How Your Birth Stone Can Heal

Your birth stone is a gem stone that has power during the month in which you were born. Some say they evolved from 12 stones mentioned in the Bible, while others say they represent the 12 Apostles. Still other traditions say your birth stone, or natal stone is a talisman. There are also power stones, planet stones, and astral stones, just to name a few. But no matter what your beliefs about these gem stones may be, it's proven that certain gem stones can heal.

Here you'll learn what your birth stone or stones are and what ailments they can aid in healing. Their vibrations, color, shape, and properties are what gives them the power to facilitate healing.

Birth Stone for January, February, May, and October

Garnet. If you were born in January, February, May or October, Garnet is one of your birth stones. Wear or carry this stone if you're lacking energy or feeling ungrounded. It also works on depression, back pain, impotence, bladder infections, low blood pressure, shock and colds. It's especially helpful if the Garnet is a square stone, because the square is associated with the first Chakra, related to these ailments.

Birth Stone for February, March, April, and November

Imperial Topaz. If you were born in February, March, April or November, Imperial Topaz is one of your birth stones. Use this stone for digestive disorders, gas, liver problems, gallstones, diabetes, hypoglycaemia, and hypothyroid. It also helps with food allergies, muscle cramps, nervous disorders, depression, exhaustion and breathing problems, and lymphatic problems. Finally, Imperial Topaz assists in releasing fears and building bones.

Birth Stone for June

Emerald. If you were born in June (also January, May, August and September), Emerald is one of your birth stones. This usually green stone aids in healing many heart and lung-related issues. These include Heart and lung problems, breathing difficulties, fatigue, tension, insomnia and high blood pressure. On en emotional level, it heals feelings of negativity, anger, paranoia, loneliness, and promotes harmony and balance. Finally, Emerald helps with emotional stability, calms fear of death, soothes the spirit and nerves, and strengthens the immune system.

Birth Stone for May, July, and August

Carnelian. If you were born in May, July or August, Carnelian is one of your natal stones. Wear, carry or keep this stone in your home or workplace to heal feelings of repression and inhibition, skin problems, allergies, muscle cramps and spasms, kidney problems, and constipation. Because these are associated with the second Chakra, it helps even more to use a crescent-shaped stone.

Birth Stone for Septemberand December

Lapis Lazuli. If you were born in September or December, Lapis Lazuli is one of your birth stones. Use this stone if you have pain, diarrhea, intestinal agitation, and infections in the eyes, ears or nose. Lapis Lazuli also helps with psychic exhaustion and releasing negative patterns, and promotes inspiration. A round stone is best, because it's the shape of the sixth Chakra, which controls these systems.

There are many other gem stones you can use to heal these and other symptoms and conditions. However, choosing one that is your birth stone is especially helpful. You may already have birth stone jewelry. So if it can help you heal, it serves an even greater purpose.

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