Amethyst is the birthstone associated with February. It is also associated with the astrological signs of Pisces, Aries (especially the violet and purple variety), Aquarius, and Sagittarius. Its the official zodiac stone of pisces. People born in February on the 19th or later have amethyst as both their birth and zodiac stone. It is a symbol of heavenly understanding, and of the pioneer in thought and action on the philosophical, religious, spiritual, and material planes. Ranking members of the Roman Catholic Church traditionally wear rings set with a large amethyst as part of their office.
Amethyst is a violet variety of quartz often used as an ornamental stone in jewelry. The name comes from the Ancient Greek a- ("not") and methustos ("intoxicated"), a reference to the belief that the stone protected its owner from drunkenness; the ancient Greeks and Romans wore amethyst and made drinking vessels of it in the belief that it would prevent intoxication.
Aruni Gems International
February 23, 2009 at 9:20 pm
BIRTHSTONES
There are various traditions and lists for Birthstones. These are lists from several different sources
Birthstones by Month
January – Garnet, Emerald, Rose Quartz
February – Amethyst, Bloodstone, Onyx, Moonstone
March – Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade, Rock Crystal
April – Diamond ,Opal, Quartz, White Sapphire
May – Emerald, Sapphire, Agate, Chrysoprase, Beryl
June-Pearl or Moonstone, Alexandrite, Opal
July- Ruby, Carnelian
August -Peridot, Sardonyx, Diamond, Sapphire, Jade
September-Sapphire, Agate, Moonstone, Lapis Lazuli, Diamond
October-Opal or Pink Tourmaline, Tourmaline, Jasper,Zircon, Aquamarine
November-Topaz or Smoky Quartz ,Citrine, Pearl
December-Turquoise or Blue Zircon, Blue Topaz, Lapis Lazuli, Onyx ,Ruby
Birthstones by Zodiac Sign
Capricorn 12/22-01/19 – smokey quartz, ruby, onyx, jet, Ruby, Agate, Garnet, Lapis Lazuli, Smokey Quartz, Amethyst, Aragonite, Tigers Eye
Aquarius 01/20-02/18 – Turquoise, Malachite, Aquamarine, Moonstone, Garnet, Moss Agate, Opal, Amethyst, Rhodonite, Rhyolite, Aventurine
Pisces 02/19-03/20- Amethyst, Opal, Moonstone, Quartz Crystal, Sapphire, Bloodstone, Aquamarine, Turquoise, Bluelace, Agate, Calcite, Carnelian
Aries 03/21-04/19- Jasper, Ruby, Bloodstone, Diamond,Citrine, Agate, Aventurine Bloodstone, Jade
Taurus 04/20-05/20 – Rose Quartz, Lapis Lazuli, Carnelian, Sapphire, Turquoise, Amber, Emerald, Aventurine, Diamond, Jasper, Bloodstone, Jade, Satinspar
Gemini 05/21-06/20 – Citrine, Rock Crystal, Tigers eye, Agate, Rutile Quartz, Chrysoprase, Pearl, Emerald, Aventurine, Unakite, Citrine, Apatite
Cancer 06/21-07/22 -Olivine, Emerald, Moonstone,Pearl, Ruby, Agate, Chalcedony, Hematite, Sodalite, Moonstone, Carnelian
Leo 07/23-08/22- Quartz crystal, Diamond, Agate, Tourmaline, Sardonyx, Onyx, Peridot, Amber, Labradorite, Amazonite, Carnelian, Jasper, Bloodstone
Virgo 08/23-09/22 – Carnelian, Agate, Jasper, Sapphire, Jade, Citrine, Sardonyx, Amethyst, Amazonite
Libra 09/23-10/22- Emerald, Aventurine, Jade, Sapphire, Opal, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Sardonyx, Moonstone, Chrysoprase, Amethyst,Bluelace Agate, Sodalite
Scorpio 10/23-11/21- Garnet, Bloodstone, Ruby, Jasper, Beryl, Aquamarine, Topaz, Tigers Eye, Amethyst, Unakite, Moonstone
Sagittarius 11/22-12/21- Topaz, Jacinth, Snowflake Obsidian, Sapphire, Amethyst, Turquoise, Pearl, Sodalite, Obsidian, Smokey Quartz, Chalcedony, Aventurine
ALL SIGNS – QUARTZ, ROSE QUARTZ
Ayurvedic Birthstones
January- Garnet
Feburary-Amethyst
March-Bloodstone
April- Diamond
May-Agate
June-Pearl
July-Ruby
August-Sapphire
September-Moonstone
October-Opal
November-Topaz
December-Ruby
Birthstones by Day of Week
Monday – Pearl, Rock Crystal, Moonstone
Tuesday – Ruby, Emerald, Star Sapphire
Wednesday – Amethyst, Magnetite, Star Ruby
Thursday – Sapphire, Carnelian, Cat’s eye
Friday – Emerald, Cat’s eye, Alexandrite
Saturday – Turquoise, Diamond, Labradorite
Sunday – Topaz, Sunstone
Birthstones by the Chinese Year
In the twelve year cycle, each year is assigned an animal
Rat- Emerald
Ox – Lapis Lazuli
Tiger – Ruby
Rabbit – Sapphire
Dragon – Ruby
Snake – Opal
Horse – Topaz
Goat – Sapphire
Monkey – Tiger-Eye
Rooster – Topaz
Dog – Ruby
Pig – Moonstone
Birthstones by hour of Birth
Adjust for Daylight savings time if you need to.
*Hour of Birth*—-*Birthstone*
1 … (midnight until 1 am) Quartz
2 … Hematite
3 … Malachite
4 … Lapis Lazuli
5 … Turquoise
6 … Tourmaline
7 … Chrysolite (Peridot)
8 … Amethyst
9 … Kunzite
10 … Sapphire
11 … Garnet
12 … (noon until 1 pm or 13:00) Diamond
13 … Zircon
14 … Emerald
15 … Beryl
16 … Topaz
17 … Ruby
18 … Opal
19 … Sardonyx
20 … Chalcedony
21 … Jade
22 … Jasper
23 … Lode
24 … Onyx
POEM ~~ (author unknown)
By her in January born,
No Gems save Garnets shoud be worn,
They will ensure her constancy,
True friendship, and fidelity.
The February born shall find,
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they the Amethyst will wear.
Who in this world of ours, her eyes,
In March first opens, shall be wise.
In da of peril, firm and brave.
And wear a Bloodstone to her grave.
She who from April dates, her years,
Diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears.
For vain repentance flow; this stone,
Emblem for innocense is known.
Who first beholds the light of day,
In spring’s sweet flowery month of May,
And werar tthe Emerald all her life,
Shall be a loved and happy wife.
Who comes with Summer to this Earth,
And owes to June her hour of birth.
With ring of Agate on her hand,
Can health, wealth and long life command.
The glowing Ruby shall adorn
Those who is warm of July are born,
Then will they be exempt and free
From love’s doubt, and anxiety.
Wear Sardonx, or for thee,
No conjugal felicity;
The August-born without this stone,
Tis said, must live unloved and alone.
A maiden born when autumn leaves
Are rustling in September’s breeze
A Sapphire on her brow should bind;
Twill cure diseases of the mind.
October’s child is born for woe
And life’s vicissitues must know,
But lay an Opal on her breast,
And hope will full those foes to rest.
Who first comes to this world below,
With drear November’s fog, and snow,
Should prize the Topaz amber hue,
Emblem of firens, and lovers true.
If could December gives you birth,
The month of snow, and ice and mirth,
Place on your hand the Turqoise blue;
Success will bless wha’er you do.