Birthstones of Aries

Aries is ruled by Mars, a planet that controls physical energy, aggression, courage, enthusiasm, boldness, endurance, and dynamism.

Under the direct influence of the planet that is named after the God of War, Aries natives are drawn to adventures and risks. At work and other areas in life, they are eager to change and they tend to be innate leaders. Arians are competitive and they are confident in their own strengths and bravery.

For being a fire sign that is so intense and passionate, it is perhaps not surprising that the characteristic colors of Aries are fiery: red and orange. This affinity to fire extends to Aries’ birth gems and you’ll see that many of their representing gems contain warm colors. However, this is not a given. There are many gemstones with cold hues in the following list that will help Aries to counterbalance their immense energy. Let’s take a look at these breathtaking gemstones for Aries the ram sign.

1. Bloodstone

Photo: Bloodstone Credit:  Ra’ike @ Wikimedia Common

The bloodstone is the birthstone for March Aries. You might know it by its ancient name, heliotrope or the Sun Stone. The bloodstone is an opaque green jasper with red spots of hematite. Hematite’s bloodlike color resembles blood and that inspired the name bloodstone.

Some believe that the bloodstone offers protection against negative energies, physical attacks, injuries, and accidents. Warriors in the past had been known to wear this stone into battles.

In terms of health, bloodstone is said to have a strong healing effect. This is important for Aries who has the infamy of being impatient and the tendency of rushing into things without thinking of the effects. This gemstone will protect Aries by getting them out of harm’s way. And if they do get hurt in the process, the stone will help them recover and encourage them to stand up again.

In other words, the gemstone has the power to repel negativity. With less negative energy, there’s one less thing that will wear down the ram’s passion and motivation. Is this a good thing for the sometimes overconfident Aries? That is for you to decide.

The bloodstone’s affordability makes it a wonderful gift to give and receive for just about anyone.

2. Diamond

The diamond is the birthstone for April Aries. It is perhaps the most popular and sought-after precious stone. Some of its fame include “a diamond is forever,” made popular by the famous De Beers ad campaign, and being the hardest natural material in the world.

In the spiritual realm, the diamond is said to purify toxicity. It detoxifies your systems by eliminating the bad stuff in you. And that includes negative thoughts. In some cases, the gemstone of purity may even prevent negative energy from entering you in the first place.

The unofficial precious stone for engagement rings and wedding rings is a symbol of everlasting love. On a personal level, it promotes self-confidence and courage. This comes in handy when the Aries’s confidence is less than optimal when they’re influenced by other heavenly bodies.

Some believe that the diamond attracts abundance and positive energy. Obstacles that stand in your way will be pushed aside by the aura of this gemstone and it will lead you to success.

If you’re in a less happy period in your life, the strong and unyielding diamond will help you overcome your fears and help you to move on. Feeling uninspired? The diamond, through its brilliant sparkles, will fill in the empty void, giving you the motivation and inspiration to reach greater heights.

Wear it with caution though because the diamond has the power to amplify your thoughts, regardless if they are positive or negative.

3. Carnelian

Photo: Carnelian / Cornelian / Sard Credit: Elderberry Arts @ Flickr

Carnelian is a protective Aries stone.

Carnelian, sometimes called cornelian, is a semi-precious stone known for its fiery orange and red color spectrum. It is a stone with a very high vibrational energy. Carnelian the gemstone and Aries have many similarities. First, their ruling planets are both Mars. Second, they both have an unmistakable affinity to the element of fire.

A proud member of the Chalcedony family, the carnelian is believed to protect you from psychic attacks and negative energies. This translucent and glassy gemstone is more than just a protector for it also helps you to understand your inner self and fortify your ability to concentrate.

For someone who is having depressing thoughts, wearing a carnelian will give you the self-confidence to fight off these negative thoughts. Whether the effect is spiritual or psychological is up for debate, but if you’re facing hardships in life, the carnelian will be able to help.

When used as a decorative object, the carnelian will purify the room in which it is placed and fill it with positive energy.

4. Citrine

Photo: Citrine Credit: Amila Tennakoon @ Flickr

Citrine is a lucky gemstone for Aries men & women.

Citrine is a variety of quartz known for its pale-yellow and sometimes brownish hue. Its name is derived from the word citrina which means yellow in Latin. This yellow gemstone has been referred to as the money stone or merchant’s stone because it is believed to bring prosperity.

The citrine’s warm color tone shows its elemental affinity. In this case, it turns out to be the same element as Aries which is the fire. Despite being ruled by the same element, citrine is a different kind of flame and this is good news for it complements the Aries personality. The yellow quartz citrine is a symbol of clarity and hope. It is a controlled fire that offers warmth and sustenance–not a fire that burns and destroys. Wearing this gemstone helps the Aries to control and direct their boundless energy in the right direction. It helps to bring clarity to their thinking and in doing so prevents them from getting into trouble for being impatient.

From the health perspective, the gemstone is believed to cure headaches and treat depression and diseases of the liver, spleen, digestive system, and bladder.

Wrapping Up Gemstones of Aries

In this article, we’ve discussed four gemstones that represent Aries. Some of them are the traditional birthstones for Aries. Others are gems that we believe qualify as Aries birth gems in each and every way.

All four of the gemstones are unique and carry different benefits. But in general, they belong to two groups. One group enhances and amplifies Aries’s energy. The other group complements the ram sign by either helping them to overcome their weaknesses, protect them against harm, and in some cases–counterbalance their intensity.

Whether you’re an Aries who’s looking for a suitable gemstone to wear or you’re looking for a good gift for Aries, these are the gems that you should definitely be considering.

References

https://archive.org/details/gemsgemminerals00farrrich/

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November is the eleventh month of the Gregorian calendar. In the Southern Hemisphere, November sits on the tail of spring. In the Northern Hemisphere, November is a month of late fall. Every year on the third Thursday of November, families in America get together to celebrate Thanksgiving. Trailing Thanksgiving are two of the biggest sales events of the year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. November is host to two zodiac signs: Scorpio and Sagittarius. The birth flowers of November are chrysanthemum and peony.

The idea of using gemstones to represent one’s birthday has an ancient root. Some scholars believe that the concept of birthstones originates from the breastplate of Aaron in the Bible. There are dedicated gemstones for your birth month, year, day, zodiac sign, and even day of the week. In this article, we’re focusing on gemstones that represent a birth month—specifically, November.

The month of November has been represented by different gemstones in the past and in different cultures. For this article, we’ve shortlisted three November birthstones to share with our readers: topaz, citrine, and pearl.

1. Topaz

Photo: Cut Topaz Credit: Phil Lagas-Rivera @ Flickr

Topaz is both a traditional and a modern November birthstone. Topaz comes in a wide range of colors, including but not limited to pink, turquoise, and amber. However, topaz is best known as a yellow gemstone. All topazes are attractive and believed to be beneficial to the wearer, but generally speaking, amber topaz is the most popular color as November birth gem. Depending on their shades of color, they’re also called orange topazes or golden topazes.

According to Pliny the Elder, author of Naturalis Historia, the name topaz came from an ancient Egyptian island of Topazos (sometimes spelled Topazus or Topazios) in the Red Sea where the mineral was mined. Some scholars believe the word topaz may share a connection with Sanksrit word tapaz, which means “fire.” Fire is an apt description of how light dances off these yellow stones.

Before advances were made in Gemology, the term topaz was used loosely to describe almost any yellow gemstones. For example, yellowish chrysolite (peridot) had been called topaz in the past.

In ancient Greece, warriors believed that wearing topaz into battle would make them stronger and, in some cases, invisible. This idea that topaz affected sight was not only restricted to Greece. St. Hildegard believed that soaking a topaz in wine and setting it out under the moon for three nights and then rubbing it over the eyes would help with poor vision.

Topaz is often associated with the sun and gold. In jewelry-making, topaz is traditionally set in gold. In past centuries it was thought that the golden color of topaz would attract more gold to the owner’s life. This golden color and fiery energy mean topaz should be worn someone is trying to attract good fortunes or raise their self-esteem.

Topaz is a symbol of fruitfulness, faithfulness, calm, warmth, wealth, and good fortune.

2. Citrine

Above: Cushion-cut Citrine Credit: Amila Tennakoon @ Flickr

Citrine is a modern birthstone. It is a colored variety of quartz that is found in shades of yellow: from light yellow to amber.

Historically citrine was prized for its warm color that many thought would attract wealth and good fortune. Citrine is a good gemstone to wear when someone wants to forge new business or solidify financial relationships. Not only does it attract money, but its energy also helps promote good moods and positive energy.

Citrine is used to represent the Manipura chakra when meditating to strengthen personal power and confidence. This radiant energy also makes citrine one of only two stones, along with selenite, that does not require purifying or recharging between uses. In short, citrine is a symbol of wealth, good fortune, positive energy, and self-confidence.

Citrine is one of the most sought-after semi-precious gemstones. Despite great demand, citrine is still relatively affordable. Unfortunately, citrines are often fakes, so make sure you buy from a reputable jewelry dealer. By fakes, we don’t mean plastics or glass or anything like that. Fake citrines are still crystals. They are often produced by heat-treating amethyst or less expensive quartz.

3. Pearl

Photo: Akoya Pearls Credit: Mauro Cateb @ Flickr

Pearl is a traditional November gemstone. Pearl was one of November’s original birthstones. Pearls were disfavored along with other opaque stones in 1912 when jewelers created a “modern” list that catered more to tastes at the time than the traditional list. Despite this, many people still prefer the classic and beautiful pearl. Outside of its role as November birthstone, the pearl is one of the most popular gems in the world.

Pearl symbolizes the moon, wisdom, serenity, innocence, purity, loyalty, and wealth.

The history of this November gem can be traced back centuries. The earliest record of pearls comes from China in 2206 BC, and they have been coveted ever since. Many eastern traditions viewed pearls as tokens of wisdom. Ancient Japanese myths claimed that pearls were created from the tears of mermaids and water nymphs. While Chinese traditions held that pearls were formed in the heads of dragons and only those brave enough to slay the dragon could rightfully own a pearl. The Hindus taught that pearls came from rainbows, and lightning created their imperfections.

Many people believe that pearls came from grains of sand. But that is rarely true, more common stimuli are organic material, parasites, and even part of the mantle. In the case of a parasite stimulus, the parasite would get into a mollusks shell, and the mollusk slowly coats the irritant with several layers of the same material it uses to build its shell. This long and slow process will eventually result in a pearl; the entire process could take years. It is also interesting to note that as they are made of mollusks and not from stone.

Pearls are considered gemstones but they are more gems than stones, due to their organic nature.

November Gemstones

In this article, we’ve discussed three unique gemstones that represent November: topaz, citrine, and pearl. These gemstones have distinct characteristics, meanings, symbolism, and history. They’re excellent gifts for yourself or someone who was born in November. While many of the effects and beliefs aren’t scientifically proven, it definitely feels amazing to own a beautiful gemstone that represents you. And a lot can be achieved when you’re feeling good about yourself.

Birthstones by Zodiac Sign

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References

https://archive.org/details/gemsgemminerals00farrrich/

https://www.gemsociety.org/article/topaz-jewelry-and-gemstone-information/

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