Difference between revisions of "Gemstones: Their uses in magick"
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− | ;The traditional rulerships are as follows | + | ;The traditional rulerships according to ''Josephus'' are as follows |
− | :Aries (Mars) = | + | :Aries (Mars) = Carnelian |
− | :Taurus (Venus) = | + | :Taurus (Venus) = Peridot |
:Gemini (Mercury) = Emerald | :Gemini (Mercury) = Emerald | ||
− | :Cancer (Moon) | + | :Cancer (Moon) = Ruby |
− | :Leo (Sun) = | + | :Leo (Sun) = Lapis-lazuli |
− | :Virgo (Mercury) | + | :Virgo (Mercury) = Onyx |
− | :Libra (Venus) | + | :Libra (Venus) = Sapphire |
− | :Scorpio (Mars) | + | :Scorpio (Mars) = Agate |
− | :Sagittarius (Jupiter) | + | :Sagittarius (Jupiter) = Amethyst |
− | :Capricorn (Saturn) | + | :Capricorn (Saturn) = Topaz |
− | :Aquarius (Saturn) | + | :Aquarius (Saturn) = Beryl |
− | :Pisces (Jupiter) | + | :Pisces (Jupiter) = Jasper |
Latest revision as of 17:47, 2 April 2021
- 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.