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Over time, the stones became associated with the 12 zodiac signs, and eventually with the 12 months.
In the early 1900s, theNational Association of Jewelersmade the 12 birthstones official.
Birthstones are now popular gift options for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and other celebrations.
Each stone is said to have a unique meaning and property, which we’ll dive into next.
Quick look:
January: Garnet
The stone associated withJanuary is garnet.
It’s thought to be a very grounding stone that brings its owner back to reality.
Since January is a month ofCapricornsand Aquarians, garnet is great for both of those signs.
February: Amethyst
Amethyst is thebirthstone for February, known for its striking purple color.
It’s a variety of quartz, which is a hard, crystalline mineral made of silica.
It’s associated withAquariusandPiscesin the zodiac.
Van Doren tells mbg that amethyst has been revered for centuries for its balancing effect.
March: Aquamarine
Thoseborn in Marchhave the birthstone aquamarine.
It can have greenish hues sometimes, as well, or even be more transparent.
“These extraordinary crystals will help support whatever intention you ask of them,” she says.
It’s a birthstone of bothGeminisand Taureans.
This is a great stone for the two astrological signs of June: Gemini andCancer.
For Geminis, Van Doren notes, pearls can help calm the tendency to get easily distracted.
And for Cancer, pearls can help soothe nerves.
Leavy explains that pearls also have a strong association with the moon (which rules Cancer, btw).
July: Ruby
Thoseborn in Julyhave the striking red ruby as a birthstone.
This gem is composed of transparent red corundum, which is a mineral form of aluminum oxide.
According to Van Doren, rubies are supremely powerful grounding and protective crystals.
This is also an excellent stone forincreasing your energy, vitality, and motivation, according to Leavy.
August: Peridot
Peridot is thebirthstone for August.
For Leos andVirgosborn in August, this is a great stone to have on hand.
It’s a variety of corundum and contains aluminum oxide and trace amounts of other elements.
This gem is all about making choices with everyone’s best interests at heart.
October: Opal
If you were born in October, the colorfulopal is your birthstone.
It’s a pop in of silica and is technically classified as a mineraloid.
And for Scorpios, she says, opal’s multifaceted energy compliments their multilayered personality.
November: Topaz
Born in November?
Yourbirthstone is topaz, an aluminum silicate mineral containing the chemical element fluorine.
For Scorpios andSagittariansborn in November, Van Doren says this precious gemstone can be particularly beneficial.
December: Turquoise
And last but certainly not least, we haveDecember’s birthstone, turquoise.
For Sagittarians and Capricorns born in December, Van Doren says turquoise will be particularly soothing and supportive.
The bottom line.
After all, you might never have too many crystalsespecially when they’re this stunning.
