The September birthstone, sapphire, was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect the wearer from nightmares. It was once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess, Pele. It is sometimes called the “evening emerald” for its light green color. The August birthstone, peridot, symbolizes strength. Today, the ruby’s deep-red color signifies love and passion. The July birthstone, ruby, was regarded by ancient Hindus as the “king of gems.” It was believed to protect its wearer from evil. The ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess of love. The June birthstone, pearl, has long been a symbol of purity. Today, it is thought that emeralds signify wisdom, growth, and patience. Ancient Romans went so far as to dedicate this stone to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. It has long been associated with fertility, rebirth, and love. The May birthstone, emerald, was one of Cleopatra’s favorite gems. In Sanskrit, the diamond is called vajra, which also means lightning in Hindu mythology, vajra was the weapon of Indra, the king of gods. The April birthstone, diamond, in addition to being a symbol of everlasting love, was once thought to bring courage. Early sailors believed that aquamarine talismans, etched with the likeness of the sea god Neptune, protected them against ocean dangers.Īnother March birthstone is the bloodstone, which is dark green with red specks. The March birthstone, aquamarine, was thought to cure heart, liver, and stomach diseases-all one had to do was drink the water in which the gem had been soaking. In fact, “amethyst” comes from amethystos, a Greek word meaning “sober.” Amethyst March – Aquamarine, Bloodstone Ancient Greeks thought that the amethyst guarded against intoxication. At one time, only royalty could wear the gem. The February birthstone, amethyst, is said to strengthen relationships and give its wearer courage. The January birthstone, garnet, is thought to keep the wearer safe during travel. The word “garnet” is derived from a term that means “seed,” because the gem resembles the color and shape of a pomegranate seed. Astrologers long ago attributed supernatural powers to certain gemstones. The wearing of birthstones is thought to bring good luck, good health, and protection. Diamonds were most likely white sapphire or white topaz.Sapphire was probably what we know today as lapis.St Mathias is said to bring hope and perseverance, and protect from infections diseases like smallpox.The names used in the past may not relate to the stone we think of with that name today, too: He is considered the patron and protector of carpenters, tailor, and, well, alcoholics. Special apostle for the month is Matthias (מַתִּתְיָהוּ in Hebrew), who was chosen by other apostles to replace Judas following the betrayal of Jesus.

The archangel is also believed to assist in obtaining power and independence. November guardian angel is Adnachiel who is thought to bring purpose of life, wisdom and pure truth.

Toni Collette, Emma Stone, Adam DeVine, Scarlett Johansson, and Miley Cyrus are all November babies. You guessed right, all these events occurred in November. Abraham Lincoln married Mary Todd, the Church of England voted to allow women to become priests, and Caresse Crosby patented the first backless bra. The first earth animal made the flight into space in this month. Thanksgiving, Black Friday and National Men Make Dinner Day happen in November. It’s a month of Movember, Military Family Month and National Family Caregivers month.

November birth stone topaz