soldiers wore them to prevent capture by the enemies. |
October The Romans believed it was the symbol of hope and purity. They called opal "Cupid Paederos" (a child beautiful as love) and thought it kept the wearer safe from disease. The Arabs believed that opals fell from heaven in flashes of lightning, and that's how they received their fiery color. A quality opal has every color of every other birthstone. It can be used or charged with all the energies and powers of stones combined and can be used in place of any birthstone for any spells, rituals or any other magical needs. The opal has long been used for those who wish to develop more of their mental capacities and open the unused powers of the mind. Opals are used to develop a more creative imagination. |
November In the past, peridot and olivine were called topaz. All three stones were used to make the wearer become invisible, through meditation and ritual, and were thought to allow this invisibility to be accomplished in the astral body which normally can not be seen by others, unless they have studied and practiced the arcane art. There by increasing their perception ability to several vibratory levels. Wearing topaz is said to bring friendship, better and deeper relationships and enhance ones ability to give and revive love. |
December Turquoise is a sacred stone to many American Indian tribes. The Navajo used ground turquoise and coral in creating sand paintings to bring rain to the parched land. Other native inhabitants of the South-western United States and Mexico placed turquoise in tombs to guard the dead. The stone is also utilized in love magic; turquoise is worn, carried or given to a loved one. It is frequently used to promote marital harmony, ensuring that the two persons involved blend with each other. Some sources say that if love fades in the stone's recipient, the stone's color will fade as well. Like all blue stones, the turquoise is lucky and is carried to attract good fortune. |