Aquarius
Astrological sign of
Aquarius
The twelve Zodiac signs are an
astrological version of birthstones in addition to the
twelve months according to the Gregorian calendar.
Dates:
January 20 - February 18
First Sign of the
Zodiac:
The Water Bearer
Birthstone of Aquarius:
Amethyst
Alternate Birthstones
of Aquarius:
Garnet and Jasper
Ruling Planet of Aquarius:
Uranus
Ruling Element of
Aquarius:
Air
Birthstone and Zodiac
Signs
The signs of the Zodiac,
including Aquarius, are used to cast horoscopes from
astrological calculations which are used as a guide to
personality, relationships and business affairs. The
Zodiac sign of Aquarius represents the placement in the
sky where the sun was during the time of birth and, in
the case of Aquarius, influences people who were born
between the dates of January 20 - February 18. The
Zodiac sign of Aquarius is ruled by Uranus, one of the
planets in the Solar system. The planet Uranus rules
over the gemstone, or birthstone Amethyst. The Amethyst
has its own unique properties relating to color,
crystalline structure, character and abilities. The
Amethyst gemstone, or birthstone assigned to Aquarius is
believed to influence both positive and negative
personality traits and characteristics of those born
under the astrological sign of Aquarius.
Aquarius Characteristics
& Personality
Aquarius (the
sign of the Water Bearer) is the eleventh sign of the
Zodiac, influencing people born between January 20 -
February 18. The Air signs of Gemini, Libra and Aquarius
are associated with thought, perspective and
communication. Combined with other elements, air feels
that water will obscure it, earth will suffocate it, but
fire will inspire and uplift it. Those born under the
sign of Aquarius possess positive characteristics and
personality traits and are often described as:
-
Independent
-
Creative
-
Entertaining
-
Stimulating
-
Progressive
Negative traits - apt
in some circumstances to be:
Lacking in
concentration
Impractical
Erratic
Rebellious
Apt to dwell on
personal slights
The Aquarius Birthstone
- the Amethyst
The birthstone for Aquarius
is the Amethyst. The Zodiac sign of Aquarius also
responds to Garnet and Jasper. The tradition of giving
gifts of jewelry containing these stones dates back
thousands of years. The gemstone, or birthstone Amethyst
is believed to conduct the energies of the planet Uranus
with which it is sympathetic and that wearing jewelry
containing the gemstone will focus the energies of the
planet and sign through the gem.
Properties of the
Amethyst-
the Aquarius Birthstone
The properties with which
the Amethyst, the birthstone of the Zodiac sign of
Aquarius, is associated are as follows:
- Stability, peace, balance,
courage, inner strength
- Sincerity and a calm
disposition
Healing Properties of
the Amethyst
The healing properties of the Aquarius
birthstone are reputed to be effective for health
problems relating to:
-
Withdrawal
symptoms of any sort of addiction - referred to as
the the "sobriety stone" as it was believed to
prevent drunkenness and used to treat alcoholism and
other types of addictions.
-
Headaches, insomnia, arthritis,
pain relief, circulatory system issues and general
healing
Gemstone
Amethyst
Myths & Legends about
Amethyst
February Birthstone:
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