Star Stones

Star Stones: Zodiac and Astrological Birth Signs

The following gemstones are metaphysically correlated to the astrological birth signs of those born under each sign of the zodiac. Long before the modern 12-month calendar was invented, astrologers assigned certain gemstones to the 12 signs of the zodiac based on the symbolism and metaphysical powers each stone was believed to possess. (in-red)

Asteria, or Star Stones

Star Stones

Asteria, or star stone is a name applied to ornamental stones that exhibit a luminous star when cut en cabochon. The typical asteria is the star-sapphire, generally a bluish-grey corundum, milky or opalescent, with a star of six rays. In red corundum the stellate reflection is less common, and hence the star-ruby occasionally found with the star-sapphire in Ceylon is among the most valued of "fancy stones". When the radiation is shown by yellow corundum, the stone is called star-topaz. Cymophane, the chatoyant chrysoberyl known as cat's eye, may also be asteriated. In all these cases the asterism is due to the reflection of light from twin-lamellae or from fine tubular cavities or thin enclosures definitely arranged in the stone. The astrion of Pliny the Elder is believed to have been a moonstone, since it is described as a colourless stone from India having within it the appearance of a star shining with the light of the moon. Star-stones were formerly regarded with much superstition.

Planetary Stones

Ancient beliefs associated specific gemstones with the planets. It was thought that wearing the stone associated with the ruling planets at your time of birth would offer positive effects in your life.

Lucky Charms

Good luck symbols, amulets and charms are used to encourage good feelings, positive energy, and renewed success in love, finance and life in general. Lucky gemstones are used in meditation and magic rituals to gather the lucky energy of the stone around you.

Talismanic

A talisman is an object which is believed to contain certain magical or sacramental properties which would provide good luck for the possessor or possibly offer protection from evil or harm.

Amulets and talismans are often considered interchangeable despite their differences. For example, the amulet is an object with natural magical properties, whereas a talisman must be charged with magical powers by a creator; it is this act of consecration or "charging" that gives the talisman its alleged magical powers. The talisman is always made for a definite reason whilst an amulet can be used for generic purposes such as averting evil or attracting good luck.

Zodiac
Sign

Birthstone; Planetary Stone; Lucky
Charms; Talismanic 

Capricorn
Dec. 22 -
Jan. 19
Capricorn (The Sea-goat)
Birthstone: Ruby; Agate; Garnet
Planetary Stone: Lapis Lazuli
Lucky Charms: Ruby
Talismanic: Onyx
Aquarius
Jan. 20 -
Feb. 18
Aquarius (The Water Carrier)
Birthstone: Garnet; Moss Agate; Opal; Amethyst
Planetary Stone:
Turquoise
Lucky Charms:
Garnet; Hyacinth
Talismanic:
Jasper
Pisces
Feb. 19 -
Mar. 20
Pisces (The Fishes)
Birthstone: Amethyst; Rock Crystal; Sapphire;
Bloodstone
Planetary Stone:
Aquamarine
Lucky Charms:
Amethyst
Talismanic:
Ruby
Aries
Mar. 21 -
Apr. 19
Aries (The Ram)
Birthstone: Bloodstone; Diamond
Planetary Stone: Jasper
Lucky Charms:
Diamond; Jasper; Bloodstone
Talismanic:
Topaz
Taurus
Apr. 20 -
May 20
Taurus (The Bull)
Birthstone: Sapphire; Turquoise; Amber; Blood Coral; Emerald
Planetary Stone:
Emerald; Aventurine
Lucky Charms:
Sapphire; Diamond
Talismanic:
Garnet
Gemini
May 21 -
Jun. 20
Gemini (The Twins)
Birthstone: Agate; Chrysoprase; Pearl
Planetary Stone: Tiger Eye
Lucky Charms:
Agate; Emerald
Talismanic:
Emerald
Cancer
Jun. 21 -
Jul. 22
Cancer (The Crab)
Birthstone: Emerald; Moonstone; Pearl; Ruby
Planetary Stone:
Moonstone
Lucky Charms:
Emerald; Agate; Chalcedony;
Talismanic:
Sapphire
Leo
Jul. 23 -
Aug. 22
Leo (The Lion)
Birthstone: Onyx; Tourmaline; Sardonyx
Planetary Stone: Rock Crystal
Lucky Charms:
Peridot; Onyx; Amber
Talismanic:
Diamond
Virgo
Aug. 23 -
Sep. 22
Virgo (The Virgin)
Birthstone: Carnelian; Jasper; Jade;Sapphire
Planetary Stone: Citrine
Lucky Charms:
Carnelian; Sardonyx
Talismanic:
Zircon
Libra
Sep. 23 -
Oct. 22
Libra (The Scales)
Birthstone: Peridot; Opal; Lapis Lazuli
Planetary Stone: Sapphire
Lucky Charms:
Opal; Chrsolite;  Sardonyx
Talismanic:
Agate
Scorpio
Oct. 23 -
Nov. 21
Scorpio (The Scorpion)
Birthstone: Beryl; Aquamarine;Topaz
Planetary Stone: Garnet; Ruby
Lucky Charms:
Aquamarine; Beryl
Talismanic:
Amethyst
Sagittarius
Nov. 22 -
Dec. 21
Sagittarius (The Archer)
Birthstone: Topaz; Sapphire; Amethyst; Turquoise
Planetary Stone: Topaz
Lucky Charms:
Topaz; Pearl
Talismanic:
Beryl
Astrology
Astrology
Astrology is a group of systems, traditions, and beliefs which hold that the relative positions of celestial bodies and related details can provide information about personality, human affairs and other "earthly" matters.