Libra. September 22 to October 23. The Chrysolite. Through Libra’s sign it is quite well To free yourself from evil spell, For in her gem surcease doth dwell, The chrysolite. Scorpio. October 23 to November 21. The Beryl. Through Scorpio this gem so fair Is that which every one should wear, Or tears of sad repentance bear,— The beryl. Sagittarius. November 21 to December 21. The Topaz. Who first comes to this world below Under Sagittarius should know That their true gem should ever show A topaz. Capricorn. December 21 to January 21. The Ruby. Those who live in Capricorn No trouble shall their brows adorn If they this glowing gem have worn, The ruby. An old Spanish list of the gems of the zodiacal signs differs from those given above, and probably represents Arab tradition:[452] Aries—Crystal Taurus—Ruby and diamond Gemini—Sapphire Cancer—Agate and beryl Leo—Topaz Virgo—Magnet Libra—Jasper Scorpio—Garnet Sagittarius—Emerald Capricorn—Chalcedony Aquarius—Amethyst Pisces— Of planetary stones[453] there is assigned to the sun the jacinth and the chrysolite, when this latter name was applied to the yellow Brazilian chrysoberyl, while the moon controls the beryl, the rock-crystal and also the pearl. To the share of Venus fall the sapphire and carbuncle as well as coral and pearl; usually the emerald is the stone of Venus. Mars lays claim to the diamond, jacinth, and ruby, the last-named stone according with the ruddy hue of our neighbor planet. Under the control of Jupiter are placed the emerald, sapphire, amethyst, and turquoise, so that this planet has the richest assortment of gems; it will be remarked that the celestial sapphire unites the influence of Venus and Jupiter, the two especially propitious planets. Lastly, far-away Saturn must be content with all dark, black, and brittle stones; there was, indeed, little inducement to wear a Saturnian stone, for the influence of this cold and distant planet was always regarded as baleful. [Illustration: 1. A necklace of banded and variegated agates, onyx, carnelians and sards. First Century A.D. 2. Beads of carnelian artificially marked for “good luck.” The marking is produced by an application of potash and soda. Ancient Persian.]