As a lover of all things zodiac, I feel the need to know every aspect about my sign. What are my traits, who am I compatible with, what is my constellation, and what is my birth stone? But every time I go searching for a stone that represents my zodiac - I get a different answer, and I bet many other people do too. So I am here to tell you your birth stone, your birth crystal, and the difference between the two.
Let’s start with birth stones. A stone, by definition, is a solidified mineral which is made into rock. It is something made organically. Historically, birth stones are meant to be a representation of your personality, they are based off your characteristics which is why they generally match your zodiac so well.
A crystal, in terms of science, is a formation of atoms and molecules that arrange themselves in a regular pattern, creating a crystal. But most of the time crystals are classified by their shape. Birth Crystals aren’t so much a representation of your zodiac - but more of the month itself that you were born in. So, depending if you're a May Gemini or June Gemini, you could have the same Birth Stone as someone else, but differing Birth Crystals.
For instance, you could be born May 29th and have a Pearl Birthstone (the stone of gemini) along with a Chrysoprase Birth Crystal, the crystal of May. You could have someone who is born June 3rd and have a Pearl Birthstone (the stone of Gemini) but with a Moonstone Birth Crystal, for June.
Knowing your Birthstone and your Birth Crystal can help you begin your spiritual journey, if you have never used crystals before I would recommend selecting the one that aligns to your birth month. Your Birth Crystal will help you when you feel overwhelmed or sad and help you find inner peace.
We hope this breakdown has helped to differentiate birth stones and birth crystals. Have a read below if your interested in what your stones and crystals may be:
BIRTH STONES
Capricorn December 22–January 19
Birthstone: Garnet
Aquarius January 20–February 18
Birthstone: Amethyst
Pisces February 19–March 20
Birthstone: Aquamarine
Aries March 21 - April 19
Birthstone: Diamond
Taurus April 20 - May 20
Birthstone: Emerald
Gemini May 21–June 21
Birthstone: Pearl
Cancer June 22–July 22.
Birthstone: Ruby
Leo July 23–August 22
Birthstone: Peridot
Virgo August 23–September 22
Birthstone: Sapphire
Libra September 23–October 23.
Birthstone: Opal
Scorpio October 24–November 21
Birthstone: Topaz
Sagittarius November 22–December 21
Birthstone: Tanzanite
BIRTH CRYSTALS
January
Birth Crystal: Rose Quartz
February
Birth Crystal: Amber
March
Birth Crystal: Jade
April
Birth Crystal: Clear Quartz
May
Birth Crystal: Chrysoprase
June
Birth Crystal: Moonstone
July
Birth Crystal: Carnelian
August
Birth Crystal: Spinel
September
Birth Crystal: Lapis Lazuli
October
Birth Crystal: Pink Tourmaline
November
Birth Crystal: Citrine
December
Birth Crystal: Blue Topaz