Gemstones/Crystals by The Mystic Wave ~ Traditional Birthstones

TRADITIONAL BIRTHSTONES

January

~ Garnet ~

Energy is Projective; Ruled by the Planet Mars; Element is Fire; Power: Healing, Protection and Strength; Magical/Ritual Lore: In the 13th century Garnets were worn to repel insects. Garnet is the stone of health. It has also been known as a "stone of commitment" -- to purpose, to others, and to oneself. The loving powers of Garnet tend to reflect the attributes of devotion, bringing the love of others to expressions of warmth and understanding. It is quite helpful in moods of abandonment, allowing one to realize that surrender to discontinuity brings freshness to one's life.

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February

~ Amethyst ~

Energy is Receptive; Planets: Jupiter, Neptune; Element is Water; Deities: Bacchus, Dionysus, Diana; Powers: Dreams, Overcoming Alcoholism, Healing, Psychism, Peace, Love, Protection Against Thieves, Courage and Happiness; Magical/Ritual Lore: Placed beneath the pillow or worn to bed, Amethyst drives off insomnia and nightmares. It produces a peaceful sleep and pleasant, healing, even prophetic dreams. Amethyst is the stone of peace. It calms fears, raises hopes, lifts the spirits and promotes thoughts of the spiritual reality behind our lives. It also wards off guilt and self-deception.

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March

~ Aquamarine ~

Energy is Receptive; Planet is the Moon; Element is Water; Powers: Psychism, Peace, Courage, Purification; Magical/Ritual Lore: The Aquamarine is the stone of the sea-goddesses of past times. This beautiful stone is worn or carried to enhance the utilization of psychic powers. Aquamarine is used much like the Amethyst in soothing and calming emotional problems. It is a stone of peace, joy and happiness, especially in relationships. Aquamarines exchanged by mates help smooth the path of their interactions, and it is a most magically appropriate gift for a bridegroom to give his bride on the day of their nuptials. As a charm, this stone is worn to ensure good health, to halt fear so as to strengthen the courage hiding behind it, and for alertness of the mind.

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April

~ Diamond ~

Energy is Projective; Planet is the Sun; Element is Fire; Associated Metals: Platinum, Silver, Steel; Powers: Spirituality, Sexual Dysfunction, Protection, Courage, Peace, Reconciliation, Healing and Strength; Magical/Ritual Lore: The diamond has a wide and varied magical repertoire. Worn, it promotes spirituality, even ecstasy, the shaman's ritual state of consciousness. It is often utilized in meditation and in spiritual pursuits.

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May

~ Emerald ~

Energy is Receptive; Ruled by the Planet Venus; Element is Earth; Deities: Isis, Venus, Ceres and Vishnu; Associated Metals: Copper and Silver; Power: Love, Money, Mental Powers, Psychism, Protection, Exorcism and Eyesight; Magical/Ritual Lore: Used to bring a love into your life. Buy an Emerald and charge it with your magical need through your visualization, perhaps while placing it near a green candle. After this ritual, wear or carry the Emerald somewhere near your heart.

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June

~ Pearl or Alexandrite ~

Pearl

Energy: Receptive; Planet: Moon; Elements: Water, Akasha; Deities: Isis, Aphrodite, Freya, Venus, Lakshmi, Diana, Neptune, Poseidon - all oceanic deities, though pearl is more specifically goddess-oriented; also associated with sky goddesses; Associated Metal: Silver; Associated Stone: Ruby; Powers: Love, Money, Protection, Luck; Magical/Ritual Lore: Pearls were once believed to be raindrops swallowed by oysters. Mystically, pearls symbolize the Moon, Water, the center of creation, and the universe. Because of this connection with lunar energy they are usually worn by women and rarely by men. They have long been used in love magic, either worn or carried to spread loving vibrations. In India, women wear pearls as a magical insurance for a happy marriage. The varied shades and colors of pearls reflect the shifting moods of the Astrological sign of Cancer. These traits, in turn, correspond to the varied phases of the Moon. Yellow pearls bring material good fortune. Black or blue pearls are worn as good luck charms. Red pearls enhance intellectual abilities, and pink pearls bring the comforts of the good life.

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Alexandrite

Powers: Luck, Love; Magical/Ritual Lore: This stone is quite rare and expensive. It can be used to facilitate the alignment of the mental, emotional and etheric bodies, creating a more balanced emotional state. When worn, it draws good fortune and luck. It is also used in love spells.

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July

~ Ruby ~

Energy is Projective; Element is Fire; Deities: Buddha and Krishna; Power: Wealth, Protection, Power, Joy and Anti-Nightmare; Magical/Ritual Lore: This beautiful stone was considered the most perfect offering to Buddha in China, and Krishna in India. Ruby stimulates the heart and assists one in the selection and attainment of one's ultimate values. It further stimulates the loving emotional side toward nurturing, bringing spiritual wisdom, knowledge and wealth.

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August

~ Peridot ~

Energy: Receptive; Planet Venus; Element: Earth; Associated Metal: Gold; Powers: Protection, Health, Wealth, Sleep; Magical/Ritual Lore: The ancients believed that Peridot guarded against enchantments, night terrors and illusions, as well as the feared evil eye. Peridot is worn or carried for general healing purposes. This stone is used to attract love as well as to calm anger. It is also useful to soothe the nervous system and to banish all negative emotions.

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September

~ Sapphire ~

Folk Name is Holy Stone and Star Sapphire; Energy is Receptive; Planet is the Moon; Element is Water; Deity: Apollo; Powers: Psychism, Love, Meditation, Peace, Defensive Magic, Healing, Power and Money; Magical Ritual/Lore: Sapphire is a guardian of love and it has the ability to tap the subconscious mind.

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October

~ Opal or Pink Tourmaline ~

Opal

Energies: Projective and Receptive: Planets: All Planets; Elements: All Elements; Deity: Cupid; Associated Herb: Bay; Powers: Astral Projection, Psychism, Beauty, Money, Luck, Power; Magical/Ritual Lore: The Opal contains the colors as well as the qualities of every other stone. It can be "programmed" or charged with every type of energy and used for all magical needs. When worn, this stone is used to develop psychic powers.

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Pink Tourmaline

Energy: Receptive; Planet: Venus; Element: Water - Promotes sympathy towards others. It is used for love and friendship, allowing one to trust in the power of love. It is a stone to give to the one you hope will love you.

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November

~ Topaz ~

Energy is Projective; Planet is the Sun; Element is Fire; Deity: Ra; Associated Metal: Gold; Associated Stone: Tiger's Eye: Powers: Protection, Healing, Weight Loss, Money and Love; Magical/Ritual Lore: At one time, Topaz cause its wearer to become invisible. It is used against envy, intrigue, disease, injury, sorcery, negative magic and lunacy.

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December

~ Turquoise or Blue Zircon ~

Turquoise

Energy is Receptive; Planets: Venus, Neptune; Element is Earth; Deities: Buddha, The Great Spirit (American Indian); Associated Metal: Gold; Powers: Protection, Courage, Money, Love, Friendship, Healing and Luck; Magical/Ritual Lore: Sacred to many American Indian Tribes for which they used this stone to bring rain to the parched land. It is a protective stone and is worn to guard against the evil eye, disease, violence and accidents, and any and all dangers. The stone promotes courage.

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Blue Zircon

Zircon is found in many colors and each one possesses its own magical powers. Specifically, Blue Zircon helps to clearly verbalize that which one desires to manifest and/or that which one desires to communicate. It also helps one to be unburdened by arrogance and unconfined by passion.