Astrological birthstones
Zodiac birthstones & flowers
Your star-sign stone, a popular alternate, and the flower each sign is linked with. Zodiac lists vary by tradition; this is the most common modern version.
| Sign | Stone | Alternate | Flower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aries Mar 21–Apr 19 | Diamond | bloodstone | honeysuckle |
| Taurus Apr 20–May 20 | Emerald | rose quartz | rose |
| Gemini May 21–Jun 20 | Agate | pearl | lavender |
| Cancer Jun 21–Jul 22 | Pearl | moonstone | larkspur |
| Leo Jul 23–Aug 22 | Peridot | onyx | sunflower |
| Virgo Aug 23–Sep 22 | Sapphire | carnelian | aster |
| Libra Sep 23–Oct 22 | Opal | lapis lazuli | rose |
| Scorpio Oct 23–Nov 21 | Topaz | citrine | chrysanthemum |
| Sagittarius Nov 22–Dec 21 | Turquoise | tanzanite | carnation |
| Capricorn Dec 22–Jan 19 | Garnet | ruby | carnation |
| Aquarius Jan 20–Feb 18 | Amethyst | garnet | orchid |
| Pisces Feb 19–Mar 20 | Aquamarine | amethyst | water lily |
Zodiac stones line up with star signs rather than months, so a September 25 birthday is a Libra (opal) even though the September birthstone is sapphire. Looking for your calendar stone? See the birthstone chart.
Questions, answered
What is my zodiac birthstone?
Aries: Diamond; Taurus: Emerald; Gemini: Agate; Cancer: Pearl; Leo: Peridot; Virgo: Sapphire; Libra: Opal; Scorpio: Topaz; Sagittarius: Turquoise; Capricorn: Garnet; Aquarius: Amethyst; Pisces: Aquamarine.
Is a zodiac stone different from a birthstone?
Yes. Birthstones follow calendar months, while zodiac stones follow star-sign dates, which run from about the 20th of one month to the 20th of the next. Many people born near the cusp wear both.
Your birth month, in your inbox
Get your flower & stone card
One pretty email a month: that month's flower and birthstone, plus a heads-up before family birthdays. No spam.