_Natal stone_ Beryl. _Guardian angel_ Bariel. _His talismanic gem_ Agate. _Special apostle_ Simon. (Zelotes.) _His gem_ Jacinth. _Zodiacal sign_ Scorpio. _Flower_ Hops. October’s child is born for woe, And life’s vicissitudes must know; But lay a beryl on her breast, And Hope will lull those woes to rest. When fair October to her brings the beryl, No longer need she fear misfortune’s peril. NOVEMBER _Natal stone_ Topaz. _Guardian angel_ Adnachiel. _His talismanic gem_ Amethyst. _Special apostle_ Matthias. _His gem_ Amethyst. _Zodiacal sign_ Sagittarius. _Flower_ Chrysanthemum. Who first comes to this world below With drear November’s fog and snow Should prize the topaz’s amber hue— Emblem of friends and lovers true. Firm friendship is November’s, and she bears True love beneath the topaz that she wears. DECEMBER _Natal stone_ Ruby. _Guardian angel_ Humiel. _His talismanic gem_ Beryl. _Special apostle_ Paul. _His gem_ Sapphire. _Zodiacal sign_ Capricornus. _Flower_ Holly. If cold December give you birth— The month of snow and ice and mirth— Place on your hand a ruby true; Success will bless whate’er you do. December gives her fortune, love and fame If amulet of rubies bear her name. [Illustration: 1. Moss agate mocha stone, Hindoostan. 2. Moss agate, Brazil, S. A.] A HINDU LIST OF GEMS OF THE MONTHS[437] April Diamond May Emerald June Pearl July Sapphire August Ruby September Zircon October Coral November Cat’s-eye December Topaz January Serpent-stone February Chandrakanta March The gold Siva-linga