September’s Birthstone
Sapphire
The precious birthstone for this month is the sapphire symbolizing the bountifulness of what the earth can produce. Virgo is an earth sign, and sapphires are deeply connected to this element. It is why this stone can also be associated with the other earth signs Capricorn and Taurus. There is a mutability in the caliber of the light of this gemstone, which explains why Mercury, its ruler, is apt to bring about an intelligent and communicative quality to this sign. When this gemstone is used correctly, it allows for a positive energy flow to occur, encouraging manifestation. This jewel, much like its zodiacal sign Virgo, is really about discernment and judging what is right and wrong for the individual. Above all, this gemstone symbolizes quality over quantity.
September 23–October 23
♎ Libra • Balance
Libra is the Scales and is constantly seeking balance in the world of polarity. This coming Libran month is going to be very “Libran” in that it is very focused on justice being served. Especially with Mercury and now Venus direct, the energy is going to be more clear and focused. It is a month of taking in a lot of new information that will suddenly flow into the collective psyche and then into the individual. A gathering of planets in Libra is building this zodiacal month with its culmination on October 12 and 13th where we will experience a quadruple conjunction between the Sun, Moon and Mars and Mercury. This forms, what astrologers call a stelium, a conjunction of planets and therefore energies, creating an intense conversation around Libra subjects such as justice, accords, and deals. Think of the Scales of Justice. Are they in harmony and nicely balanced or is there an imbalance in the system? The answer is self-evident. This is going to be a month of massive correction. On a personal level moreover, if you have any planets in Libra you will feel this change within your own core. Especially as the North Node is in direct opposition to your natal planets forcing you into radical change. Don’t resist it, work with this energy of renewal; remember Libra is Cardinal Air, it therefore creates new ideas and relationships at the higher expression of the archetype. Collectively, we will all feel this pressure at this time as this powerful stelium opposes the North Node, the planet Eris, the Goddess of Discord and the asteroid Chiron, the Wounded Healer. This will feel like a wake-up call for those with planets in this part of the zodiac. Moreover with Pluto the planet of transformation making a square with these planets the change is going to be intense and life changing. Once enough individuals have alchemized these old ways then the new collective is born. We are profoundly updating our relationships.
October 24–November 21
♏ Scorpio • Scorpion
This Libra month will affect those of you who have placements in Scorpio especially in terms of relationships as Venus, due to the retrograde cycle that has just finished, remains in Leo for the first part of the zodiac month, forming a square with your Scorpio placements. Your relationships, of any kind, are under pressure to change, as Venus also makes a square to Uranus in Taurus; so be prepared to have your vision and perspective challenged. For people who have a lot of fixed planets (such as Scorpio/Taurus, as well as Aquarius/Leo placements) the need to adapt is a lesson well worth learning. Fortunately, with Jupiter also in Taurus at this time, this gives you an optimistic flavor to meet the challenges ahead. For those of you who learn to go beyond your fixed belief systems, there is much to be gained!
November 22–December 21
♐ Sagittarius • Archer
For you Sagittarians, your yang fire energy will form a nice sextile with yang Libra this month, emboldening you to be more direct in your relationships helping you to improve upon their quality. Furthermore, with Venus in Leo making a nice trine of energy to your natal planetary placements you will feel some support in terms of your current relationships whether they be business or personal. Overall however, it will be a quieter month as most of the planetary activity is in Libra, Taurus and Aries.
December 22–January 19
♑ Capricorn • Goat
With so many planets in Libra this month, you earthy Sea Goats will have an intense month, especially as Pluto is still in the heart of Capricorn. Eris, the Goddess of Discord is conjunct the North Node in Aries. All of these planets are forming squares to each other. In astrology, it is the angles that trigger and when squares are formed (as they do this month), there is a rush of energy that challenges the status quo. Use this cardinal time to upgrade and go beyond old belief systems. This is a time of huge change, both collectively and individually.
January 20–February 18
♒ Aquarius • Water Bearer
There is a dual action taking place this month with those with planetary placements in Aquarius. On the one hand a trine of energy is formed between your natal planets and the stelium of planets in Libra, giving you positive support in your actions this month. On the other hand with Uranus and Jupiter in Taurus squaring your placements, you are feeling the pressure to step up and step out of old ways of being and embrace the new. Venus is making an opposition to your natal placements asking you to renew your relationships and move away from stale or toxic connections.
February 19–March 20
♓ Pisces • Fish
For those who have placements in the sign of the Fish, it is going to be relatively quiet this month in terms of specific activations as most of the energy is in other signs and doesn’t form strong angles to this zodiac sign. That being said, with Saturn now at 1 degrees Pisces, you are being forced to structure your time more and create better boundaries. Neptune however is at 25 degrees Pisces giving you lots of inspiration in terms of your creative outlet.
March 21–April 19
♈ Aries • Ram
The sign of the Ram makes a direct opposition this month to this stelium in Libra, making for a significant activation of yang energy. This is especially activated this month as Eris, the Goddess of Discord is conjunct the North Node in Aries with Chiron, the wounded Healer close by. Anyone with strong Aries placements is going to feel this coming month intensely, especially as Mars by transit is also squaring your natal planets. Be sure to stay grounded, try not to lose your temper and get frustrated. Meditation and grounding are going to be essential. You may well heal through some of these big changes. Breath deeply.
April 20–May 20
♉ Taurus • Bull
The sign of the Bull and its devotees will feel a profound shift in energies this month as Jupiter, the planet of expansion, gets ever closer to Uranus, the planet of innovation. A lot of new ideas and planning in on the horizon as we simultaneously watch the old world collapse. With Venus making a square to your natal planets in Taurus, rebellion may be in order as relationships are disrupted and challenged. The suggestion here is to bear witness to whether these changes are useful and needed as opposed to wasteful and redundant.
May 21–June 21
♊ Gemini • Twins
For the busy Gemini, this zodiacal month will be a little on the quieter side. This is a time for those with planets in the sign of the Twins to remain the observer and take some time out from being so busy and contemplate and observe the situation. Playing the archetype of “the witness” is going to be very rewarding indeed.
June 22–July 22
♋ Cancer • Crab
For the sign of the Crab, it will be a busier month than usual as there is a pile up of planets and energies in the cardinal signs. Therefore if you do have a heavy placement of planets in Cancer it will square this stelium in Libra challenging some of you emotions and questioning your sense of loyalty. Furthermore with Pluto in Capricorn opposing your natal planet(s) you are going to be in a position where rebirth is going to be an important ingredient.
July 23–August 22
♌ Leo • Lion
For you Leos, your yang fire energy will form a nice sextile with yang air Libra this month, emboldening you to be forthright in your creative and diplomatic skills helping you to achieve your goals through passionate focus. With Venus still in Leo, due to the previous retrograde cycle a lot of focus will be on relationships. there may be a tendency to act rashly. Think first then act. Stay in the parasympathetic.
August 23–September 22
♍ Virgo • Virgin
Mutable earth Virgo makes an inconjunct this month with the Sun in Cardinal Air Libra allowing you to almost exist in a state of unawareness of this powerful stelium rotating through Libra. Mercury however remains in your home sign keeping your thinking process clear and brilliant. This is a time for the Virgoan to go inward, and remain the witness, processing the collective trauma individually, and exercising compassion for one’s fellow human being.
BIRTHSTONE READINGS
January’s Birthstone
Garnet
The precious birthday stone for this month is the Garnet, symbolizing the grounded commitment and stability of Saturn, the ruler of Capricorn, as he forges this subterranean red gemstone through time and space. This stone, created under slow, deliberate pressure, over millennia, deep underground, represents stability, commitment, and friendship. Capricorns are loyal, committed people with a good understanding of the material dimension. Remember Saturn is the father of time, so that Capricorns can be very patient.
Learn More About Birthstones →February’s Birthstone
Amethyst
The name comes from the Greek word “Amethystos,” which translates as a cure for drunkenness since this wine-colored stone was believed to prevent intoxication. This stone can give you courage and strengthen friendships. It's one of the many birthstones that can be mined or created in a lab and is linked to the element of wind. The gem also provides healing powers to help with both physical and emotional issues and is known to relax nerves and improve balance. You can instantly recognize the amethyst from its stunning purple color.
Learn More About Birthstones →March’s Birthstone
Aquamarine
This birthstone is most closely associated with seawater and provides soothing energy as it helps connect us to water, the origin of life. The gem has many other properties, including the ability to purify energy and provide stress relief. Aquamarine is known to inspire truth, trust, and the ability to let go. Many people treasure this stone for its ability to restore beauty and youth through its incredible anti-aging properties.
Learn More About Birthstones →April’s Birthstone
Diamond
This gem inspires love and devotion. The garnet is a stone of strength and safety, and as such, it helps to ground you and keep you connected to the present. These gemstones are found all over the world, and each color version of the garnet has its own spiritual properties. Although the most widely-known color of garnet is red, you can find this stone in many other colors, including green, yellow, and orange. Garnets are energizing, regenerative, and shield against negativity.
Learn More About Birthstones →May’s Birthstone
Emerald
The precious birthday stone for May is the emerald symbolizing the beauty of Venus, the ruler of Taurus. The emerald is one of the rarest gemstones and needs to be nurtured and protected, two great hallmarks of Taurus energy. However, Beware of the negative side of this archetype is excessive desire, greed, and hoarding.
Learn More About Birthstones →June’s Birthstone
Pearl
Much like Gemini having two personalities, the birthstone for June is also dual-focused, both Pearl and Moonstone. To complicate things further, Alexandrite is also associated with this zodiacal month and with Mercury, its ruler. Here we can see that we are given multiple options in the Gemini season, so the skill is in the selection process and deciding what is prioritized. The Pearl and Moonstone carry a Hermetic quality as they speak to the ability to transmute their energy through changing their essence and precisely their color in different lights. This is a hallmark of Gemini, mercurial in its nature, and thus able to adapt to multiple situations. It is the archetype of the shapeshifter.
Moonstone
Considered a feminine stone, the moonstone has a particular sheen that makes it recognizable from other birthstones. The gem has an inimitable adularescence, meaning the way light seems to glow across the gem's surface. As to the many unique attributes associated with the gem, it is best known for helping to usher in new beginnings and inner growth. This is a semi-precious stone, and the clearer your moonstone, the stronger the healing properties that gem will possess.
Alexandrite
An extremely rare stone, alexandrite is easily identified by the way it shifts colors in various types of lighting. Many people love this gem because it can display various green shades in daylight and darker shades of red under fluorescent lighting. This birthstone was first discovered in emerald mines in Russia’s Ural Mountains in the 19th century and is very popular with the Russian Aristocracy. As to the characteristics of this gem, alexandrite is thought to bring joy, love, warmth, and luck.
July’s Birthstone
Ruby
This month’s precious birthstone is the Ruby symbolizing the passion and intuition of the Moon, the ruler of Cancer. This unique stone helps maintain vitality and strength of character by creating a shield of psychic protection. Cancer is known as the portal to life itself, where those seeds are birthed within the mystical waters of our sacred planet. This is a month for you to listen to your body and listen well; you will reap the rewards. The Ancient Egyptians saw Cancer as the beginning of the cycle, much like seeing Aries as ours. Remember, the Great Nile annually floods in the month of Cancer, starting the cycle once again.
Learn More About Birthstones →August’s Birthstone
Peridot
The precious birthstone for this month is the peridot symbolizing the solar light of wisdom, with its soothing golden-green glow, signifying the high point of summer light and vitality. Leos are natural-born leaders; they provide a vital role in shaping society, leading the way with charisma and joy, bringing about steady change. The Peridot strengthens the individual and protects the person by surrounding them with more protective and nurturing energy to manifest at the highest level.
Learn More About Birthstones →September’s Birthstone
Sapphire
The precious birthstone for this month is the sapphire symbolizing the bountifulness of what the earth can produce. Virgo is an earth sign, and sapphires are deeply connected to this element. It is why this stone can also be associated with the other earth signs Capricorn and Taurus. There is a mutability in the caliber of the light of this gemstone, which explains why Mercury, its ruler, is apt to bring about an intelligent and communicative quality to this sign. When this gemstone is used correctly, it allows for a positive energy flow to occur, encouraging manifestation. This jewel, much like its zodiacal sign Virgo, is really about discernment and judging what is right and wrong for the individual. Above all, this gemstone symbolizes quality over quantity.
Learn More About Birthstones →October’s Birthstone
Opal
Libra is the Scales and is constantly seeking balance in the world of polarity. Venus-ruled Libra is the beautiful and proportioned Opal stone that resonates most with the Goddess of Love, known for bringing prosperity in relationships and personal power. In this current season, we will need to hang on to the opal stone judiciously and work wisely with its powerful and positive energy.
Tourmaline
With a nickname like “the stone of colors,” you would expect tourmaline to have a great many physical and spiritual attributes. Tourmaline gained that moniker due to the rich array of colors that can be found in just a single crystal. In fact, you would be hard-pressed to find another gem to match the range of colors found in a tourmaline. As a result of this great glow, many believe the tourmaline has the power to attract inspiration, encourage self-confidence, and help achieve enlightenment.
Learn More About Birthstones →November’s Birthstone
Topaz
Scorpio has a few birthstones associated with this zodiac sign. The Topaz and Amethyst are the two that correspond the most, symbolizing the powerful and psychic side of the sign ruled by Pluto in modern astrology and Mars in ancient. The Topaz stone is connected to water and hence empathy and psychic ability, so use this stone to harness these skills within yourself. The Amethyst stone helps cleanse the body and mind of unwanted energy by promoting spiritual connection and releasing fears and anxieties.
Citrine
The second birthstone for the month of November is often called “the merchant’s stone” and has similar physical aesthetic characteristics as the topaz, typified by its yellowish hue. Citrine has long been a staple of popular, affordably-priced jewelry. Many believe the citrine possesses great abilities, from the capacity to calm and soothe temperamental attitudes to aiding in acquiring and preserving wealth. It is also a stone known to awaken creativity and imagination. Citrine encourages the fullness of life and new beginnings.
Learn More About Birthstones →December’s Birthstone
Turquoise
Sagittarius has a number of birthstones associated with this zodiac sign. Much like its ruler Jupiter there is an abundance here. Sodalite, turquoise, and Blue Topaz are the three that correspond the most, representing powerful calming stones that help still the mind and focus the brain on the mission at hand, creating more clarity. Blue is the color here associated most with Jupiter, the ruler of Sagittarius. This zodiac sign is mutable fire and can sometimes be overly optimistic, at times scattered, not always focusing as intensely as it could, so these stones help calm the heat down so that attention to detail can manifest. I love the Sodalite, which is an opaque blue stone with flecks of white and grey within. This is a powerful manifesting stone and heightens the ability for rational thinking, permitting the soul working with this gem to slow down and think more critically, allowing for greater successes. It is truly a powerful talisman. Blue topaz is also a very calming stone bringing balance and harmony to an often busy and fiery Sagittarian.
Tanzanite
Unlike many of the other birthstones found on this list, tanzanite is a modern discovery in gems. Gaining prominence in the 1960s, this stone is known by the colors blue and violet, each of which occurs naturally, although the former is considered more valuable. The first of three birthstones for the month of December, the tanzanite is known for its capability in producing symmetry between personal power and actualization. The gem is also believed to have the power to help you look beyond your limitations and increase focus in the face of distraction.
Zircon
The zircon is another gem that can be found in many colors, such as red, blue, green, brown, orange, and yellow. There are even colorless zircons which are also dazzling in their ability to display a brilliant spectrum of sparkling light. The zircon has been called “the stone of virtue” as it symbolizes innocence, purity, and consistency. Many believe zircon also contains healing power and the ability to help cleanse energy.
