Birthstones by zodiac signs are more than fashion or symbols of your astrological signs. These stones are believed to enhance each zodiac’s sun sign’s energy vibration, which can elevate the wearer’s mood.
As such, zodiac birthstones are considered charms or lucky stones that influence your sun’s strength, giving you the energy to feel more vibrant, refreshed, and alive.
Zodiac signs are 12 in number and represent the total division of the astrological year. The division is slightly different from the 12 months of the year, and as such, some people may find their zodiac birthstone slightly different from their birth month’s recommended stone.
Many experts recommend that a user can use up to two or more stones to help with mood influences and energize your motivational spirit to live a more fulfilled life. Follow this brief guide to find the birthstone for your zodiac sign, and the recommended alternative stone for your birth month.
Birthstones for each zodiac sign
Aries
Month/Date: March 21 – April 19
Birthstone: Diamond
Alternative: Emerald or bloodstone
Aries is dynamic and energic people. They are quite proactive, and the stone for this zodiac sign provides the needed stabilizing force for their vigorous lifestyle.
Taurus
Month/Date: April 20 – May 20
Birthstone: Emerald
Alternative: Rhodonite or Rose Quartz
Taurus are known to be clever and very hardworking people. These people are grounded in the material world, and Venus, the goddess of love, rules the sign. The choice stones infuse emotional wellbeing to help protect the heart of Taurus and, at the same time, provide luck and abundance of material wealth.
Gemini
Month/Date: May 21 – June 20
Birthstone: Pearl
Alternative: Sapphire or Agate
The ancients regarded pearls as a sacred stone because they represented nature’s duality – death, and life. It represents death just as much as it shows the beauty of life. This stone is the choice stone for Gemini because of its often jovial, friendly, and articulate nature.
Cancer
Month/Date: June 21 – July 22
Birthstone: Moonstone
Cancers are gentle and caring people. They are extremely sensitive to the plight of those around them and care deeply for them. Moonstone is the choice birthstone for security because it reflects the ever gentle yet conquering rays of the moon and helps to protect them.
Leo
Month/Date: July 23 – August 22
Birthstone: Black Onyx
People born under the Leo sign are the strongest-willed and have the fiercest personality. The astrological stone for this birth sign helps to keep their mighty strength in check.
Virgo
Month/Date: August 23 – September 22
Birthstone: Carnelian
Alternative: Amazonite, Citrine, or Zircon
People born under the Virgo sign tend to be very analytical, smart, and pay attention to details. Their choice of birthstone helps with both emotional and spiritual strength to cope with the enormity of their ever roaming mind.
Libra
Month/Date: September 23 – October 22
Birthstone: Peridot
Alternative: Pink Tourmaline, Bloodstone, or Sapphire
Librae are intellectuals and peace-loving people. Their mission in life is to create love and harmony. Peridot, which is their choice birthstone, helps to reflect the sun’s light beams to light their way and life.
Scorpio
Month/Date: October 23 – November 21
Birthstone: Apache Tears
Alternative: Turquoise, Malachite, or Ruby
Scorpios are psychic people and are deeply intense; they tend to absorb energy from their surroundings. The choice of birthstone helps to absorb negative energy and leave only the positive for Scorpios to absorb.
Sagittarius
Month/Date: November 22 – December 22
Birthstone: Turquoise
Alternative: Lapis Lazuli, Blue Topaz, or Amethyst
People born under the Sagittarius signs are often very spiritual and can easily gravitate to the next level regarding the spiritual realms. Turquoise helps provide the necessary mental and spiritual clarity needed by the people born under this sign to explore the unknown.
Capricorn
Month/Date: December 23 – January 19
Birthstone: Garnet
Capricorns are often regarded as cold and standoffish people. This can make people stay away from them. Their choice of birthstone helps with depression and corrupt thoughts.
Aquarius
Month/Date: January 20 – February 18
Birthstone: Amethyst
Alternative: Garnet
The air sign represents Aquarius, and this shows their often fluid-like nature. They can easily become complacent when engaged in activities they are not interested in. Their birthstone provides the necessary stabilizing force to keep their minds motivated and focused since they tend to come up with ideas quicker than they can execute.
Pisces
Month/Date: February 19 – March 20
Birthstone: Aquamarine
Alternative: Amethyst
Pisces tend to be overly sensitive and often have trouble communicating their feelings to other people. Their birthstone includes the Aquamarine, which is well-known for its incredible ability to ease anxiety and boost self-confidence.
While there are many different belief systems in choosing a birthstone, having one with which you feel connected is the most important aspect of choosing a birthstone. You might want to keep an open mind when shopping for your birthstone because it is only when you feel a deeper connection with your stone that it can help protect and heal you both mentally, emotionally, and physically.