Zodiac crystals are stones that modern crystal lore pairs with each of the twelve star signs. There is no single official list: pairings differ from book to book and site to site, and most signs have several stones. Below are the stones you will see linked with each sign most often, how they differ from birthstones, and how to choose one as a gift.
Zodiac stones vs. birthstones
The two are easy to confuse:
- Birthstones follow the calendar month. The modern list used by jewelers in the United States was first published in 1912 and has been updated a few times since; spinel was added for August in 2016.
- Zodiac stones follow the star sign, which runs from roughly the 20th of one month to the 20th of the next, and come from astrology and crystal lore rather than from the jewelry trade.
So someone born on March 25 has aquamarine or bloodstone as a March birthstone, but as an Aries is more often linked with carnelian or red jasper.
Crystals for each zodiac sign
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Often paired with carnelian, red jasper and bloodstone: warm, red stones for a fire sign associated with energy and courage.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Often paired with rose quartz, emerald and malachite, green and pink stones for an earth sign associated with comfort and loyalty.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Often paired with citrine, agate and tiger’s eye, bright stones for an air sign associated with curiosity and conversation.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Often paired with moonstone, pearl and selenite. In astrology, Cancer is ruled by the Moon, so moon-colored stones are a natural fit.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Often paired with citrine, tiger’s eye and carnelian, golden stones for a fire sign ruled by the Sun. Peridot is also August’s birthstone.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Often paired with amazonite, moss agate and sapphire, calm greens and blues for a practical earth sign.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Often paired with lapis lazuli, rose quartz and opal, stones associated with harmony and balance.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
Often paired with obsidian, labradorite and topaz, deep and dramatic stones for an intense water sign.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Often paired with turquoise, lapis lazuli and amethyst, stones associated with travel, wisdom and optimism.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Often paired with garnet, black onyx and smoky quartz, grounded, dark stones for a determined earth sign.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Often paired with amethyst, garnet and aquamarine. Amethyst is also February’s birthstone.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Often paired with amethyst, aquamarine and moonstone, soft violets and sea blues for a dreamy water sign.
Our Zodiac Constellation Crystal Frames pair each sign with one stone, shown on the product page. Because lists vary, it may differ from the stones above.
How to choose a zodiac crystal gift
- Combine sign and birthday. For a Pisces born in February, amethyst is both a zodiac stone and the birthstone.
- Choose by element. A simple rule of thumb: warm reds and golds for fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), greens and earthy browns for earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), blues and clear stones for air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius), and violets, blacks and moonstones for water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces).
- Choose by color they love. When in doubt, the stone they will enjoy looking at every day is the right one.
For gifts, see the zodiac constellation frames, the Twelve Zodiac Crystal Spheres Kit or a moon-shaped crystal night light.
Modern birthstones by month
- January: garnet
- February: amethyst
- March: aquamarine, bloodstone
- April: diamond
- May: emerald
- June: pearl, moonstone, alexandrite
- July: ruby
- August: peridot, spinel, sardonyx
- September: sapphire
- October: opal, tourmaline
- November: topaz, citrine
- December: turquoise, zircon, tanzanite
Frequently asked questions
What is my zodiac crystal?
It depends on the source, because modern crystal lore links several stones with each sign. Use the list above as a starting point and choose the stone whose color and meaning you like best.
Is my birthstone the same as my zodiac stone?
Not usually. Birthstones follow calendar months, while zodiac stones follow star signs, which straddle two months and come from a different tradition.
Do zodiac crystals have special powers?
Zodiac pairings come from folklore and astrology. Many people enjoy them as symbols and reminders, but there is no scientific evidence that crystals have special powers.
What is a good zodiac gift?
A crystal that matches their sign, such as a zodiac constellation crystal frame, a set of zodiac crystal spheres, or a crystal in their sign’s colors.