Birth Stones: Birthstones By Zodiac Signs

Birthstones: Birthstones By Zodiac Signs - Continued

April 08, 2010- As promised, this article is in continuation to the Birthstones By Zodiac Signs article which has already briefly described the first six zodiac signs & the healing powers associated, according to the table. For a quick snapshot, we have already covered:

Aquarius	Garnet
Pisces	Amethyst
Aries	Blood Stone
Taurus	Sapphire
Gemini	Agate
Cancer	Emerald

This part covers the rest of the six zodiac signs � Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius and Capricorn and their respective birthstones � Onyx, Carnelian, Peridot, Beryl, Topaz & Ruby - with their appearance details and the mystical powers associated with them. Lets cover each of them one by one.

Onyx

This stone occurs in a variety of colors; brown, gray, white, black and more, out of which black is the one found in majority. It is known for combating stress, bringing about spiritual harmony and calm. Also it takes care of physical troubles related to kidney, hair, eyes and nails as well as the emotional disturbances.

Carnelian

Carnelian is a translucent chalcedony variant that occurs in a color which looks like a mix of red, brown and orange. It is known to work well for career, motivation, improving focus, energy, calming fears and creative thinking abilities.

Peridot

Peridot occurs in a sparkling yellow-green kind of a shade. Its mystical healing powers are not focused but bring about general goodness. It is a good healer for heart related issues and physical problems and helps in relive pain in childbirth, warding off nightmares and other depressive emotions. The stone is also known to bring love, wealth, calm, positivity and good health.

Beryl

Beryl is a golden yellowish, mineral stone that occurs in prism-like forms. It is also available in a pink color which is obtained when it is combined with manganese. Other varieties can also be obtained with other chemical additions. Its healing powers include lending confidence, motivation, mental peace and a lot of physical troubles related to glands and bowel.

Topaz

Topaz is colorless in its pure form, but the impure form occurs in a lot of colors, like green, blue, pink, red, yellow, white, brown and orange. It helps in treating endocrinological problems, tissue recovery process and hemorrhages. It balances emotional disturbances, bring peace, calm and harmony with the surroundings and improving appetite.

Ruby

Ruby occurs in a strawberry pink shade that brings wisdom and benevolence. It is also helpful in settling disputes and provides protection from troubles. Wisdom to deal with financial problems is also an additional healing power of the stone.