Birthstones with its meaning and importance

There are a lot of tradition and history surrounding the practice of wearing birthstones. Many people believe that the idea of wearing birthstones started out as a marketing gimmick by companies selling jewelry, but the reason behind the practice is much, much deeper than that. The practice of wearing birthstones has deep roots in religion and astrology.

The Meaning behind the Stones

Here are the different birthstones for each month  and the meaning behind these stones.

1. January. The Garnet ( also known as Tamda in hindi ) is the birthstone for the month of January. The bright red color of the garnet is associated with blood and thus give good health upon its wearer. The garnet is also said to provide protection against nightmares and against the dangers posed by being alone in the dark. A person who favours the garnet is said to possess great patience and the capacity to face hardships. This person whose birthstone is the garnet is consistent with his or her deeds and is blessed with a creative mind.

2. February. A person born on the month of February has the Amethyst ( also known as Kathela in hindi ) for his or her birthstone. Amethyst is said to bring peace and clarity of the mind to its wearer. This gem also brings him or her a high sense of self-awareness and intuition.

3. March. For the person born in March, Aquamarine ( also known as Beruz in hindi ) is his or her birthstone. This stone is said to bring friendliness in its wearer personality, making him or her a strong and loyal companion. Because of its sea-blue color, the aquamarine is said to grant its wearer protection when he or she goes swimming traveling by water.

4. April. The Diamond ( also known as Heera in hindi ) , the stone of strength, innocence, is the birthstone of people born in April. Because the diamond is the hardest gemstone, it symbolizes success and excellence, and is believed to bring forth good fortune. The diamond is also said to bring forward the purity of its wearer and encourages him or her to be truthful .

5. May. The birthstone of people born in May is the gemstone of peace and healing  the Emerald (also known as Panna in hindi ). It is believed that wearers of emeralds grants good health and protection against illness. Wearers of emeralds are also said to have a higher level of positive energy and possess the ability to communicate well with others.

6. June. Pearls ( also known as Moti in hindi ) , produced by oysters and therefore the only gemstones that came from a living creature, is the birthstone of people born in June. June is the month of weddings in the Western world, and so the pearl has come to be associated with successful marriages, as well as with faith, loyalty.

7. July. The  Ruby ( also known as Manik in hindi ) is the birthstone for July. It is of blood red colour, the ruby is considered to be the gemstone for giving ability to control fear, giving mental and physical strength . It is also said to bring in its wearer integrity and content. The ruby is also said to inspire people to maintain close relations with others.

8. August. People born in August have the Peridot ( also called Zabarzast in hindi ) as their birthstone. The peridot is said to award a high  sense of dignity upon its wearer, and to bring upon him or her good fortune. It is also believed to provide its wearer protection against evil intentions and against the terrors of the night.

9. September. Sapphire (also known as Pukhraj in hindi ) is the birthstone of September. It is a gemstone that is thought to build wisdom and clarity of thought in its wearer, as well as allow him or her  to be aware of truth no matter how deeply it is buried. The sapphire also inspires its wearer to develop positive energy in his or her soul.

10. October. The birthstone for October is the Opal ( also known as Upal in hindi ) . The opal, with its varying colors, is associated with depth in emotions. A person who wears the opal is granted the ability to feel deeply for his or her fellow person, to look at life with hope .

11. November. Topaz ( also known as tapas in hindi ) , the birthstone for the month of November, is a gemstone that represents health in body as well as health in mind. Wearing the topaz is said to create a personal ability to heal his or her own body in times of illness or injury. It is also thought to bring practicality and creativity in its wearer.

12. December. Wearing the Turquoise ( also known as Phiroza in hindi ) , the birthstone of December, is believed to bring luck and prosperity to its wearer in time for the coming New Year. The turquoise is also said to remove negative thoughts that can the obstruct happiness and good fortune.

The practice of wearing birthstones goes deeper beyond any marketing gimmicks. It is a practice that has ancient origins, with deep roots in religion and astrology. Birthstones are versatile gifts to give on any season or occasion. Giving birthstones to loved ones shows caring and deep regard.