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The Best Gems For Zodiac Signs

Each Zodiac Sign of the Astrological wheel is said to have specific gemstones and crystals that are best aligned with its characteristics, but before we get into the list, let’s briefly look at what exactly the difference is between gems and crystals. While the two terms are often used interchangeably they are distinct, to put it simply- some gems can be crystals, but crystals cannot be gems. A crystal is a mineral whose internal system repeats itself in a fixed, precise geometric pattern. There are 7 main internal crystals systems and 32 subgroup classes. A gem is also known as a precious or semi-precious stone, whose classification goes back to Ancient Greek times, and are generally considered rarer and thus more valuable than crystals.

In modern times, there are only 4 known specific precious stones, these are: Diamond, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald. All other gemstones are semi-precious stones, of which there are said to be over 300. While the terminology “precious” and “semi-precious” can imply that semi-precious stones are of inferior value than precious stones, this is certainly not the case at all.

There is also a list of 9 gemstones/crystals used in Ancient Indian culture called “Navaratna”, meaning “9 gems” in Sanskrit, based off of the 9 traditional Planets. They are usually arranged in jewellery with Ruby for the Sun in the centre, surrounded by Pearl for the Moon, Emerald for Mercury, Diamond for Venus, Red Coral for Mars, Yellow Sapphire for Jupiter, Blue Sapphire for Saturn, Hessonite for Rahu (the North Node), and Cat’s Eye for Ketu (the South Node). So this is another way to incorporate Astrological gems and crystals into your life.

Because of their rarity and value, it is generally precious and semi-precious stones that are used in fine jewellery, however, with the growing interest in crystals for their purported healing capabilities, these are becoming more and more common in jewellery too.

Birthstones for each Zodiac Sign are usually based off of the months in which the Sign falls and use actual gemstones, however, there is also a larger number of recommended crystals for each Zodiac Sign based on their properties as well, so I will list all of them for a more comprehensive list- read on below to find out your personal Zodiac stones!

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When picking your Zodiac stone, you can go with the one that calls your attention in the list of your Sun (star) Sign, or, if you know the other elements of your Natal Chart, you can choose one based off of your Moon Sign, Rising Sign etc. You can also work with Elements you might be lacking in or want to strengthen, for example, if you have an abundance of Fire Signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) in your Chart and would like to “cool” yourself down, you can work with some Water Element crystals (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).

Or, you can go with the crystals of the Zodiac Season you’re currently in to align yourself with the cosmos throughout the year. If you prefer, you can also check out our list of the 13 best crystals for beginners for more of a general starting point of what to have in your repertoire.

Different days of the week are also associated with a different ruling Planet, so you can also work with the crystals of its Zodiac Sign on different days. Monday is the Moon’s day, Tuesday is associated with the god of War, Mars. Wednesday is Mercury’s day, Thursday is assigned to jolly Jupiter, Friday is beautiful Venus’ day of love (date night anyone?), Saturday is assigned to taskmaster Saturn, and Sunday is, of course, the Sun’s day. These can all also make great gift ideas if you know someone’s date of birth.

Remember, when working with crystals and other esoteric practices, there is no hard-and-fast rule, so you can always use your intuition when choosing if something doesn’t resonate 100% with you- whatever crystal or gemstone you are drawn to is exactly what you need in that moment!

Aries (20th March - 19th April)

The Astrological year kicks off with the fiery ram, Aries. To harness its energy, Aries’ recommended crystals and gemstones are Bloodstone, Citrine, Carnelian, Topaz, Sapphire, Red Jasper, and Aquamarine, and its official birthstone is Diamond. These pair well with intention-setting practices and when working.

Taurus (20th April - 19th May)

Next comes the earthy bull. To help maintain its steady pace and support its ruling Chakra, the Heart (Anahata), and body part, the throat, we have Aventurine, Sapphire, Rose Quartz, Garnet, Agate, and Amber, with its official birthstone being Emerald. These are good for grounding work or during meditation.

Gemini (20th May - 19th June)

With the buzzy energy of Gemini season, to help balance the duality of the twins, we have the recommended crystals/gems: Blue Sapphire, Citrine, Tiger's Eye, Calcite, Opal, Agate, Pearl, and Ruby. Its birthstone is Moonstone. These help with our communication abilities and energy levels.

Cancer (20th June - 19th July)

Then we have emotive, watery Cancer, to nourish its healing capabilities, we have Calcite, Carnelian, Moonstone, Rose Quartz, Emerald, Aventurine, Jade, and Pearl. Its birthstone is Ruby. These are perfect for healing work and with soothing rituals such as baths, which also work well with its Element.

Leo (20th July - 19th August)

With bold, exuberant, star-of-the-show Leo in the height of summer, we have Onyx, Diamond, Carnelian, Citrine, Sunstone, Tiger's Eye, Pyrite, and Ruby. Its birthstone is Peridot. These are perfect for stoking your creative embers!

Virgo (20th August - 19th September)

As summer draws to a close and we begin to enter the Autumn period in the Northern Hemisphere, crystals and gemstones that work well with grounded, discerning Virgo are Carnelian, Peridot, Amazonite, Amethyst, Carnelian, Chalcedony, Chrysocolla, and Agate. Its birthstone is Sapphire. These are good for clearing out stagnant energy.

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Libra (20th September - 19th October)

For harmonious, diplomatic Libra, lover of luxury and appreciative of art, the best crystals and gems are Peridot, Agate, Aquamarine, Tourmaline (also said to help with EMF), Lapis Lazuli, and Sapphire. Its birthstone is Opal. These work well for gifting and spreading the love or during gratitude meditation and journalling.

Scorpio (20th October - 19th November)

With deep, mysterious and intuitive Scorpio, in the heart of the thinnest veil of the year with the Spirit world, the recommended crystals and gemstones for harnessing its potency are Amethyst, Aquamarine, Tourmaline, Apache Tear, Aquamarine, Obsidian, Jasper, Citrine, and Opal. Its birthstone is Topaz. These are great for exploring your inner worlds and connecting with your Ancestors. Light a candle and get spiritual!

Sagittarius (20th November - 19th December)

During the onset of the festive season, fun-loving, expansive Sagittarius works well with Topaz, Ruby, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Sapphire, Amethyst, and Citrine. Its birthstone is Turquoise. These are healing stones simultaneously good for harnessing our energy and tapping into our intuition.

Capricorn (20th December - 19th January)

As we approach the end of the year, we have hard-working and tempered Capricorn, whose crystals and gems include Garnet, Ruby, Opal, Chrysoprase, Amethyst, Agate, Cat's Eye, Fluorite, and Jasper. Its birthstone is Blue Sapphire. These are very grounding, soothing stones that also work well for concentration.

Aquarius (20th January - 19th February)

With forward-facing humanitarian Aquarius, and the start of the new year, positive crystals and gemstones to work with are: Aquamarine, Black Onyx, Turquoise, Moss Agate, Sugilite, Lapis Lazuli, Jasper, and Garnet. Its birthstone is Amethyst. These are good for protection and speaking our truths.

Pisces (20th February - 19th March)

And finally, with the close of the Astrological year, we have dreamy, mystical Pisces who works well with Topaz, Amethyst, Ruby, Bloodstone, Jade (great for using in facial gua sha), Sapphire, and Jasper. Its birthstone is Aquamarine. These are ideal for giving us courage, healing, and working with as we explore our dream worlds.

To use your crystals, you can simply place them around your home (check out our feature in Redfin on Astrological Home Décor for some ideas!), meditate with them, carry them on you in your pocket or bag, keep them on your desk as you work, by your bedside table as you sleep, wear them as jewellery, use them in candles, create crystal grids or incorporate Feng Shui, and really an endless other number of ways. Get our Crystal Properties Guidebook of 50 of the most popular healing crystals for more tips! Also, you can generally substitute Clear Quartz, the master healer, with any crystal (including when doing ritual or spell-work), and so is a great one to have on hand!

So that’s the complete list of the best gems for the Zodiac Signs, I hope it’s useful for you! If you’re interested in learning more about the Signs and taking a deeper dive into Astrology, check out our Cosmic Guidance: Astrology 101 Course or our Astrology + Natal Chart Guidebook. Let me know in the comments section below if you have any other crystals to add or if you’ve ever owned your own birthstone!

If you’d like more advice on how to align crystals with your life more, read our post on The Best Mercury Retrograde Crystals.