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Alternative Birthstones Based on the Signs of the Zodiac
Have you ever wondered if there are alternative birthstones that align with your zodiac sign? While traditional birthstones are based on calendar months, some believe that certain gemstones resonate more with the energy of the zodiac signs. Let's explore alternative birthstones for each of the 12 zodiac signs.
Zodiacs and The Ruling Impact of Birthstones
The twelve zodiac signs speak to the alignment of the planets, the sun, and the moon on the day we came into this world. It’s said that the map of the sky on the day of your birth can have a huge ruling impact on your life. It can have a knock-on effect for your powers, your fears, your strengths, and your flaws and it can be a guiding light. When you know your Zodiac sign you can make decisions that are in tune with this deeply felt universal knowledge about yourself. You will better understand which of the elements speak to you (earth, air, fire, water), and which chakras will need a little more nurturing support to help you along the way.
Zodiac birthstone chart
Month | Star Sign | Traditional Gemstone | Alternative Gemstone |
January | Capricorn | Garnet | Rose Quartz |
February | Aquarius | Amethyst | Amber |
March | Pisces | Aquamarine | Jade |
April | Aries | Diamond | Clear Quartz / Rock Crystal |
May | Taurus | Emerald | Chrysoprase |
June | Gemini | Pearl | Moonstone |
July | Cancer | Ruby | Carnelian |
August | Leo | Peridot | Spinel |
September | Virgo | Sapphire (blue) | Lapis Lazuli |
October | Libra | Opal | Pink Tourmaline |
November | Scorpio | Topaz | Citrine |
December | Sagittarius | Tanzanite | Blue Topaz |
Birthstone By Month & Their Meaning
January: The Stones Of Love & High Vibration
Garnet: High vibration- Chakras - Base Chakra, Heart Chakra
- Birthstone - January
- Zodiac - Aries, Leo, Virgo
- Planet – Mars
- Element – Fire
- Numerical Vibration - Number 2
- Typical colours - Most often seen in red, but available in virtually all colours, including: pink, green, orange, yellow, brown and black
Rose Quartz: Love
Chakras - Heart Chakra
Zodiac - Taurus, Libra
Planet - Venus
Element - Earth, Water
Numerical Vibration - Number 7
Typical colours - rose pink
February: The Stones For Harmony
Amethyst: Inner-peace & Healing
Chakras - Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra
Birthstone - February
Zodiac - Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Planet - Jupiter
Element - Air, Water
Numerical Vibration - Number 3
Typical colours - light slightly-pinkish violet to a deep grape purple
March: The Stones For Inspiration and Cleansing
Aquamarine: Cleansing, calming and Inspirational
Chakras - Throat Chakra
Birthstone - March
Zodiac - Aries, Gemini, Scorpio, Aquarius, Pisces
Element - Water
Numerical Vibration - Number 1
Typical colours - green-blue
April: The stones Of Clarity & Focus
Clear Quartz / Rock Crystal: Healing & Clarity
Chakras - Crown Chakra
Birthstone - April
Zodiac - All birth signs
Planet - Sun
Element - All (Earth/Fire/Air/Water)
Numerical Vibration - Number 4
Typical colours - Pure Quartz is colourless or white
May: The Stones for Abundance & Healing
Emerald: Emotional Healing, Cleansing & Joy
Chakras - Heart Chakra
Birthstone - May
Zodiac - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Libra
Planet - Mercury
Element - Earth
Numerical Vibration - Number 4
Typical colours - Green
Agate: Abundance, courage and strength
Zodiac - Gemini, Virgo
Planet - Moon
Element - Earth
Numerical Vibration - Number 7
Typical colours - Clear or milky white, white to grey, light blue, orange to red, black
June: The stones for New Beginnings and Purity
Pearl: Purity, Tranquility and Wisdom
Chakras - Third Eye Chakra
Birthstone - June
Zodiac - Gemini, Cancer
Planet - Moon
Numerical Vibration - Number 7
Typical colours - white, black, grey
Moonstone: New beginnings, spiritual insight and Happiness
Chakras - Third Eye Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
Birthstone - June
Zodiac - Cancer, Libra, Scorpio
Planet – Moon
Element – Water
Numerical Vibration - Number 4
Typical colours - cream, yellow, blue, grey, peach/pink
July: The Stones for Leadership and Courage
Ruby: Passion, High energy, Devotion, Enthusiasm
Chakras - Base Chakra, Heart Chakra
Birthstone - July
Zodiac - Aries, Cancer, Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet - Sun
Element - Fire
Numerical Vibration - Number 3
Typical colours - Pinkish-red to red
Carnelian: Creativity, courage and self-esteem
Chakras - Base Chakra, Sacral Chakra
Birthstones - July
Zodiac - Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Planet - Mars
Element - Fire
Numerical Vibration - Number 5
Typical colours - Clear-to-translucent red brown which may vary from a pale orange to pink, or from grey to an intense almost black.
August: The Stones Of Growth
Peridot: Renewal, Growth and Intuition
Chakras - Solar Plexus Chakra, Heart Chakra
Birthstone - August
Zodiac - Gemini, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet - Mercury
Element - Earth
Numerical Vibration - Numbers 6 and 8
Typical colours - Transparent olive green, bottle green, yellowish-green
September: The Stones Of Self-Expression
Sapphire (blue): Self Expression, Purity & Love
Chakras - Throat Chakra
Birthstone - September
Zodiac - Gemini
Numerical Vibration - Number 6
Lapis Lazuli: Inner truth, communication, Intuition and self-confidence
Chakras - Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra
Birthstone - September
Zodiac - Taurus, Virgo, Libra, Sagittarius
Element - Water
Numerical Vibration - Number 3
Typical colours - deep blue flecked with gold (Pyrite)
October: The Stones of Authenticity
Opal: Loyalty, peace and love
Birthstone - October
Zodiac - Cancer, Libra, Scorpio, Pisces
Element - Water
Numerical Vibration - Number 8
Typical colours - white, pink, black, beige, blue, yellow, brown, orange, red, green, purple
Pink Tourmaline: Balance, positive transformation, Healing and Understanding
Chakras - (dependent on colour - see Colour Healing with Tourmaline below)
Zodiac - Virgo, Libra
Numerical Vibration - Number 2
Typical colours - Most commonly black, but can range from brown, violet, green, pink, or in a dual-coloured pink and green (watermelon)
November - The Stones of Abundance
Topaz: Good fortune, Attraction and Good health
Chakras - Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra
Zodiac - Leo, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Element - Air
Numerical Vibration - Number 6
Typical colours - Colourless, blue, brown, orange, grey, yellow, green, red - pink
Citrine: Abundance, Success, Spiritual Growth and Protection
Chakras - Sacral Chakra, Solar Plexus Chakra, Crown Chakra
Birthstone - November
Zodiac - Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra
Planet - Jupiter
Element - Air
Numerical Vibration - Number 6
Typical colours - yellow to yellowish brown or smokey grey-brown
December: The Stones of Speaking up
Tanzanite: Composure, Harmony and slow down
Chakras - Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra
Birthstone - December
Zodiac - Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius
Numerical Vibration - Number 2
Typical colours - blue-violet
Blue Topaz: Communication, Love and attraction
Chakras - Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra
Birthstone - December
Element - Air
Numerical Vibration - Number 3
Alternative Birthstones Based on the Signs of the Zodiac
Zodiac Sign | Gem |
Aquarius (January 21 - February 18) | Garnet |
Pisces (February 19 - March 20) | Amethyst |
Aries (March 21 - April 20) | Bloodstone |
Taurus (April 21 - May 20) | Sapphire |
Gemini (May 21 - June 21) | Agate |
Cancer (June 22 - July 22) | Emerald |
Leo (July 23 - August 23) | Onyx |
Virgo (August 24 - September 22) | Carnelian |
Libra (September 23 - October 23) | Chrysolite |
Scorpio (October 24 - November 22) | Beryl |
Sagittarius (November 23 - December 22) | Topaz |
Capricorn (December 23 - January 20) | Ruby |
Alternative Birthstones Associated with Guardian Angels
Month | Gem | Guardian Angel |
January | Onyx | Gabriel |
February | Jasper | Barchiel |
March | Ruby | Malchediel |
April | Topaz | Asmodel |
May | Carbuncle | Ambriel |
June | Emerald | Muriel |
July | Sapphire | Herchel |
August | Diamond | Humatiel |
September | Jacinth | Zuriel |
October | Agate | Barbiel |
November | Amethyst | Adnachiel |
December | Beryl | Humiel |
Birthstones Based on Seasons
Perfect for those who really want to pick from the "Big Four" gemstones.
Season | Birthstone |
Spring | Morganite |
Summer | Citrine |
Autumn | Carnelian |
Winter | Lapis Lazuili |
Birthstone Conclusion
There are so many naturally beautiful gemstones to choose from. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the options, maybe this makes it easier to understand each stones meaning and significance to your personal journey. You can also choose a gemstone based on their healing properties, or simply using your intuition and pick one you feel compelled towards for its beauty or energy. Whatever option you decide, you can be sure that each and every crystal is unique, and holds powerful meaning.