What are Birthstones?

Vedic astrology is based on the consensus of science that all matter in the universe is connected. Originated 4000 years ago, Indian Vedic astrology believes that our bodies harmonise with the solar system’s celestial bodies. Therefore, there is a connection between our birth time and the placement, movement, influences of the planets and heavenly bodies. The 9 planets consisting of the Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu discharge their positive and negative energies. These celestial bodies possess their unique cosmic colour, vibrations and influences, which play an important role in our lives. The planetary alignments at the time of our birth can exert their positive and negative effects on us in our lifetime. Gemstones are proven to have analogous vibrations, colours and spectrum, and energies that correspond to these specific planets similarly influence an individual’s life.

Gemstones are thus endowed with the powers to correct and balance the planetary influences on the human body by reflecting and absorbing the rays and vibrations. Nine such astrological gemstones are associated with each of the nine planets. It requires immense expertise and knowledge to understand and attribute the gemstones by carefully analysing the individual’s planetary placements, its effects and how a particular gemstone can impart its qualities to the person to overcome the negative impacts of the planets and enhance the positive impact of the planets. The planetary gemstones are classified as hot gemstones that provide energy and rigout and cold gemstones endowed with the quality of calmness, diplomacy, and peace. It is also important to note that when suggesting a birthstone to an individual based on Vedic astrology, one must follow specific essential protocols such as the right way to select and wear the gemstone. To know more about your birthstones and how it influences your life, click here

Birthstones by Date of Birth

Gemstones are based on Zodiac signs or Rashi as well as month-wise. Rashi based gemstones are zodiacal gemstones or also known as Astral stones, and are derived from Astrology. This is different from the month-wise birthstones, which are related to the calendar birth month. Most people believe wearing a gemstone assigned to one’s birth month brings in good luck and works like a charm carrying protective and healing powers that benefit a person’s mind and body. There are many birthstones assigned each month. The birthstones are classified into modern birthstone, traditional birthstone, zodiac birthstone, lucky charm birthstone, mystical birthstone, etc. Birthstones are also considered ideal gifts as they are precious and bring good luck to the wearer. Each gem has special meanings and associations. The traditional birthstone is a mix of transparent and opaque gemstones such as opal, pearl and turquoise, while the modern birthstones consist of transparent gems. Birthstones corresponding to an individual’s birth month is a relatively modern concept, even though their origins date back to biblical times. Historians believe that the twelve gemstones in the priestly breastplate corresponded to the twelve months of the year and the twelve signs of the zodiac signs. The modern association of attributing one gem to each month and the practice of wearing the gemstones connected to the birth month rose between the 16th and 18th centuries.

To standardise the birthstones, the Jewellers of America officially released the now-called modern birthstones. The list is as follows:

• January– Garnet
• February– Amethyst
• March– Aquamarine, Bloodstone
• April– Diamond
• May– Emerald
• June– Pearl, Moonstone, Alexandrite
• July– Ruby
• August– Peridot, Spinel
• September– Sapphire
• October– Opal, Tourmaline
• November– Topaz, Citrine
• December– Turquoise, Zircon, Tanzanite

Numerous legends and myths exist about the healing powers of the birthstones as well as their therapeutic influences. It is often believed that wearing a gemstone during its assigned month can increase its healing powers and imparts its therapeutic effect on the wearer. You can learn more about your birthstones by date of birth and by Rashias and their specific healing and mystical powers by subscribing to the Gem Recommendation Report by Clickastro