Astrology and gemstones meet in many symbolic traditions. Some people use these correspondences as a source of inspiration, while others simply choose stones for their color or appearance.
The associations presented here are cultural and symbolic. They do not describe effects produced by stones and are not based on scientifically proven medical properties.
The four astrological elements
Fire — Aries, Leo, Sagittarius: traditionally associated with action, enthusiasm, and momentum.
Earth — Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn: associated with stability, practicality, and perseverance.
Air — Gemini, Libra, Aquarius: associated with communication, ideas, and curiosity.
Water — Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces: associated with sensitivity, intuition, and the emotional world.
Some stones traditionally associated with the signs
Aries: garnet, carnelian, sunstone.
Taurus: jade, rose quartz, green aventurine.
Gemini: fluorite, blue chalcedony, aquamarine.
Cancer: moonstone, pearl, rose quartz.
Leo: citrine, peridot, tiger’s eye.
Virgo: jasper, green aventurine, lapis lazuli.
Libra: rose quartz, kunzite, green aventurine.
Scorpio: garnet, labradorite, obsidian.
Sagittarius: turquoise, sodalite, amethyst.
Capricorn: smoky quartz, hematite, garnet.
Aquarius: amethyst, fluorite, labradorite.
Pisces: aquamarine, moonstone, amazonite.
Choosing beyond your sign
These correspondences are not rules. A stone may appeal to you for its color, texture, history, or the personal meaning you give it, regardless of your astrological sign.
To explore traditional associations further, visit our Astrology and gemstones page.
Related jewelry
The Noctis bracelet with lapis lazuli and citrine and the Lunea amethyst necklace feature several stones mentioned in these traditions.
Maria Elisabeth