Find Your Birthstone by Month
Birthstone is the lucky gemstone based on the month of birth of the person. Our connection with birth months and precious gems has long been a source of healing and divine celebration. Wearing your birthstone helps you to attain balance and success in life. It brings good luck and prosperity, along with tapping into the hidden powers stashed deep in your heart.
Who can wear a Birthstone?
Birthstones bring with them a rich tradition of heritage, belief, and beauty. Birthstones are connected to the colors of the planets, and depending on the month you were born, the planets would have been in a certain alignment.Everyone can wear their Birthstone as there is no side effect to wearing your birthstone.
How to Select Birthstone?
Some months as associated with just one birthstone while some months are associated with more than one. Traditional and Modern birthstones are mostly taken in account. The traditional celebration of birthstones is linked to astrology and the Zodiac. The idea of modern birthstones came into being during the early 20th century when jewellers of America decided to select birthstones that celebrated the month in which someone was born to better match our modern calendar.
Whether you choose to follow the astral stone selection or the monthly modern birthstone calendar really depends on your own personal interpretation of belief and faith. When it comes to selecting stones that bring deep healing and close connection, it is always best to work intuitively and to select the stone that best connects with your soul.
What is the monthly breakdown?
You can take a look at which birthstone is your perfect monthly match.
Month | Birthstone | Birthstone Meaning |
January | Garnet | This red gem symbolizes trust, compassion and loyalty. is known for rousing creativity, passion, and a sweet sense of hope. It is also used to cure various blood-related illnesses. It also helps in balancing one’s mind. |
February | Amethyst | The emblem of unbreakable relations and valour, this purple gem portrays serenity, moderation, and nobility. It fosters self-control and improves the love bonds. It is said to possess the power to channelize energy, calm the diverging mind and diffuse positivity. |
March | Aquamarine | This aqua-blue gemstone is related to sound-health, love, desire and youth. It enhances the joy and fortitude in its wearer. It is known to calm the spirit of the wearer by releasing bad energy and clarifying thoughts. It also impels the immune system and controls growth. |
April | Diamond | This birthstone represents ever-lasting affection, power, and true love. It is encompasses clarity, clear thought, multi-faceted feelings, and welcoming a sense of abundance into your world. |
May | Emerald | Related to birth, love, and fecundity, this birthstone fosters good luck and truthfulness. This green gem is said to cure contagious diseases, calm the mind and enhance the vision. People who wear these are said to be healers of their surroundings./td> |
June | Pearl or Moonstone | The Pearl is a stone that symbolizes sweet simplicity, unwavering authenticity, and a sense of innocence that cannot be marred. Moonstone brings a different sense of being, it represents all that the mother of the sky brings to us. |
July | Ruby | This regal gemstone is associated with health, wealth and wisdom. Called the King of Precious Stones, it is known to bring energy, primordial fire, and a new lust for life back into the sparkle of your soul. |
August | Peridot | The calming gemstone is all about restoring balance, inviting restful sleep, and inviting you to loosen your grip on those tightly wound anxious feelings. It helps in enhancing levels of conviction, tolerance, and confidence. This also has a beneficial impact on the skin and immune system of the body. |
September | Sapphire | It is also called as the ‘wisdom stone’ because it establishes physical, emotional and spiritual balance in the wearer’s life. This stone is known inspire loyalty, guide towards light and provide protection. |
October | Opal or Tourmaline | The gleaming light of the Opal symbolizes confidence, faithfulness, and hope.This gem brings out creativity and inspiration in its wearer. Tourmaline is one of the most potent protectors in the pack when it comes to gemstones. |
November | YellowTopaz or Citrine | Yellow Topaz is used as an amulet for peace and protection. Citirine infuses a strong sense of compassion and promotes forgiveness. |
December | Turquoise or BlueTopaz or Tanzanite | Turquoise is also called as the ‘stone of heaven’ and is a sign of best fortune and prosperity. Blue Topaz is a gem of deep peace and healing, ever ready to soothe, recharge, and stimulate. Tanzanite is the stone of transmutation helping you reach for those high vibrations. |
Shubh Gems has a team of Gemstone / Healing Experts who guide you to choose the most suitable Gemstone based on your Birth-chart in Vedic Astrology. Have Query ?
I am a December born and was always confused why are there more than 1 birthstones and now I have the answer.