January ~ Garnet
Known for improving blood circulation and strengthening the heart.
By her in January born
No gem save Garnets should be worn;
They will ensure her constancy,
True friendship, and fidelity.
February ~ Amethyst
Known for Brain Power and
Intelligence.
The
February-born shall find
Sincerity, and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they the Amethyst will wear.
March ~ Aquamarine
or Bloodstone
Aquamarine is known for
healing disorders of the head or neck; great remedy for
headaches and toothaches.
Bloodstone is know as an excellent meditation stone.
Who in this world of ours, her eyes
In March first opens, shall be wise.
In days of peril, firm and brave,
And wear a Bloodstone to her grave.
April ~ Diamond
Known for bringing constancy in lovers and serenity in your life; also counteracts poison and nightmares.
She who from April dates her years,
Diamonds shall wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow; this stone,
Emblem for innocence is known.
May ~ Emerald
Known for curing a long list of illnesses including heartburn, colic, colitis, diabetes; as well as, diseases of the gall bladder, kidneys and liver.
Who first beholds the light of day
In spring’s sweet flowery month of May,
And wears an Emerald all her life,
Shall be a loved, and happy wife.
June ~ Alexandrite
or
Pearl
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Alexandrite is known for
healing leukemia and helps one 'attune to the energies of the
earth'.
Pearl is known is a symbol of feminine sexual magic; also known
to cure skin diseases and stomach troubles.
Who comes with summer to this earth,
And who owes to June her hour of birth.
With ring of Agate on her hand,
Can health, wealth and long life Command.
July ~ Ruby
Known for helping circulation and curing immune system problems.
The glowing ruby shall adorn
Those who in warm July are born;
Then will they be exempt an free
From love’s doubt, and anxiety.
August ~ Peridot
Known for healing lung
congestions, fevers, ulcers and constipation; also develops
human mental capacities.
Wear Sardonyx, or for thee
No conjugal felicity;
The august-born without this stone,
‘Tis said, must lived unloved, and lone.
September ~ Sapphire
Known for curing Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis; good for treating depression and stress.
A maiden born when autumn leaves
Are rustling in September’s breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind;
‘Twill cure diseases of the mind.
October ~ Opal
or Green or Pink
Tourmaline
Opal is known for treating
dyslexia and epilepsy; recommended for spiritual awareness and
for reducing stress.
Tourmaline is known for being a good luck charm; also for
calming and balancing the brain.
October’s child is born for woe,
And life’s vicissitudes must know;
But lay an Opal on her breast,
And hope will lull those foes to rest.
November ~ Topaz
Known for reversing the aging process and preventing balding.
Who first comes to this world below,
With dear November’s fog, and snow,
Should prize the Topaz’s amber hue,
Emblem of friends, and lovers true.
December ~ Blue Zircon
Known to stimulate dreams
and acts as a wishing stone; aids digestion.
If cold December gives you birth,
The month of snow, and ice, and mirth,
Place on your hand a Turquoise blue;
Success will bless whate’er you do.