The meaning of the birth stone accompanies us throughout life since it is part of our essence, of character, of personality; and depending on the month in which we are born, a special one goes to us, something that was standardized by the National Association of Jewelers in 1912 but whose origin dates from the first days of Abraham’s religion and is specified in the book of Exodus, where Aaron’s breastplate is mentioned, which contains twelve different stones that are believed that they represented a connection between the twelve months of the year and the twelve signs of the zodiac.
The birth stone of January: The birth stone for this month is “garnet”, which symbolizes eternal friendship and trust, and its name is derived from the term “granatum”, which means seed. From the year 3,100 BC, the Egyptians used it in their jewellery. Those who were born in January and have garnet like their stone are characterized by being maternal, compassionate, generous and loving, but in turn they are calculating and analytical people.
The birth stone of February: Amethyst belongs to this month, which provides lucidity, passivity and sharpness to its bearers; and that is why people who have it as a birth stone are calm, tend to be spiritual, like to keep peace and avoid conflicts.
The birth stone of March: Aquamarine is the corresponding stone to the people who were born in this month, and it provides protection and gives temperance to the character and peace to its bearers, who are usually healthy and purifying, having the ability to clean and release negative energies in their environment.
The birth stone of April: The precious and expensive diamond is the birth stone of people born in April, so they are represented by courage, happiness and love. Those who carry this stone are resistant, they do not give up so they are generally stubborn until the end and true to their convictions.
The birth stone of May: The corresponding birth stone to May is emerald, which is a symbol of good fortune, rebirth and youth. Those who have this stone are unifiers by nature, influencing the groups to unite due to their unconditional love, loyalty and compassion towards others.
The birth stone of June: The famous pearls used since ancient times and preferred during the Roman Empire are the only gem from sea living beings. Those who have pearls as the birth stone are unique, reflective, modest, stable people with mythical powers; they love nature and all living beings.
The birth stone of July: “Ruby” belongs to the striking and dramatic born in July as a birthstone, which awakens senses, imagination and wisdom and provides success in love, as well as it is a great protector of health. All these qualities make these people very safe and faithful defenders of their convictions and beliefs.
The birthstone of August: “Peridot” belongs to this month, which is one of the components of the famous magical talismans which curative and protective properties are attributed to. People with this stone are very communicative, talkative, and make friends easily. They are friendly and usually work very well in groups and work teams.
The birthstone of September: The stone of this month is sapphire which, according to legends, symbolizes heaven and blessings and also provides protection to the loved one against bad vibes. People born in this month are peaceful, calm, but very interesting and intelligent; so they usually have positions of authority.
The birth stone of October: Opal belongs to the people born in this month, which symbolizes emotions and passion and provides its bearers with spontaneity, and although they can be calm and quiet, deep down they are adventurous and restless.
The birth stone of November: Citrine is the stone of those born in this month, which provides them with energy, vitality and health, in addition to good luck, wherever they go, even if they make mistakes, they can soon recover because of its protection. These people are spontaneous, others like them very well, and they are cheerful, optimistic and very sociable.
The birthstone of December: Turquoise belongs to those born in the last month of the year, and it is considered as sacred by many Native American tribes who used it in their magical paintings made with the aim of protecting their deceased, giving offerings to their gods or attracting the rain. People with this stone are imperturbable, very safe and wise; besides they are protective and supportive with their peers.
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