Crystals of the Zodiac

Birthstones for the 12 Star Signs

Star Sign crystals do vary from source to source, the information presented here contains birthstone crystals for each star sign, however the narrative is not intended to denote any specific personality qualities, but rather display the star signs through a journey of the year, and in turn through a journey of creation. 

Aries

Symbol: The Ram
Dates: March 21 - April 19
Crystals: Bloodstone, Citrine, Red Jasper
Element: Fire
Ruling Planet: Mars - Action
Tarot Card: The Emperor - Power
Time of Aries: Spring time, Initiation, Beginning, Creation, Sowing the Seed

Taurus

Symbol: The Bull
Dates: April 20 - May 20 
Crystals: Rose Quartz, Turquoise, Emerald
Element: Earth
Ruling Planet: Venus - Love
Tarot Card: The High Priest - Order
Time of Taurus: Germination of the seed, Family, Growth force, Security, Momentum, Stability

Gemini

Symbol: The Twins
Dates: May 21 - June 20
Crystals: Blue Lace Agate, Chrysoprase, Pearls
Element: Air
Ruling Planet: Mercury - Communication
Tarot Card: The Lovers - Choices
Time of Gemini: The Seed springs Forth, Roots and Sprout, Duality, Growing in many directions, Choices, Youth, Connections Earth to Air

Cancer

Symbol: The Crab
Dates: June 21 - July 22
Crystals: Moonstone, Labradorite, Peridot
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: The Moon - Intuition
Tarot Card: The Chariot - Duality
Time of Cancer: The Shoot becomes a Stem, Firm on the outside - Fluid Within, Firm transportation of Life Force, Exposed, Being first, Becoming Visible, Being

Leo

Symbol: The Lion
Dates: July 23 - August 22
Crystals: Tigers Eye, Topaz, Diamond
Element: Fire
Ruling Planet: The Sun - Joy
Tarot Card: Strength - Passion/Zeal
Time of Leo: Flowering, Unashamed Presentation, Collecting, Glory, Strength to be Open, Pollination

Virgo

Symbol: The Virgin
Dates: August 23 - September 22
Crystals: Carnelian, Jade, Zircon
Element: Earth
Ruling Planet: Mercury - Communication
Tarot Card: The Hermit - Wisdom
Time of Virgo: The Ripening of Fruit, Rejuvenation - Refreshing the seed, Reflection, The Womb, Gentle Retreat to Solitude, Consolidation

Libra

Symbol: The Scales
Dates: September 23 - October 22
Crystals: Watermelon Tourmaline, Opals, Lapis Lazuli
Element: Air
Ruling Planet: Venus - Love
Tarot Card: Justice - Law
Time of Libra: The Fall of Fruit, The Fate of Growth, Result of the Growth Cycle, Dividing the Harvest, Judgement of Fruits and Labors

Scorpio

Symbol: The Scorpion
Dates: October 23 - November 21
Crystals: Obsidian, Beryl, Topaz
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Pluto- The Last Judgement
Tarot Card: Death - Transformation
Time of Scorpio: The Falling Leaf, Preparation for Renewal, Understanding Rebirth, Working with the Great Cycle, Triumph over Death

Sagittarius

Symbol: The Archer
Dates: November 22 - December 21
Crystals: Sodalite, Lapis Lazuli, Sugilite
Element: Fire
Ruling Planet: Jupiter- The Teacher
Tarot Card: Temperance - Adjustment
Time of Sagittarius: The Seed Adjust, The Spiral Imprint, A Design for the future, Internal Balance, Lessons Learnt, Setting New Targets, Required Adjustment

Capricorn

Symbol: The Goat
Dates: December 22 - January 19
Crystals: Onyx, Garnets, Ruby
Element: Earth
Ruling Planets: Saturn - Boundaries
Tarot Card: The Devil- Tester
Time of Capricorn: Depth of Winter knowing only Needs, Fueled with the Needs of Now, Instinctive Intelligence, Practical wisdom

 Aquarius

Symbol: The Water Bearer
Dates: January 20 - February 18
Crystals: Green Moss Agate, Amethyst, Charolite
Element: Air
Ruling Planet: Uranus - The Fool
Tarot Card: The Star - Destiny
Time of Aquarius: Fresh air of the New Year, Promise of Renewed Life, Unity and Completion of the Cycle can be seen, Faith

Pisces

Symbol: The Fish
Dates: February 19 - March 20
Crystals: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Sapphire
Element: Water
Ruling Planet: Neptune - The Hanged Man
Tarot Card: The Moon - Birth
Time of Pisces: New Life suspended above the Seed, Life falls into the shell waiting to be born, Discovery, Excitement, Fear and Birth