Reflections ~ Your Zodiac Colors

Aries	Taurus	Gemini	Cancer
Leo	Virgo	Libra	Scorpio
Sagittarius	Capricorn	Aquarius	Pisces
Magical Powers Of Gemstones	Gemstones Of The Zodiac	Months - Flowers & Their Meanings

Aries is associated with bright red and black. This sign usually prefers bold, bright colors that have assertive undertones. Black is a power color and red is the color of life, energy, excitement, risk, danger, and daring, which suits the Aries personality. Aries is ruled by Mars, the red planet which is associated with the Greco-Roman God of war. Aries usually prefers large, bold blocks of color, though may also be drawn to geometric patterns.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Aries Birthstone: Diamond

Aries has an assertive nature, a drive towards individuality, and the conscious aim of establishing energetic leadership.

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Taurus usually prefers deep blues, violets, and sometimes pastels. This sign is associated with colors that soothe and create harmony and peace. Calm floral colors, such as lilac, are linked to the sign of Taurus. Also linked is the color of copper, because of its association with Venus, the ruler of Taurus. Venus is linked to all things beautiful and Taurus colors often have luscious or sensuous associations. Taurus is associated with soft floral patterns or batiks. Taurus prefers patterns that suggest nature or natural things.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Taurus Birthstone: Emerald

Taurus has a conservative, rather fixed nature, a drive towards possessiveness, and a conscious aim involved with the realization of material security.

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Gemini is linked to bright blue, bright green, yellow, and all geometric patterns. Gemini's usually like their colors bright and bold and are drawn to interesting patterns. Gemini is ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication and quick-change, which means that Gemini preferences may change from day to day, though this sign tends to stick with cheerful colors. Gemini's are usually drawn to complicated patterns that take thought to interpret and contain many different elements. Patterns that include lines rather than curves are associated with Gemini.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Gemini Birthstone: Pearl or Alexandrite

Gemini has a quick, changeable nature, a drive towards a versatile development of self-awareness, and a conscious aim involved with establishing intellectual communication with others.

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Cancer is associated with ocean-blue and silver. This is a water sign with strong ties to the ocean and to the moon (which is probably the origin of the link to silver). This Moon-ruled sign tends to prefer cool, soothing colors that suggest peace and depth and exert a calming influence. Blue is also favored by this sign due to its healing association; blue is a color of healing and Cancer is a sign that tends to nurture and heal the sick. Patterns associated with Cancer are loose, curving, rolling backgrounds such as waves or clouds. Cancer usually prefers patterns that suggest nature or natural things.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Cancer Birthstone: Ruby

Cancer has a retiring, moody nature, a drive towards establishing romantic attachments, and a conscious aim involved with the sensitive unfolding of a rich emotional life.

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Leo the lion is linked to royal colors. This warm, Sun-ruled sign tends to prefer royal red, royal blue, royal purple, and/or gold. The only thing these color preferences have in common is that they're all very strong, bright, positive, and powerful. In general Leo is associated with warm colors, or warm shades of the cooler colors (very rich mixtures of blue and a purple that tends more toward the red than the blue). Leo's usually prefer solid blocks of bright color to complicated patterns. Leo is drawn to all things bold, bright and splashy.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Leo Birthstone: Peridot

Leo has an exuberant and proud nature, a drive towards vivifying experiences or creativity, and a conscious aim involved with dignified self-expression.

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Virgo gravitates toward earthy colors, particularly forest green, navy blue, and sometimes soft, dark shades of brown or gray. This sign usually doesn't like bold or splashy colors and prefers neutral or blending tones that create a stylish effect. This sign, like Gemini, is Mercury-ruled and therefore may have fluctuating preferences, but Virgo is associated with a darker, more natural set of colors, though Virgo is also associated with beige, tan, and khaki due to their classic appeal. Virgo's enjoy the look of patterns, though they usually prefer to wear unpatterned clothing because they don't like a cluttered look.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Virgo Birthstone: Sapphire

Virgo has a conscientious practical nature, a drive towards thoroughness in service, and a conscious aim involved with establishing just principles of order.

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Libra is a Venus-ruled sign and is linked to lighter versions of the Taurus colors: pale blue and lavender or lilac. In general, Libra gravitates toward cheerful yet understated colors that create a mild, harmonious, or soothing effect. Libra is also associated with all types of understated and beautiful patterns, from demask to floral.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Libra Birthstone: Opal

Libra has a gentle, discriminative nature, a drive towards the enjoyment of harmony, and a conscious aim involved with establishing stability and beauty in the environment.

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Scorpio is associated with dark, brooding colors, such as blood red, jet black, maroon, or brick. Scorpio colors are intense, powerful, and often associated with sex, mystery, and great depth. Scorpio is associated with nebulous or intriguing patterns suggesting things that are hidden or mysterious.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Scorpio Birthstone: Topaz or Citrine

Scorpio has an intense, strong-willed nature, a drive towards regeneration, and a conscious aim involved with the exercise of power - usually over others.

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Sagittarius is an upbeat sign. It is associated with brighter versions of the Virgo colors. Sagittarius is linked to cheerful earth tones such as warm brown and deep green, though it is also linked to sky-blue due to the expansive nature of Jupiter, this sign's ruler. Sagittarius is a very natural, freedom-loving sign and usually prefers colors that would occur in nature. Tan and forest colors such as khaki are also associated. Sagittarians usually prefer simple, monochromatic color schemes.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Sagittarius Birthstone: Turquoise or Blue Zircon

Sagittarius has a dignified, restless nature, a drive towards the exploration of ideas, and a conscious aim involved with the attainment of wisdom through experience.

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Capricorn gravitates toward the traditional and power
colors, such as gray and black. This Saturn-ruled sign usually dislikes patterns and prefers monochromatic color schemes that create smooth, unbroken lines or blocks of color. Saturn and Capricorn are associated with colors and patterns that suggest solidity and endurance, such as stones or blocks. Capricorn's are drawn to understated, classic colors and patterns.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Capricorn Birthstone: Garnet

Capricorn has a cautious though ambitious nature, a drive towards the practical expression of duty, and a conscious aim involved with being useful and dependable.

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Aquarius is associated with neon colors, bright blue and green, all shades of purple, and geometric designs. This Uranus-ruled sign is drawn to bright and splashy things, though may prefer to wear very basic monochromatic outfits composed of blue, green, or purple. Aquarius is also associated with exciting, electric patterns, particularly if they look futuristic. This a very progressive sign with an affinity with anything related to outer space, so patterns that suggest skies, planets, stars, or UFOs are associated, as are patterns related to technology or science.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Aquarius Birthstone: Amethyst

Aquarius has an unconventional, humanitarian nature, a drive towards a detached, if original, pursuit of truth, and a conscious aim involved with the expression of useful knowledge.

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Pisces is a highly psychic water sign, drawn to ocean colors, white, silver, and deep violet. Deep violet and white are associated with mysticism, which falls under the rulership of Pisces' ruling planet: Neptune. Ocean colors are associated with psychic or intuitive faculties and silver is associated with purity or spiritual attainment. It is also the color of many fish, and Pisces is the sign of two fishes swimming in opposite directions. Pisces is drawn to nebulous, gentle curving or rolling patterns such as waves, clouds, smoke, ripples, ghosts, and dancing lights. This sign usually prefers soft blendings of colors into one another rather than sharp lines delineating bold segments of color. Pisces also prefers patterns that give the suggestion of nature, natural things, the spiritual, or the mystical.

Gemstones & Personality Traits

Pisces Birthstone: Aquamarine

Pisces has an imaginative, highly emotional nature, a drive towards the sympathetic understanding of others, and a conscious aim involved with the search for emotional balance.

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Magical Powers of Gemstones

Agate
improves meditation, happiness, well being

Amber
calms, gives confidence, protection

Amethyst
helps healing, inner peace, psychic insight

Aquamarine
calms, gives insight and perception

Carnelian
confidence, boldness, initiative

Citrine
helps emotional clarity, memory, power, optimism, confidence, wealth bringer

Coral
calming and attuning to Earth energies, protection

Crystal Quartz
protection, meditation, helps creativity, healing, sending and receiving guidance

Fluorite
balances mental energies, helps meditation, dreams

Garnet
helps self confidence, creative energy, peacefulness

Jade
protection, soothes, wisdom, emotional balance

Jasper
happiness, contentment, protection, psychic ability

Labradorite
helps self confidence, originality, wisdom, restful sleep

Lapis Lazuli
helps with mental clarity, intuition, self expression

Malachite
helps with self knowledge, courage, determination, relieves anxiety

Moonstone
protects, soothes, emotional balance, intuitive

Obsidian
protection, absorbs negative energy, promotes awareness

Opal
psychic awareness, imagination, dreams, healing

Peridot
prosperity, growth, inner joy, openness, reduces stress

Rose Quartz
love, contentment, creativity, confidence, clears negativity

Ruby
love, courage, confidence, vitality, strength, leadership, success

Sapphire
psychic abilities, clarity, creativity

Tiger Eye
imagination, concentration, self expression

Topaz
soothes, balances, understanding, creativity

Tourmaline
strengthens, grounds, rejuvenates, emotional balance

Turquoise
success, courage, wisdom, health

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Gemstones Of The Zodiac

All the zodiac signs are associated with more than one gemstone. Although gemstones classified as "birthstones" are different, and are associated with a particular month or birth sign, it is interesting to see the variety of gemstones associated with the signs. Note how many signs share the same gemstones. Find your sign and the variety of gemstones that match.

For a more indepth view, I have added the flowers associated with the months of the year and the meaning of the correlating flowers.

Aries
Gemstone: Diamond, Hamatitie, Red Jasper, Carneol, Fire Opal , Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Red Tourmaline

Taurus
Gemstone: Agate, Avdenturine, Moss Agate, Malachite, Rose Quartz, Chrysocolla, Sapphire, Emerald

Gemini
Gemstone: Tiger Eye, Amber, Citrine, Gold Topaz, Moss Agate, Blue Lace Agate, Aquamraine, Rock Crystal

Cancer
Gemstone: Jasper, Aventurine Coral, Jade, carneol, Opal, Moon Stone, Emerald, Pearl

Leo
Gemstone: Rock Crystal, Amber, Tiger Eye, Citrine, Garnet, Gold Topaz, Ruby, Diamond

Virgo
Gemstone: Jasper, Tiger Eye, Sodalite, Carneol, Amber, Citrine, Lapislazuli, Amethyst, Sapphire

Libra
Gemstone: Chrysocolla, Jasper, Jade, Rose Quartz, Pearl, Aquamarine, Pink Tourmaline, Sapphire, Kunzite

Scorpio
Gemstone: Hamatite, Red Jasper, Malachite, Obsidian, Garnet, Black Toumaline, Ruby

Sagittarius
Gemstone: Sodalite, Chrysocolla, Blue Lace Agate, Obsidian, a methyst, Lapilazuli, Opal, Sapphire

Capricorn
Gemstone: Jasper, Moon Stone, Obsidian, Green & Plack Tourmaline, Smokey Quartz, Rock Crystal, Diamond

Aquarius
Gemstone: Turquoise, Chrysocolla, Opal, Blue Topaz, Aquamarine, Fluorite, Sapphire

Pisces
Gemstone: Aquamarine, Coral, Turquoise, Jade, Moon Stone, Pearl, Opal, Sapphire, Amethyst, Kunzite

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Months - Flowers & Their Meanings

Flowers also correlate with the Zodiac signs and their gems. One of the best ways to express one's feelings is to send flowers. Birthdays and special occassions are great times to send flowers. However, sometimes sending flowers "just because" can mean so much more. An extra special touch could be a note attached with the meaning of the flowers. :)

January - Flower: Carnation
Meaning:
Pink Carnations -You're Unforgetable
Red Carnations - Admiration
White Carnations - Pure & Ardent Love, Innocence, Sweet & Lovely, Pure Love, You're Adorable, Woman's Good Luck Gift

Febuary - Flower: Violets
Meaning:
Purple Violets - Modesty & Simplicity, Faithfulness, Virtue
Blue Violets - I'll Always Be True; Watchfulness
White Violets - Let's Take A Chance On Happiness

March - Flower: Daffodil
Meaning:
You're The Only One; Regard; Unrequited Love; The Sun Shines When I'm With You

April - Flower: Sweet Pea
Meaning:
Thinking Of You; Delicate Pleasures; Goodbye; Blissful Pleasure; Departure; Thank You For A Lovely Time

May - Flower: Lily Of The Valley
Meaning:
Humbleness; Humility; Sweetness; Return Of Happiness

June - Flower: Rose
Meaning:
Roses (Red) - Love; I Love You; Respect; Courage
Roses (Pink) - Perfect Happiness; Gentility; Grace; Please Believe Me
Roses (Deep Pink) - Thank You
Roses (Light Pink) - Admiration
Roses (Yellow) - Friendship; Joy & Happiness; Jealousy; Trying To Care; Gladness
Roses (White) - Innocence; Purity; Heavenly; Secrecy; Silence; Charm
Roses (Peach / Coral) - Enthusiasm; Desire
Roses (Orange) - Enthusiasm; Desire
Roses (Red & White) - Unity
Rose (Single Red) - Simplicity; I Love You
Roses (Long Stemmed) - I Will Always Remember You
Roses (Short Stemmed) - Sweetheart; Girlhood
Roses (Assorted Colours) - You're Everything To Me
Roses (Mature Blooms) - Gratitude
Roses (Single Full Bloom) - I Love You; I Still Love You
Rosebud (Red) - Beauty; Youth; A Heart Innocent Of Love; Pure; Lovely
Rosebud (White) - Girlhood

July - Flower: Larkspur (Delphenium)
Meaning:
An Open Heart; Passion; Flight Of Fancy; Ardent Attachment

August - Flower: Gladiolus
Meaning:
Strength, Bonding; Strength Of Character; Sincerity; Generosity; Natural Grace

September - Flower: Aster
Meaning:
Symbol Of Love; Daintiness; Afterthought

October - Flower: Caladium
Meaning:
Great Joy & Delight

November - Flower: Chyrsanthemum
Meaning:
Red Chyrsanthemums - Expresses Your Love
White Chyrsanthemums - Truth
Yellow Chyrsanthemums - Slight Love
Mixed Chrysanthemums - Cheerfulness; You're A Wonderful Friend; Rest; Lovliness; Abundance; Wealth

December - Flower: Narcissus
Meaning:
Self-confidence; Stay As Sweet As You Are; Egotism; Formality

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