The Curious Lore of Precious Stones: Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetaryKunz, George Frederick
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The Curious Lore of Precious Stones: Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary
Kunz, George Frederick
Gems; Gems -- Folklore
_Natal stone_ Garnet.
_Guardian angel_ Gabriel.
_His talismanic gem_ Onyx.
_Special apostle_ Simon Peter.
_His gem_ Jasper.
_Zodiacal sign_ Aquarius.
_Flower_ Snowdrop.
No gems save garnets should be worn
By her who in this month is born;
They will insure her constancy,
True friendship and fidelity.
The gleaming garnet holds within its sway
Faith, constancy, and truth to one alway.
FEBRUARY
_Natal stone_ Amethyst.
_Guardian angel_ Barchiel.
_His talismanic gem_ Jasper.
_Special apostle_ Andrew.
_His gem_ Carbuncle.
_Zodiacal sign_ Pisces.
_Flower_ Primrose.
The February-born may find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If she an amethyst will wear.
Let her an amethyst but cherish well,
And strife and care can never with her dwell.
MARCH
_Natal stone_ Jasper, bloodstone.
_Guardian Angel_ Malchediel.
_His talismanic gem_ Ruby.
_Special apostles_ James and John.
_Their gem_ Emerald.
_Zodiacal sign_ Aries.
_Flower_ Ipomœa, violet.
Who on this world of ours her eyes
In March first opens may be wise,
In days of peril firm and brave,
Wears she a bloodstone to her grave.
Who wears a jasper, be life short or long,
Will meet all dangers brave and wise and strong.
APRIL
_Natal stone_ Diamond, sapphire.
_Guardian angel_ Ashmodei.
_His talismanic gem_ Topaz.
_Special apostle_ Philip.
_His gem_ Carnelian.
_Zodiacal sign_ Taurus.
_Flower_ Daisy.
She who from April dates her years
Diamonds should wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow This stone
Emblem of innocence is known.
Innocence, repentance—sun and shower—
The diamond or the sapphire is her dower.
MAY
_Natal stone_ Emerald.
_Guardian angel_ Amriel.
_His talismanic gem_ Carbuncle.
_Special apostle_ Bartholomew.
_His gem_ Chrysolite.
_Zodiacal sign_ Gemini.
_Flower_ Hawthorn.
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