Aquarius birthstones

The Aquarius season starts at the beginning of the year and represents the winds of change.

People born under this sign are filled with energy and capable of bringing change. They are unpredictable, rebellious and creative. They never follow the crowd or hesitate to try new things. In its best representation, Aquarius is a friendly and inspirational sign. People born under it are humanitarian and idealistic, always ready to fight for the right cause. They value truth, independence, and intelligence.

The gemstones that support and balance Aquarians are Amethysts, Aquamarines, Amazonites, Hessonites, Demantoids and Rose Quartzes. Here is a digest of the most interesting and significant gemstones for Aquarians.

Amethyst

Astrologers believe that amethyst is filled with the power of air just like the Aquarius itself. This gemstone allows to enhance intuition and spiritual guidance, it helps to determine the best course of action in any situation. According to a legend, Saint Valentine wore a ring with this crystal and small Cupid image. Apparently we celebrate Saint Valentine’s Day exactly on Aquarius era not by accident. Some people believe that the Priest even used his ring to bless couples in love because of Amethyst being a symbol of fidelity and purity.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine is one of the best gems for Aquariuses who are trying to make their dreams come true. It also makes them more compassionate, empathetic and humanitarian. This gem’s name comes from Latin words where ‘aqua’ is water and ‘marina’ is sea. The meaning was inspired by the silence and calmness of the sea surface.

It seems like mystery that the sign and its birthstone have the same words root ‘aqua’ but the Aquarius belongs to the different element – the Air. Astrologers explain this phenomenon by the Aquarius perfect social and communication skills not by the sensuality as Water zodiac signs have. Aquamarine colour actually could influence and pacify Aquarius windy spirit.

Demantoids

Demantoids are highly valued for their rich green color and dazzling brilliance. They are known for their ability to enhance the Aquarian’s intuition and sharpen their mental clarity. This gemstone helps to increase the ability to make quick decisions, which is important for Aquariuses who are often caught in a whirlwind of new ideas and constant change.

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