The great cosmic guide to crystals for every zodiac sign

My friends always say that I am the least complicated person when it comes to buying gifts, and for my last birthday I received quite a few little treasures. Two scented candles, a couple of face masks, incense and scented sticks in magical packaging, and black obsidian. A powerful crystal associated with Scorpios, said to help release negativity and emotional overload, while encouraging transformation and personal growth.

Crystals have been attracting me for quite some time now, both because of my inclination toward a more spiritual, read magical, lifestyle and because I am a passionate lover of good statement jewelry. For me, Judith Hall summed up crystals best in her book The Little Book of Crystals, where she says that they “have a stable and unchanging energy pattern, each with a unique frequency and energy field or resonance,” which gives them their special properties. As a result, they “act like tuning forks” and help bring “harmony into the very unstable energy field of the human body.”

In addition to obsidian, I now have quite a nice collection of crystals: rose quartz when I feel that I am not taking enough care of myself, amethyst on my bedside table for calming and better sleep, and opal to encourage intuition and luck, which I most often just throw into my bag when a long and demanding day awaits me. That is why I thought how wonderful it would be in the coming year to gift all my friends a crystal based on their birth month or astrological sign. Of course, to better understand where this practice comes from, I turned to Mojca Zove, the owner of the brand and shop Your Soul Time, who has seriously delved into the historical development and contemporary interpretation of “birthstones.”

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As Mojca explained to me, the association of crystals with astrological signs actually dates back to the 4th century AD, when, in the Greek and Roman world under Egyptian influence, people wrote about the connection between planets and crystals. They believed that planets and crystals held special meanings and connections, and they began to apply these connections in practice. Each planet was assigned a crystal or stone, along with instructions on how to engrave and use these stones for spiritual purposes. These associations largely stemmed from the belief that each planet has its own characteristics and forces that it emits and through which it influences us, and these were linked to the characteristics of semi precious stones. For example, the red ruby was associated with fire and the sun. Over the centuries, planets began to be linked to astrological signs, and as a result each astrological sign also received its own crystal, which was essentially tied to that planet. Leo is ruled by the Sun, and the crystal of the Sun is ruby. Taurus is ruled by Venus, Venus’s crystal is emerald, therefore Taurus’s crystal is emerald. Later, in medieval Europe, the practice of wearing different crystals according to the month of the year became common. In May, people wore emeralds, and in July, rubies. In the 19th century, gifting jewelry according to birth month became a popular trend.

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In the 1930s, due to the growing practice of assigning multiple stones to one sign and the confusion that followed, a standardized list of birthstones was established and has been preserved to this day. The official standardized list is as follows: January: garnet; February: amethyst; March: aquamarine; April: diamond; May: emerald; June: pearl, moonstone, alexandrite; July: ruby; August: peridot, spinel; September: sapphire; October: opal, tourmaline; November: citrine, topaz; December: turquoise, tanzanite, zircon.

A crystal linked to a sign or birth month, as Mojca explained, is meant to emphasize the qualities of a person with that sign, helping them step more fully into their role while balancing other traits. “If I explain this with the example of Pisces, who are extremely open, emotional and sensitive to their surroundings, their crystal according to the standardized list is amethyst or aquamarine, depending on the birth month, which calm and help them find inner silence that Pisces quickly lose due to their sensitivity.” She also added that at Your Soul Time they only partially rely on birthstones, and when choosing the “right” crystal for oneself they encourage listening to one’s own intuition.

If you are still interested in which crystals are associated with your astrological sign and planet, below you will find a cosmic guide to choosing crystals.

Aries (March 21 to April 19)

Sign stones: Diamond, heliotrope (bloodstone), ruby, garnet, carnelian, red jasper
Planet stones Mars: Ruby, garnet, red coral, jasper

Aries is a fiery sign full of courage, determination and vitality. Diamond reflects their strength and resilience, while heliotrope (bloodstone) boosts energy, focus and physical vitality, while keeping Aries grounded. Red jasper brings stability, balances impulsiveness and beautifully complements their fiery nature, while carnelian opens creativity, strengthens personal power and encourages the expression of talents. Together, they form a combination that allows Aries to channel their passion and energy into success and the confident realization of their visions.

Taurus (April 20 to May 20)

Sign stones: Emerald, rose quartz, jade, tourmaline, topaz, emerald
Planet stones Venus: Emerald, rose quartz, white sapphire

Taurus is a sign ruled by Venus, so its stones embody love, harmony and aesthetic balance. Emerald encourages unconditional love and emotional stability, while rose quartz, known as the “stone of love,” encourages Taurus to open up to their emotions, develop self respect and at the same time strengthen relationships with others. Sapphire represents wisdom and loyalty, qualities that align well with Taurus’s reliable and practical nature. This gemstone also helps with easier decision making, something stubborn Taureans sometimes struggle with. Amber is associated with Taurus’s earthy qualities and brings warmth and good fortune.

Gemini (May 21 to June 20)

Sign stones: Agate, pearl, citrine, tiger’s eye, aquamarine, emerald, alexandrite
Planet stones Mercury: Amethyst, citrine, agate, tiger’s eye

Gemini is an air sign known for its curious and agile mind. Aquamarine calms an active mentality and encourages clear communication, while citrine, known as the “stone of success,” strengthens Gemini’s natural intellect and creativity while bringing abundance and positivity. Tiger’s eye helps ground a scattered mind and provides a sense of security, while alexandrite, with its play of colors, symbolizes Gemini’s dual nature and stimulates creativity. Together, these stones support intellectual energy, the ability to express oneself and balance their dual nature.

Cancer (June 21 to July 22)

Sign stones: Moonstone, pearl, selenite, labradorite, ruby
Planet stones Moon: Moonstone, pearl

Cancer is a sign ruled by the Moon, so its stones reflect emotional depth, intuition and care. Moonstone strengthens emotional balance and intuition, while pearl symbolizes purity, loyalty and inner wisdom, making it an ideal match for Cancer’s compassionate and empathetic nature. Carnelian brings courage and motivation and encourages them to embrace their creative side, emerald supports harmony, focus and a sense of security, and ruby, the traditional birthstone of July Cancers, increases vitality, passion and strength, helping them express their emotional and creative sides with confidence and elegance.

Leo (July 23 to August 22)

Sign stones: Diamond, sunstone, yellow sapphire, amber, tiger’s eye, fire agate, citrine
Planet stones Sun: Ruby, diamond, carnelian

Leo is a natural leader with fiery energy and charisma, emphasized by their stones. Sunstone boosts vitality and self confidence, while tiger’s eye brings courage, focus and inner stability. Fire agate stimulates creativity and passion, ruby enhances vitality and leadership abilities, and citrine adds positivity and abundance. These stones strengthen Leo’s natural traits such as charisma, generosity and ambition, while also offering balance, grounding and protection from negative energies.

Virgo (August 23 to September 22)

Sign stones: Sapphire, peridot, amazonite, green jasper, carnelian
Planet stones Mercury: Amethyst, emerald, citrine, agate

Virgo is an analytical, thoughtful and earthy sign that needs crystals supporting focus, clarity and inner balance. Blue sapphire symbolizes wisdom, concentration and integrity, while peridot brings a sense of joy, abundance and transformation. The analytical mind of Virgo benefits from the calming energy of amazonite, which also enhances communication and organizational skills. Carnelian stimulates creativity and self confidence, citrine adds energy and vitality, and green agate connects Virgo with nature and growth. Together, these stones support Virgo’s analytical strength, stability and ability to realize ideas with elegance and discernment.

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Libra (September 23 to October 22)

Sign stones: Opal, lapis lazuli, rose quartz, turquoise, aquamarine, tourmaline
Planet stones Venus: Emerald, rose quartz, white sapphire

Libras are a sign of diplomacy, aesthetics and balance, reflected in their stones as well. Opals enhance Libra’s diplomatic and charming nature, support emotional balance and improve decision making abilities. Lapis lazuli encourages communication, wisdom and intuition, while rose quartz encourages Libras to express their true emotions while fostering self love and compassion for others. Peridot brings clarity and happiness and reduces stress, tourmaline helps maintain inner stability, and aquamarine calms and supports decision making. These stones emphasize Libra’s ability to express elegance, balance and subtle strength in relationships.

Scorpio (October 23 to November 21)

Sign stones: Obsidian, garnet, ruby, malachite, labradorite, amethyst, topaz, opal
Planet stones Pluto, traditionally Mars: Ruby, garnet, moldavite, quartz

Scorpios are a sign of depth, passion and transformation, which is reflected in their crystals. Known for their intensity, they are further supported by the mystical energy of labradorite, which strengthens intuition and inner power. Amethyst calms, enhances psychic abilities and awareness, topaz brings clarity and emotional balance, opal highlights Scorpio’s mystery and depth, and malachite supports transformation, one of their strongest traits. Black obsidian helps Scorpios release negativity and emotional burdens and encourages transformation and personal growth.

Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21)

Sign stones: Turquoise, topaz, amethyst, sodalite, blue lace agate, citrine, zircon
Planet stones Jupiter: Yellow sapphire, jasper, turquoise

Sagittarius is a sign of freedom, wisdom and an adventurous spirit. Turquoise is the official stone of Sagittarius, known for balancing their fiery nature with its calming blue green energy while promoting communication and protection. Topaz calms their restless spirit and strengthens philosophical thinking, amethyst encourages wisdom, intuition and spiritual harmony. Sodalite supports clear expression and thinking, blue lace agate helps them find balance and harmony during their adventures while reducing stress and anxiety. Citrine and zircon add positivity, energy and support on Sagittarius’s adventurous life journey.

Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)

Sign stones: Black onyx, smoky quartz, garnet, obsidian, blue sapphire, topaz, peridot
Planet stones Saturn: Onyx, sapphire, hematite, lapis lazuli

Capricorns are a sign of discipline, ambition and practicality, and therefore need crystals that guide and ground them. Garnet’s grounding energy aligns with Capricorn’s practical and ambitious nature and supports success, courage and self discipline. Black onyx provides protection and support in overcoming challenges, while obsidian aids inner transformation and enhances intuition. Blue sapphire brings wisdom and focus, topaz strengthens clarity and personal growth so that ambitions can be fully realized, and peridot promotes harmony and growth. Together, these stones allow Capricorn to pursue goals with strength, stability and elegant self confidence.

Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)

Sign stones: Amethyst, labradorite, aquamarine, aventurine, lapis lazuli, garnet, turquoise, blue topaz
Planet stones Uranus, traditionally Saturn: Uranus amethyst, amazonite, aquamarine; Saturn blue sapphire, yellow calcite

Aquarius is a sign of innovation, humanitarianism and independence. Aquamarine encourages clear communication, emotional balance and courage. Amethyst, a crystal of inner peace, strengthens Aquarius’s intuitive and humanitarian qualities, stimulates creativity and brings inner calm. Blue topaz encourages the expression of unique ideas and visions while boosting self confidence and personal growth. Garnet adds energy and protection, turquoise also supports creativity and protection, and blue sapphire brings wisdom and focus. Together, these stones allow Aquarius to express independence, visionary power and creativity with airy lightness and balance.

Pisces (February 19 to March 20)

Sign stones: Amethyst, aquamarine, pearl, moonstone, jade
Planet stones Jupiter: Yellow sapphire, aquamarine, topaz, citrine

Pisces are a sign of compassion, intuition and spirituality, reflected in their stones. Aquamarine brings calm, emotional balance and clarity in decision making, while the spiritual energy of amethyst strengthens Pisces’s intuition and compassion, accelerates emotional healing and restores inner peace. Pisces are a highly spiritual sign, so moonstone is especially beneficial as it enhances intuition, inspires creativity, success and good fortune in love and business matters. Jade brings harmony, balance and luck. Together, these stones allow Pisces to express their emotional and intuitive nature with gentleness, strength and emotional intelligence.