Find Out Your Birthstone and What It Means

The December birthstone, the English name "Birthstone," is the birthstone of people born in twelve months in European and American legends. Birthstones have a long and rich history, dating back to Biblical times.

In Exodus (28:17-20), it says breastplate of the prophet Aaron, there were 12 gems, each of which represented the name of a son of Israel, inscribed with the terms of the twelve tribes. Over time, the stones were associated with 12 constellations and eventually 12 months.

In the early 20th century, the National Jewellers Association listed 12 birthstones as official gemstones. Birthstones are now a popular gift choice for birthdays, holidays, anniversaries, and other celebrations. Each month's gemstone is said to have unique meanings and properties, which we'll delve into below.

January: Garnet

The stone associated with January is garnet. Garnets come in a variety of colors, but birthstones are usually red.

Garnet is considered a very grounded stone that can bring its owner back to reality. Since January is the month of Capricornus and Aquarius, garnet is a good choice for both signs. As Yulia Van Doren, author of Crystals: A Modern Guide to Crystal Healing, says: "It's imperative to have a safe space that is grounded so that you can venture into the unknown with ideas and passions, so very grounded Garnets are the perfect adventure partner for Capricorn and Aquarius." She adds that garnets can help you firmly establish and respect your boundaries while also helping to remove your inhibitions and obstacles so that those who explore the soul's true desires can feel safe and supported.

February: Amethyst

Amethyst is the birthstone of February and is known for its striking purple color. It is a type of quartz, a hard crystalline mineral composed of silica.

Amethyst Aquarius is related to Pisces. Amethyst has been revered for centuries for its balancing effect. The energy that Amethyst carries can help balance imbalances and can help calm the extreme tendencies of Aquarius and Pisces.

The stone is also a reminder to see your body and mind as a sacred temple and make healthy choices and decisions. In my opinion, you can't have too many amethysts around you - amethysts can go anywhere, everywhere.

March: Aquamarine

The birthstone for those born in March is aquamarine. It is light blue and is named from the Latin word "aqua marina," which means "sea water". Aquamarine, a blue mineral stone, is a "go-with-the-flow" crystal that encourages you to follow your curiosity and helps you break out of boring routines, banal habits, and fearful thinking.

Since March is the birth month of Pisces and Aries, this is a beneficial stone for a Pisces overwhelmed by details or a fiery Aries with a lot of mental chatter.

April: Diamonds

One of the most famous and expensive gemstones known to man, diamonds are the birthstone of April - the birthstone for some people born under the signs of Aries and Taurus.

The name of the diamond comes from the Greek word "Adamas," which means invincible. These special crystals can help you make any wish come true. According to astrology, Aries and Taurus, this wonderfully powerful gem can help you stand tall in shining truth (a gift you already have), reminding us that no matter how challenging the situation is, there is light at the end of every tunnel.

May: Emerald

May's birthstone is emerald, a mineral that takes on a unique green color due to trace amounts of chromium or vanadium chemical elements. It is the birthstone of Gemini and Taurus.

There's a reason emeralds shine in countless myths and histories; it's a gemstone that symbolizes good luck, abundance, and health. Exuding a powerful energy of growth and creativity, this gem is very helpful in balancing the stubbornness that Taurus is known for, a natural complement to Gemini's curious, creative nature.

June: Pearl

If you were born in June, your birthstone is a pearl, the only gemstone that is formed by living things.

These lustrous gems are composed of calcium carbonate, just like the shells of the mollusks they come from. Pearls are a shining reminder that it is often the most challenging things in life that make us the most beautiful. But just as mollusks take a lot of time and energy to turn a grain of sand into a pearl, it takes us a lot of time and dedicated mind work to turn our most significant challenges into priceless light.

This is an excellent stone for the two signs of June - Gemini, and Cancer. For Geminis, pearls can help ease their tendency to be easily distracted. For Cancer, pearls can help soothe the nerves.

July: Ruby

Those born in July have striking red rubies as their birthstones. This gemstone is composed of transparent red corundum, a mineral form of alumina.

Ruby is a very powerful grounding and protective crystal. Resonating with our two lower chakras helps clear deep-rooted issues related to self-worth, inadequacy, and survival. While these issues are not unique to July-born Cancers and Leos, these signs can consider the beautiful red gemstone as their birthstone and benefit significantly from the protective ruby energy around them.

August: Peridot

Peridot is the birthstone for August. It is magnesium-rich mineral olivine, and its green color comes from the iron inside it.

Often found in volcanically active areas, the bright green peridot is associated with the ferocious Hawaiian fire goddess Pele and volcanoes. Like a volcano or fire that burns everything, peridot can help clear out any energies holding you back, such as jealousy, insecurities, or indecision.

This will be an excellent stone for Leo and Virgo, born in August. Jealousy is the main challenge for Virgos. They like to be the center of attention, but they are humble. Insecurity and indecision are the main challenges for the self-critical Virgo. Peridot helps form firm boundaries, allowing you to make choices confidently, even when they are against the norm.

September: Sapphire

The birthstone for September is the deep blue Sapphire, which takes its name from the Latin "sapphires" and the Greek "superior," meaning blue. It is corundum and contains alumina and traces of other elements.

Sapphire has been revered as the "wisdom stone" since ancient times; it helps us connect with our higher selves and our inner resonance, allowing us to see things from a bigger perspective, act from a global perspective, and stand on the side of others thinking about the problem from the point of view.

The meaning of Sapphire is to consider everyone's best interests when making choices. September-born Virgos and Libras are best kept close to Sapphire, which can help you expand your empathy, strengthen your better self, and free you from narrow-minded and fear-based thinking.

October: Opal

If you were born in October, colored opal is your birthstone.

It is a type of silica and is technically classified as a mineraloid. This mysterious stone hides endless sparkling rainbows in its milky depths, which helps us remember to look beyond the surface. Look deeper, look closer, look at people, look at places, look at ideas, look at yourself.

October is the birth month of Libra and Scorpio, and this iridescent gemstone helps balance Libra's natural inclinations for order and beauty, preventing them from sinking into superficialities.

For Scorpios, the energy of the opal polyhedron will complement their multi-layered personality.

November: Topaz (Topaz)

Were you born in November? Your birthstone is citrine, a fluorine-containing aluminosilicate mineral. Depending on the trace elements inside the stone, the color can range from transparent to orange, golden brown, pink, and more.

Citrine is an ancient gemstone whose vibrations carry an extraordinary 'noble' energy; the so-called nobility refers to noble moral principles and ideals and the kind that chooses to do the right thing whenever possible. Things, those who take the higher path.

This precious gem is especially beneficial for Scorpio and Sagittarius, born in November. It helps balance the tendency of Scorpio and Sagittarius to become too focused on their own stories at times and to counteract any trends to be selfish and self-focused, which can also help you raise your vibration to the highest possible level.

December: Turquoise

The birthstone for December is turquoise. (Tanzanite and zircon are sometimes classified as Decemberists, but we'll focus on turquoise for now.) It's a light greenish-blue mineral formed by water and minerals like copper and aluminum passing through rocks Formed by a chemical reaction that occurs when a leak occurs.

Turquoise has a long and ancient history as a revered gemstone, a gem of folklore wisdom and natural magic. It reminds us that nature's support and healing are available in times of need—you need to ask. For December-born Sagittarius and Capricornus, turquoise can be incredibly soothing and supportive.