AMETHYST
Birthstone: February
Zodiac: Pisces
Planet: Saturn
Energies: Power, protection, healing
Chakra: Seventh chakra – Crown or pineal gland
Amethyst is a meditative and calming stone that works in the emotional, spiritual, and physical planes to provide calm, balance, patience and peace.
ONYX
Birthstone: July
Zodiac: Capricorn
Planet: Saturn
Energies: Protection, healing
Chakra: First chakra – Root
Onyx jewellery is worn to defend against negativity that is directed at you. Black stones have protective energies in the sense that black is the absence of light, and therefore, can be used to create invisibility.
AGATE
Birthstone: May, July, September
Zodiac: Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Pisces, Libra
Planet: It depends on the color and type of agate
Energies: Protection, strength, harmony
Chakra: It depends on the color and type of agate
It is said that agate helps one to live in a calm manner and also to solve problems in our path that have been built up over time. This stone aids us in our quest for maturity and spiritual growth. It is also known for stimulating concentration.
ROSE QUARTZ
Birthstone: April
Zodiac: Taurus, Leo, Cancer, Libra
Planet: Sun
Energies: Love, softness, tenderness
Chakra: Fourth chakra - hearth
Rose quartz transmits a relaxing energy that takes away negativity and re-establishes self-esteem. It brings calm, purity and mental harmony in chaotic situations. It's used for cleaning impurities on a cellular level. It helps with stress, dizziness, pains, etc.
LAPIS LAZULI
Birthstone: September, December
Zodiac: Libra, Capricorn, Aquarius
Planet: Mercury
Energies: Strength
Chakra: Sixth, seventh chakras - third eye and top
Lapis lazuli is a stone that promotes integrity, dignity, sociability and friendship. Also known to restore self-confidence and help us take control of our lives. Additionally it aids in communication by clearing blockages of self and oral expression. It also calms the respiratory and nervous system.
JASPER
Birthstone: March, October (it depends on the particular culture)
Zodiac: Aries, Virgo, Libra
Planet: Mercury
Energies: It depends on the color of jasper
Chakra: It depends on the color of jasper
Jasper is used according to its color. In order to have a long term effect, it is necessary to wear this stone on oneself. Red jasper is known for giving great energy and is also called « supreme protector ». Yellow jasper is good for curious or indiscrete people.
TIGER’S EYE
Birthstone: November
Zodiac: Gemini, Capricorn, Leo, Taurus, Aries
Planet: Sun
Energies: Protection, success
Chakra: Third chakra – Solar plexus
Tiger’s eye is a stone of protection. It's known as the stone of best defence against negative influences and black magic. Also protecting us from emotional pollution and keep us from sinking during difficult times in our lives.
TURQUOISE
Birthstone: June, July, December (depending on the culture)
Zodiac: Pisces
Planet: Mercury
Energies: Protection, meditation
Chakra: Fourth, fifth chakras – heart, throat and neck
Turquoise helps to balance extreme mood changes. This stone moves and encourages us in case of somnolence, fatigue, despondency and difficulty. It is also used as protection against external influences, turquoise was considered in many cultures as a protective stone against spells.
AVENTURINE
Birthstone: August
Zodiac: Aries
Planet: Mercury
Energies: Luck, money, healing
Chakra: Fourth chakra – heart (green) / Sixth chakra – third eye (blue)
Aventurine is stone of opportunity and is said to open doors and increase luck in every endeavour. It is definitely a good stone to have with you when interviewing for a job, going to an audition, promoting a product, or playing the lottery. Traditionally the stone of gamblers, it is also said to be an aid in balancing emotions helping you keep a poker face.
SODALITE
Birthstone: November
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Planet: Mercury
Energies: Reflection, awareness, power
Chakra: Fifth, sixth chakras – Throat and third eye
Sodalite helps us put things in order and calmly express our convictions. Giving us mental clarity in times of confusion, self-doubt or fear. One that carries this stone will achieve his or her objectives.
ROCK CRYSTAL (QUARTZ)
Birthstone: April
Zodiac: All signs
Planet: Moon
Energies: Protection, purity
Chakra: All chakras
Rock crystal (or quartz) is the symbol of transparency, purity and light. It clears all that it touches. It amplifies our cellular brilliance and highlights all that does not suit us. Regarded as a stone of protection, rock crystal raises the vibratory level of all that surrounds it and heightens awareness.
FLUORITE
Birthstone: February
Zodiac: Capricorn, Pisces, Aries, Sagittarius, Leon, Virgo, Gemini, Taurus, Libra
Planet: Neptune
Energies: Protection, soothing
Chakra: All chakras
Fluorite is a highly protective and stabilizing stone, useful for harmonizing spiritual energy. Fluorite heightens mental abilities and absorbs negative energies from the environment. It can also shield the user from psychological manipulation.
OBSIDIAN
Birthstone: July
Zodiac: Scorpio, Capricorn, Cancer, Virgo, Taurus, Aquarius
Planet: Saturn
Energies: Protection
Chakra: First chakra - root
Obsidian helps us identify our little faults and at the same time gives us a clear image of the necessary changes we have to make. It's a protective stone that helps keep us from both emotional and spiritual evil.
HEMATITE
Birthstone: March
Zodiac: Capricorn, Scorpio, Aquarius
Planet: Mars
Energies: Healing, balance, power
Chakra: First chakra – root
It is said that hematite stimulates our capacity for survival and that it reinforces our will. In addition to helping vitality and dynamism, it is known to stimulate concentration and memory. Last, but not least, it helps to abandon habits injurious to our health.
AMAZONITE
Birthstone: December
Zodiac: Virgo, Aries, Libra, Taurus, Sagittarius, Gemini, Aquarius
Planet: Venus
Energies: Smoothing, calming, love
Chakra: Fourth, fifth chakras – heart, throat and neck
Amazonite stimulates self-determination and incites you to take the reins of your life. It has a powerful filtering and soothing function. Finally it inspires creativity and personal expression.
UNAKITE
Birthstone: October
Zodiac: Libra, Gemini, Taurus, Virgo
Planet: Mars and Venus
Energies: Tenderness, softness, affection
Chakra: Fourth chakra – heart
Unakite is a stone often used for meditation and is known to help to repair wounds of heart. It is also a stone recommended to help to solve marital problems.
OPALINE
Birthstone: October
Zodiac: Capricorn
Planet: Mars
Energies: Protection, luck, vitality, awareness
Chakra: All chakras
Opaline is a very gentle, calming stone and is ideal to have in our work space. This stone can help us achieve our goals and to be successful, particularly in business. It is good for meditation and can also enhance our psychic abilities as well as increase communication skills at all levels, especially the spiritual level.
MOONSTONE
Birthstone: February, June, August, September, November (it depends on the particular culture)
Zodiac: Cancer, Aries, Scorpio
Planet: Moon
Energies: Protection, healing, soothing
Chakra: Second, sixth, seventh chakras – sacral, third eye and top
Moonstone is known to protect travelers on their journey; especially at night. It is also know to bring a calm, healing effect; soothing one’s worries, driving away nightmares and bringing about a sense of peace and security. This stone is indeed recognized as a stone of security, bestowing well-being to its wearer, as much at home as outside.
MALACHITE
Birthstone: May
Zodiac: Scorpio, Capricorn, Sagittarius
Planet: Jupiter
Energies: Protection, energy
Chakra: Fourth chakra – heart
Malachite is a very protective stone, particularly helpful for general protection, protection from evil, protection during pregnancy and childbirth, and protection for children. It is also an excellent stone during flying and other travel. It can clear and activate all chakras, as well as balance them.
CITRINE
Birthstone: November
Zodiac: Gemini, Leo, Cancer, Scorpio, Sagittarius
Planet: Jupiter
Energies: Success, abundance, power
Chakra: Third chakra – solar plexus
Citrine is a joyful stone. It has the energy of good luck. Citrine is known as a prosperity stone to the extent that it is called the « stone for success ». In addition to manifesting abundance, citrine also brings energies of generosity so that the prosperity and success is shared.
SHUNGITE
Birthstone: January
Zodiac: Capricorn
Planet: Earth
Energies: Healing, protection
Chakra: Second chakra – sacral
Shungite properties of electrical conductivity. It is said that use of this stone helps protect us from electromagnetic radiation from TVs, computers, microwaves, cell phones, and other electronic devices. As well as physical protection, this stone delivers psychic protection and many healing energies.