Month |
Traditional |
Modern |
Gemstone Properties |
January |
Garnet |
Rose Quartz |
Garnet: Deep red, protection, grounding, courage; enhances energy, passion, balance.
Rose Quartz: Pink, unconditional love, compassion, healing; promotes love, self-care, emotional healing.
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February
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Amethyst |
Onyx |
Amethyst: Purple, wisdom, spiritual awareness, tranquility; stress relief, enhances intuition.
Onyx: Black/white-banded, strength, self-control, protection; shields against negativity, grounding.
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March |
Aquamarine |
Bloodstone |
Aquamarine: Blue-green, clarity, communication, courage; calms mind, soothes anxiety.
Bloodstone: Green with red spots, vitality, strength, courage; physical healing, boosts endurance.
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April |
Diamond |
Clear Quartz |
Diamond: Clear, purity, strength, eternal love; amplifies energy, clarity.
Clear Quartz: White/clear, clarity, energy amplification; balances chakras, enhances other stones.
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May |
Emerald |
Chrysoprase |
Emerald: Green, love, rebirth, prosperity; emotional balance, spiritual growth.
Chrysoprase: Green, joy, optimism, abundance; promotes emotional healing.
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June |
Pearl |
Moonstone, Alexandrite |
Pearl: White, purity, wisdom, integrity; calms emotions, nurtures love.
Moonstone: White/blue sheen, intuition, femininity, new beginnings; balances emotions, supports fertility.
Alexandrite: Green to red, balance, transformation, joy; self-esteem, resilience.
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July |
Ruby |
Carnelian |
Ruby: Deep red, passion, protection, vitality; boosts energy, courage, love.
Carnelian: Orange-red, creativity, motivation, confidence; stimulates motivation, personal power.
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August |
Peridot |
Spinel |
Peridot: Bright green, abundance, prosperity, healing; balances emotions, attracts health.
Spinel: Various colors, renewal, energy, protection; energizes body and spirit.
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September |
Blue Sapphire |
Lapis Lazuli, Iolite |
Sapphire: Blue, wisdom, loyalty, spiritual insight; mental clarity, spiritual truth.
Lapis Lazuli: Deep blue with gold, truth, wisdom, communication; enhances intellect, creativity.
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October |
Opal |
Pink Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire |
Opal: Multi-color, inspiration, creativity, protection; enhances imagination, personal expression.
Pink Tourmaline: Various colors, grounding, protection, healing; shields negativity, detoxification.
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November |
Yellow Topaz |
Citrine |
Topaz: Yellow/blue, abundance, love, healing; confidence, good health.
Citrine: Yellow/orange, success, joy, abundance; prosperity, energy, mental clarity.
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December |
Turquoise |
Tanzanite, zircon |
Turquoise: Blue-green, protection, healing, communication; balances chakras, immune support.
Tanzanite: Blue-violet, transformation, intuition, awakening; spiritual growth, communication.
Zircon: Various colors, grounding, wisdom, protection; mental clarity, grounding.
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