Gemstones: Their uses in magick
- Elements of Classical Magic
- The traditional rulerships according to Josephus are as follows
- Aries (Mars) = Carnelian
- Taurus (Venus) = Peridot
- Gemini (Mercury) = Emerald
- Cancer (Moon) = Ruby
- Leo (Sun) = Lapis-lazuli
- Virgo (Mercury) = Onyx
- Libra (Venus) = Sapphire
- Scorpio (Mars) = Agate
- Sagittarius (Jupiter) = Amethyst
- Capricorn (Saturn) = Topaz
- Aquarius (Saturn) = Beryl
- Pisces (Jupiter) = Jasper
Agate: Agate is the birthstone of Taurus (Bull): April 20 - May 20. Agate guards against danger.
Alexandrite: Aquamarine along with bloodstone are birthstones of Pisces (Fish): Feb. 19 - March 20. Alexandrite along with pearls and moonstone are birthstones of Gemini (Twins): May 21 - June 21. Alexandrite is a stone of good omen.
Amber: Amber brings good luck. It is associated with time, cycles and longevity.
Amethyst: Curing and preventing intoxication.
Aquamarine: It provides courage and strengthens the will. Aquamarine protects against the wiles of the devil. Others say that the Aquamarine is an excellent stone for meditation.
Citrine: Citrine is said to help one connect with Spirit. Citrine along with topaz are birthstones of Scorpius (Scorpion): Oct. 24 - Nov. 21 .
Emerald: Miraculous healing properties.
Hecatolite: Moonstone. The Romans admired moonstone, as they believed it was born from solidified rays of the Moon. Both the Romans and Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities.
Jacinth (Zircon): A talisman against tempests.
Peridot: Power over sleep and dreams.
