šZodiac Stones
Zodiac Signs and Stones
Our zodiac sign is determined by the position of the Sun and other
celestial bodies at the time of our birth. At each moment, their
position with each other is very unique, just like we are.
Astrology
says that certain cosmic constellations influence our basic character
traits, abilities and our potential. This means that we are born in a
certain sign and it is also believed that the power of our zodiac sign
can influence our lifeās fortune. The sign is closely associated not
only with the 4 natural elements of Earth, Water, Fire, Air, but also
with different gemstones. A different stone matches each personality.
Each sign gravitates towards different types of precious minerals.
History
Dividing gemstones into calendar months, zodiac sign dates, or other
astronomy related time has been very common throughout the history.
Originally
people wore or carried gems at first for their therapeutic and medicinal
purposes. These properties were then associated with characteristics of
the specific zodiac signs, making them talismans for those born in the
same months.
It was not until the 18th century, that there was any
documentation of people actually wearing stones based on if they were
assigned to their date of birth or zodiac sign.
Nowdays we can find
there is often more than only one stone associated with the 12 zodiac
signs, allowing the individual to choose from an array of options in
order to find the right stone that will fit them best.
Purpose
The zodiac stones are meant to bring out and reflect the best strengths
of the personality based on the characteristics of the various zodiac
signs.
The right choice of a personal stone will give us energy,
strengthen our hidden qualities and help us protect ourselves from
adverse environmental influences. By wearing our zodiac stone we can
strengthen the good energies in our life. This will have healing
characteristics to benefit the mind and body.
There are usually
several stones for each zodiac and there is no one single list of
approved zodiac stones, so we can find a variety of them in different
resources.
The Right Choice
Each zodiac sign is very unique, same for us, as human individuals.
The
signs define some general character traits, but that does not mean
everyone with certain sign will share exactly the same characteristics,
as this can be often represented differently in each person depending
also on a variety of factors.
Therefore, also our stone preferences
and connection to the different stones will vary, it can even happen we
will not feel the connection to the stone assigned to our zodiac
sign.
The point of the zodiac stones is to help to bring out the
best in us and make us feel good, therefore most important part is to
choose the stone we personally love the most and where we feel the
connection is strong and most powerful to us.
