@Mictorrani 22 March 2022

Month Stones *This article indirectly connects to several previous topics:* *Gems**, my previous* *series on Zodiacs and Months**,* *Numbers**,* *Symbols* *– and, of course,* *History**.* https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/index-over-my-articles-at-read-cash-5f7c1e34#gems https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/index-over-my-articles-at-read-cash-5f7c1e34#calendars-amp-time https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/index-over-my-articles-at-read-cash-5f7c1e34#numbers https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/index-over-my-articles-at-read-cash-5f7c1e34#symbols https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/index-over-my-articles-at-read-cash-5f7c1e34#history Stones, or gems, associated with certain months or zodiacal signs are found in several traditions. From the beginning a form of magic where stones would affect their bearers in various ways, not at least their health, some people today are seeing them as merely fun symbols, and jewellers, no doubt, find them a commercial asset. I will not examine the theoretical background at this time, but just briefly outline some of the correspondences. Believable or not, amusing or not - that is your own choice - but just like astrology, this is a very real part of our cultural history. https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/colour-cosmology-i-cultures-alchemy-ae1e6198#introduction One tradition suggests that the origin of birthstones are the gems of the breastplate of Aaron, which is described in Exodus. There they denoted the twelve tribes of Israel, and possibly the Zodiac. Other traditions exist, however, for example from India and Tibet. They might differ to some degree. The gems of Aaron's breastplate. First in Hebrew, then according to translation to Greek, and finally according to King James Bible: 1. Odem, Sardion, Sardius 2. Pitdah, Topazion, Topaz 3. Bareketh, Smaragdos, Carbuncle 4. Nophak, Anthrax, Emerald 5. Sappir, Sappheiros, Sapphire 6. Yahalom, Iaspis, Diamond 7. Leshem, Ligurion, Ligure 8. Shebo, Achates, Agate 9. Ahlamah, Amethystos, Amethyst 10. Tarshish, Chrysolithos, Beryl 11. Shoham, Beryllion, Onyx 12. Yashpheh, Onychion, Jasper As is evident, there are strange translation errors developing throughout the times, partly due to different uses of terms involved. We do not really know what gems the Hebrews had, but that it was not in accordance with the English list is evident. This was a poor people, the cost of such gems, if they were even known at the time, would have been astronomical. Here is one listing of month, stone, flower, and quality they symbolise. Sometimes more than one of each. The list is in no way exhaustive. Many variations and other traditions exist. January: Garnet, Emerald (Tibet); Carnation; Pride, Faith, Distinction and Constancy. February: Amethyst, Bloodstone (Tibet); Violet, Iris; Seriousness, Hope, Happiness & Sincerity. March: Aquamarine, Bloodstone, Jade (Tibet); Daffodil, Jonquil; Wisdom, Courage & Hope. April: Diamond, Opal (Tibet); Sweet Pea, Daisy ; Innocence, Modesty & Joy. May: Emerald, Sapphire (Tibet), Agate (India); Lily-of-the-Valley; Love, Peace, Chastity, Humility, & Tranquillity. June: Pearl, Alexandrite, Moonstone (Tibet); Rose; Wealth, Purity & Wisdom. July: Ruby, Onyx; Larkspur; Freedom, Levity, Nobility & Passion. August: Chrysoprase, Peridot, Sardonyx, Diamond (Tibet), Sapphire (India); Gladiolus; Friendship, Remembrance, Joy & Power. September: Sapphire, Agate (Tibet), Moonstone (India); Aster; Truth, Patience & Hope. October: Opal, Tourmaline, Pink Sapphire, Jasper (Tibet); Marigold (Calendula); Hope, Tender Love & Confidence. November: Topaz, Citrine, Pearl (Tibet), Cat's Eye (India); Chrysanthemum; Loyalty, Compassion, Faith, Fidelity & Friendship. December: Turquoise, Blue Topaz, Lapis lazuli, Onyx (Tibet), Ruby (India, Arabia); Narcissus; Success & Understanding. Gemstones are also assigned to the Zodiac, and perhaps that is the original idea. The first is the birthstone; the second the Talisman stone, which was said to protect from evil. Aries: Bloodstone; Topaz Taurus: Sapphire; Garnet Gemini: Agate; Emerald Cancer: Emerald; Sapphire Leo: Onyx; Diamond Virgo: Carnelian; Zircon Libra: Peridot; Agate Scorpio: Beryl; Amethyst Sagittarius: Topaz; Beryl Capricorn: Ruby; Onyx Aquarius: Garnet; Jasper Pisces: Amethyst; Ruby Here, too, other lists exist. Read the whole series about Zodiacs & Months: Zodiac, Month, Year: Some Scientific Elementa https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/zodiac-month-year-some-scientific-elementa-1ba8efbb History of Months I: Julian - Gregorian - Christian Months https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/history-of-months-i-julian-gregorian-christian-months-22243451 History of Months II: Islamic/Arabic Months https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/history-of-months-ii-islamicarabic-months-87ce10ba History of Months III: Ancient Egypt & Babylonia https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/history-of-months-iii-ancient-egypt-babylonia-3964b538 History of Months IV: India, China, The French Revolution & The Cruelty of April https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/history-of-months-iv-india-china-the-french-revolution-the-cruelty-of-april-300ec314 Other related articles: About Zodiacs & Astrology (Egyptian, Babylonian, Indian, Chinese) https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/about-zodiacs-astrology-egyptian-babylonian-indian-chinese-41e79317 Number Magic 3: Twelve https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/number-magic-3-twelve-17e84054 Colour & Cosmology I – Cultures & Alchemy (about “correspondences”) https://read.cash/@Mictorrani/colour-cosmology-i-cultures-alchemy-ae1e6198 Copyright © 2011, 2019, 2021 Meleonymica/Mictorrani. 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