There are twelve signs of the zodiac; Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

We are constantly being asked - during the course of our workshops and seminars - to recommend an appropriate stone which corresponds to a particular birth sign.

In all our experience the only accurate way in which to ascertain the correct birthstone for any individual is for that person to visit a properly qualified astrologist and for a detailed chart to be constructed based on the person's place of birth, date of birth and the exact time of birth.

Any other method is too vague and generalized; and most certainly cannot possibly be considered seriously!

A few years ago, to prove our theory,  We carefully read as many books as we could lay our hands upon which contained information relating to the astrological use of gemstones.

From all the information available we then compiled our own comprehensive list, birthsign by birthsign, encompassing all the 'recommended' birthstones which each book suggested would be appropriate for each sign of the zodiac.

When our task was completed we discovered that every birth-sign had at least nine gemstones which, according to all the books, would be suitable for people being born under that particular sign of the zodiac.....

However, using our own intuition, logic and a little common-sense, we managed to produce the following chart which we find useful as a guide (and a guide only!) when we are asked to recommend a particular gemstone for someone's birth-sign:-

                                                Aries -        jasper, ruby

                                                Taurus -      rose quartz, lapis lazuli, carnelian, sapphire

                                                Gemini -     citrine, rock crystal, tigers eye, agate, rutile quartz.

                                                Cancer -     olivine, emerald, moonstone

                                                Leo -          quartz crystal, diamond, agate

                                                Virgo -        carnelian, agate, jasper, sapphire

                                                Libra -        emerald, aventurine, jade, sapphire

                                                Scorpio -    garnet,bloodstone,ruby,jasper,beryl

                                                Sagittarius - topaz,jacinth,obsidian snowflake

                                                Capricorn - smokey quartz, ruby, onyx, jet

                                                Aquarius -   turquoise, malachite, aquamarine, moonstone

                                                Pisces -       amethyst,opal, moonstone