February Zodiac Gemstones
February Zodiac Gemstones
The modern birthstone for February is Amethyst. It was believed by the ancient Greeks that Amethyst could protect the wearer from getting drunk, and from letting his or her sinful thoughts run wild.
January fall on two zodiac signs: AQUARIUS and PISCES.
In astrology, Aquarius dates usually start from January 20 to February 18 and these dates happen under the tropical zodiac, while under the sidereal zodiac, the sun is in Aquarius from approximately February 15 to March 14, depending on the leap year.
The five gemstones associated for the zodiac sign of Aquarius are: Garnet, Amethyst, Moss Agate, Opal and Sugilite.
The planetary stone is Turquoise.
The Talismanic stone is Jasper.
PISCES under the tropical zodiac the sun transits between February 19 and March 20. In sidereal astrology, the Sun currently transits the constellation of Pisces from approximately March 12 to April 18.
The six gemstones associated for the zodiac sign of Pisces are: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade, Rock Crystal and Sapphire.
Planetary gemstone for Pisces is Aquamarine.
Talismanic Stone for Pisces is Ruby.
Planetary stones are gemstones linked with different planets. Usually, the gemstone is linked with the ruling planet of a person’s birth. These gemstones are said to be powerful amulets and talismans for protection, luck, wealth and bringer of great benefits to the correct zodiac-sign bearer.
Talismanic Stones are gemstones cut in a magical ritual and fashioned as an animal or fetish or symbol of the planet or zodiacal sign. They can also be engraved and worn as jewelry. Wearers are believed to be protected from evil by the magic that these gemstones represent and possess.
The Modern-day Birthstone List began in the United States in 1912. This idea was obtained from the breast plate of Aaron, the Jewish high priest. This breast plate is described in great detail in Exodus 28:15-21 where each of the 12 gemstones represents one of the 12 sons of Jacob, later known as Israel. Though Biblical scholars do not agree on the exact name of these gemstones, it is assumed that in the first row of the breast plate was placed Carnelian, Chrysolite, and Emerald; and in the second row, Turquoise, Sapphire and AMETHYST; in the third row, Jacinth, Agate, and Crystal; in the fourth and last row, Beryl, Lapis Lazuli and Jasper.
Notice that Amethyst appears in the second row. If you compare these gemstones to the modern-day birthstone list, you will notice a similarity. Some names have been changed to the gemstone name given today. For example, Jacinth is now known as Zircon.
Note, January is linked with February through the zodiac sign of Aquarius and February and March are linked through the sign of Pisces. All these months have their own gemstones.
In Feng Shui it is believed that Amethyst carries the Fire energy which gives warmth and brightness, enthusiasm, illumination, inspiration and activity. Fire energy is also considered Yang energy which is considered an energy of heat, sex, action, passion, concepts, ideas and emotions. It is also associated with the South side of the house or office. The South area is linked with illumination, reputation and fame.
Amethyst can also be placed in the Northeast for spiritual grown and self-cultivation and in the Southeast for wealth and abundance.
For people with intense emotions or are battling with addictions, wearing an Amethyst jewelry such as a pendant that comes near the heart or earrings which are close to the brain, can help to clear toxicities of the mind and body.
Amethyst can also be used to purify the surrounding from negative vibrations for it is believed that the amethyst crystal emanates high energy frequencies that can help us connect with these higher planes of energy.
Amethyst can also help calm down family quarrels, misunderstanding and arguments. It is believed to strengthen the bonds of friends and give courage.
In the ancient times, purple was associated with nobility. It was valued more than sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds. It only became available to the public when a large deposit of amethyst was discovered in Brazil in the early part of the 19th Century.
Amethyst is an antidote for the poison of spiritual and physical intoxication.
It helps to relieve insomnia and has the power to get rid of nightmares. It encourages rational thinking and clarity, clearing the mind from all sorts of garbage thinking, clutter, negativity and all types of addictions that poison the mind.
Amethyst was believed to be connected with the planets Neptune and Jupiter. A crystal of luck and wealth, of magic and mystery, it was worn back then only by the nobility and the High Priests and Priestesses of Dionysus, Bacchus and Jupiter.
The modern birthstone for February is Amethyst. It was believed by the ancient Greeks that Amethyst could protect the wearer from getting drunk, and from letting his or her sinful thoughts run wild.
January fall on two zodiac signs: AQUARIUS and PISCES.
In astrology, Aquarius dates usually start from January 20 to February 18 and these dates happen under the tropical zodiac, while under the sidereal zodiac, the sun is in Aquarius from approximately February 15 to March 14, depending on the leap year.
The five gemstones associated for the zodiac sign of Aquarius are: Garnet, Amethyst, Moss Agate, Opal and Sugilite.
The planetary stone is Turquoise.
The Talismanic stone is Jasper.
PISCES under the tropical zodiac the sun transits between February 19 and March 20. In sidereal astrology, the Sun currently transits the constellation of Pisces from approximately March 12 to April 18.
The six gemstones associated for the zodiac sign of Pisces are: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade, Rock Crystal and Sapphire.
Planetary gemstone for Pisces is Aquamarine.
Talismanic Stone for Pisces is Ruby.
Planetary stones are gemstones linked with different planets. Usually, the gemstone is linked with the ruling planet of a person’s birth. These gemstones are said to be powerful amulets and talismans for protection, luck, wealth and bringer of great benefits to the correct zodiac-sign bearer.
Talismanic Stones are gemstones cut in a magical ritual and fashioned as an animal or fetish or symbol of the planet or zodiacal sign. They can also be engraved and worn as jewelry. Wearers are believed to be protected from evil by the magic that these gemstones represent and possess.
The Modern-day Birthstone List began in the United States in 1912. This idea was obtained from the breast plate of Aaron, the Jewish high priest. This breast plate is described in great detail in Exodus 28:15-21 where each of the 12 gemstones represents one of the 12 sons of Jacob, later known as Israel. Though Biblical scholars do not agree on the exact name of these gemstones, it is assumed that in the first row of the breast plate was placed Carnelian, Chrysolite, and Emerald; and in the second row, Turquoise, Sapphire and AMETHYST; in the third row, Jacinth, Agate, and Crystal; in the fourth and last row, Beryl, Lapis Lazuli and Jasper.
Notice that Amethyst appears in the second row. If you compare these gemstones to the modern-day birthstone list, you will notice a similarity. Some names have been changed to the gemstone name given today. For example, Jacinth is now known as Zircon.
Note, January is linked with February through the zodiac sign of Aquarius and February and March are linked through the sign of Pisces. All these months have their own gemstones.
In Feng Shui it is believed that Amethyst carries the Fire energy which gives warmth and brightness, enthusiasm, illumination, inspiration and activity. Fire energy is also considered Yang energy which is considered an energy of heat, sex, action, passion, concepts, ideas and emotions. It is also associated with the South side of the house or office. The South area is linked with illumination, reputation and fame.
Amethyst can also be placed in the Northeast for spiritual grown and self-cultivation and in the Southeast for wealth and abundance.
For people with intense emotions or are battling with addictions, wearing an Amethyst jewelry such as a pendant that comes near the heart or earrings which are close to the brain, can help to clear toxicities of the mind and body.
Amethyst can also be used to purify the surrounding from negative vibrations for it is believed that the amethyst crystal emanates high energy frequencies that can help us connect with these higher planes of energy.
Amethyst can also help calm down family quarrels, misunderstanding and arguments. It is believed to strengthen the bonds of friends and give courage.
In the ancient times, purple was associated with nobility. It was valued more than sapphires, rubies, emeralds and diamonds. It only became available to the public when a large deposit of amethyst was discovered in Brazil in the early part of the 19th Century.
Amethyst is an antidote for the poison of spiritual and physical intoxication.
It helps to relieve insomnia and has the power to get rid of nightmares. It encourages rational thinking and clarity, clearing the mind from all sorts of garbage thinking, clutter, negativity and all types of addictions that poison the mind.
Amethyst was believed to be connected with the planets Neptune and Jupiter. A crystal of luck and wealth, of magic and mystery, it was worn back then only by the nobility and the High Priests and Priestesses of Dionysus, Bacchus and Jupiter.