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Monday, January 23, 2012

Birth Stones, History of the stones


History of the stones


All sorts of myths and superstitions develop something special about these stones. This is probably the breathtaking beauty and fascination exerted by the very acute gems in our imagination that makes you dream about their fantastic properties.

Each month of birth is a special stone that can be a kind of talisman for those who use crystal healing.

One can notice some similarities with some peculiarities of our character. The stone for the month of October which is my birth year is entirely consistent with my personality: multi script femininity. And for you, does it feel the same? What do you think about crystal healing?


January-Garnet

It was believed that garnets possess the ability to purify the body medicine and solve emotional problems. It was a garnet as an amulet to protect against poisons. The ancient Hebrews called garnet Baraka, which means light, and a legend says that Noah suspended garnet in the ark to spread light and retain the sun's energy

February-Amethyst

Amethyst was a symbol of modesty and inner peace; it was also associated with the purifying power of the mind. Since ancient times until recently, it was said it protected from drunkenness. In Greek a-amethysts means "not drunk".

March-Aquamarine

The Romans were the first to designate by that name which means "sea water". It was used by fishermen to protect them at sea and to ensure a successful fishing. Today, it is believed that this stone has the calming effect browsers, soothing and purifying sea

April-Diamond

Diamond is also known as Regina gem arum the "queen of gems." It is associated with perfection and purity intact. In the West, Plato in ancient times evoked the image of an axis of the world made up of diamonds. In popular belief, the diamond was supposed to make it invisible, to hunt the spirits and attract favors women

May-Emerald

"The emerald gives the reason, wisdom and skill," wrote L. Harnesser alchemist. The ancient lapidary attributed to him the power to chase storms and thunderstorms, and to help the slaves go free. The color green was the symbol active water and fertilizing rain. It is said to increase its activity in the spring, the season where everything grows green

June-Pearl

The pearl is, because of its color and luster, considered "moon", from its spherical shape for a reference to perfection. Christian tells a story that "there is a shell in the sea called" purple shell. “It dates back from the depths of the sea  ... Opens his mouth to drink the dew of heaven, the brightness of the sun, moon and stars, and gave birth to the pearl of all these lights together "

July-Ruby

The ruby, as Portal, was regarded in antiquity as the emblem of happiness if he changed color, it was a bad omen, but he resumed his purple tint when the accident had happened, he banished sorrow and repressed lust, he resisted the poison, warned of plague and turned evil thoughts

August-Peridot

This stone is sometimes called olivine. The Egyptians used peridot to stop physical handicaps such as lack of muscle control and disease hepatics. On had identified the peridot, as well as the Topaz as a stone containing the power of the sun

September-Sapphire

Sapphire is a stone which, because of its color, is associated with the sky and the air element. Lancer’s, naturalist of the Middle Ages, wrote that sapphire makes "happy, alert and collected" and force the disposition of the soul to peace. Albert LeGrand believed that the sapphire brings with it "peace and harmony"

October-Opal

The opal contains the many faces of Eve. Some are milky, others are light, some are gelatinous, but they have within them the rainbow, rainbow magic. The valuable black opals are the most expensive. Octavia’s??  Caesar says the legend wanted to sell a third of its vast Roman Empire for a single opal

November-Topaz

In the ancient language of the Hindus, topaz means "fire." The old ways say that this stone has great power, particularly to control the raging passions and balance the emotional borne diseases. For the Egyptians topaz represented Ra, the sun god, the giver of life and fertility

December-Turquoise

In Mexico, turquoise was one of the most popular stones whose value was second only to jade. Turquoise mosaics adorned the diadem of kings and their shield parade.

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