Birthstone: August and September
Zodiac Stone: Virgo, Scorpio, Aries, and Leo

Amazonite is said to be one of the best crystals for transformation, because its energy is so positive and encouraging. It helps you take action in life and move forward. This stone can assist you in feeling like a powerful, independent woman who is confident when she speaks her truth.

In social settings, amazonite is said to have a very calming and soothing energy that helps you get on with others and feel more relaxed in social situations. This stone encourages communication, eloquence and creativity.

Associated With:

• Confidence
• Communication
• Creativity

Birthstone: February
Zodiac Stone: Pisces

As a natural stress reliever, Amethyst is thought to provide protection from negative energies and attract the positive. It is believed to promote patience, love and understanding. Amethyst also promotes spiritual realization and serenity, which can be very useful in helping overcome depression and anxiety as well as strengthen one's resistance to stress.

Amethyst is thought to contain the energy of self-discipline and is said to stimulate the mind into higher levels of consciousness. Amethyst encourages spiritual development and brings a greater awareness of one's own physical thoughts as well as positive thought patterns. It aids in meditation and can enhance psychic abilities.

Associated With:

• Optimism
• Serenity
• Divination

Birthstone: July
Zodiac Stone: Leo

Black Onyx is a powerful stone for protecting yourself from other people’s objections or negativity; it can help shield you from these energies and can bring unexpected feelings of well-being and balance in the face of challenge. In addition to clearing negative energies, Black Onyx brings clarity and direction into any situation so that you can more easily face what lies ahead.

Wearing Black Onyx can improve confidence, especially in situations that are slightly out of your comfort zone. It's helpful when you want to make a major decision, especially one that has the potential for a good outcome but may require some sacrifice on your part. It's also used for problems or issues concerning relationships, both romantic and otherwise.

Associated With:

• Protection
• Wisdom
• Direction

Birthstone: August
Zodiac Stone: Taurus

Black Spinel is a very supportive stone, and can provide aid through times of uncertainty or confusion in one's life. It helps to lessen stress and bring about clarity of thought during such times. This clarity can help one make the correct decision, or see things more clearly for what they are.

Black Spinel can strengthen one's memory and can aid in memorizing and learning new things by enhancing one's ability to think clearly. It has a very clearing, calming energy. This can assist in manifestation of one's wishes and goals, while alleviating fear, and helping one remain grounded and focused.

Associated With:

• Clarity
• Manifestation
• Grounding

Birthstone: March 
Zodiac Stone: Capricorn, Leo, Gemini

Regarded as the Master Healer, Crystal quartz is believed to assist in harmonising body, mind and spirit. It is helpful during meditation as it cleanses away emotional blockages that prevent one from being able to meditate naturally. Crystal Quartz clears the mind, aiding one to focus and develop clarity of thought and vision.

Crystal Quartz is associated with dreams and can help to relieve insomnia. It has been said that Crystal Quartz can improve the clarity and content of one's dreams, and can actually help one remember them. It is also thought to bring peaceful sleep and restful healing in the astral.

Associated With:

• Cleansing
• Clarity
• Harmony

Birthstone: April
Zodiac Stone: Aries

Cubic Zirconia is regarded as the stone of ascension. It can assist in the release of ego, helping you to feel grounded. It’s believed to open up a connection to your higher self, allowing you to develop your psychic abilities and attune yourself with the universe on a physical level.

Promoting focus and clarity, as well as metal and physical strength, Cubic Zirconia is considered an excellent healing stone for anyone who wishes to help themselves overcome the effects of stress and anxiety. It can also stimulate your creativity and boost self-confidence.

Associated With:

• Grounding
• Clarity
• Confidence

Birthstone: January
Zodiac Stone: Aquarius, Capricorn and Aries

Fiery red in colour, Garnet is regarded as a stone of love and passion, enhancing sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy. It is a stone that can help heal heartbreak, and reduce anxiety. It balances energies of the body, healing both physical and emotional imbalances.

Garnet is believed to carry strong regenerative powers and revitalising energies, bringing serenity as well as confidence. It is particularly beneficial in the removal of energy blocks and negative thought patterns, allowing one to think clearly and creatively. It also activates and enhances the heart chakra.

Associated With:

• Healing
• Passion
• Intimacy

Birthstone: November
Zodiac Stone: Cancer

Known as the stone of transformation, Labradorite can help to dissolve insecurities and improve confidence and feelings of self worth. It’s a powerful protective stone, shielding against negativity and misfortune.

Labradorite assists in awakening ones inner spirit, strengthening intuition and promoting psychic abilities. It can also help to calm an overactive mind and ignite the imagination, helping to bring new ideas to fruition.

Perfect For:

• Protection
• Strength
• Intuition

Birthstone: June
Zodiac Stone: Cancer

Through its connection with the moon, Moonstone can improve your emotional balance and increase acceptance of things you cannot change. Moonstone brings peace to relationships by soothing emotional scars and enabling you to accept love from others. Moonstone is deeply relaxing, soothing and calming which makes it one of the best stones for relieving stress and anxiety.

Moonstone can help to overcome negative behavior patterns, especially those which are self-destructive. It will help you to recognize your underlying fears so that you may move forward on the path of your spiritual journey in a positive way. Moonstone is also said to be a "traveller's stone" and provides protection when traveling long distances.

Perfect For:

• Balance
• Acceptance
• Protection

Birthstone: October
Zodiac Stone: Libra

Opal is said to enhance confidence, increase self-esteem, and encourage you to reach your full potential. It is a great stone for those who wish to take their passionate and creative energies and turn them into something for the world to see, whether that be through work or in the arts.

Opal is an excellent stone for meditation too. It helps meditators achieve deep inner peace and brings about a state of tranquility in which one feels at ease with themselves and ready for new horizons. The energy of Opal will awaken your spiritual side, allowing you to feel more connected to your higher self and others around you.

Associated With:

• Creativity
• Inspiration
• Tranquility

Birthstone: June
Zodiac Stone: Gemini and Cancer

Pearls can enhance your mood and provide a sense of security. Pearls are great to have around when you’re feeling nervous or anxious. Calming and soothing emotions, pearls drown out your negative inner voice and allow you to nurture your true self.

Regarded as a stone of wisdom, pearls enhance personal integrity and loyalty. Pearls can help you to find your inner truth as well as the truth of others. Additionally, pearls can attract good luck and wealth and can be used during meditation or manifestation to attract money into your life.

Perfect For:

• Wisdom
• Integrity
• Loyalty

Birthstone: December
Zodiac Stone: Scorpio, Sagittarius, Pisces

Wearing turquoise is said to attract friendship, love, prosperity and good luck. Turquoise can improve relationships by bringing satisfaction and harmony between individuals. Turquoise can aid with issues surrounding creativity. It encourages one to stay in the present moment and experience life fully. Turquoise promotes growth and movement.

Turquoise is considered to have a calming effect, and people often wear it in the belief that it will promote emotional healing. In addition, turquoise is thought to provide support during times of grief, and it is also traditionally used for protection against all forms of negative energy. Worn as an amulet, turquoise will protect travellers from harm, especially when they are far away from home.

Associated With:

• Prosperity
• Protection
• Harmony