Zodiac Birthstones —
all 12 signs.
Your sign's dates, element, classic stone, and the two birthstones that rule its months. Find your sign, find your stone.
Quick answer
Every zodiac sign spans about two birthstone months: a Leo (Jul 23–Aug 22) is either a July ruby or an August peridot baby; a Pisces (Feb 19–Mar 20) gets amethyst or aquamarine. Classic astrology additionally assigns each sign one traditional stone — garnet for Capricorn, emerald for Taurus, sapphire for Virgo. Note: zodiac stone traditions vary by source; the two-month birthstone pairing below is the factual anchor.
Capricorn
Dec 22 – Jan 19
Turquoise · Garnet
Capricorn guideAquarius
Jan 20 – Feb 18
Garnet · Amethyst
Aquarius guidePisces
Feb 19 – Mar 20
Amethyst · Aquamarine
Pisces guideAries
Mar 21 – Apr 19
Aquamarine · Diamond
Aries guideTaurus
Apr 20 – May 20
Diamond · Emerald
Taurus guideGemini
May 21 – Jun 20
Emerald · Pearl
Gemini guideCancer
Jun 21 – Jul 22
Pearl · Ruby
Cancer guideLeo
Jul 23 – Aug 22
Ruby · Peridot
Leo guideVirgo
Aug 23 – Sep 22
Peridot · Sapphire
Virgo guideLibra
Sep 23 – Oct 22
Sapphire · Opal
Libra guideScorpio
Oct 23 – Nov 21
Opal · Citrine
Scorpio guideSagittarius
Nov 22 – Dec 21
Citrine · Turquoise
Sagittarius guideZodiac stone FAQ
Are zodiac stones the same as birthstones?
Not exactly. Birthstones follow your birth MONTH (garnet for January, diamond for April), while zodiac stones follow your astrological SIGN, which spans roughly two months — a Leo (Jul 23–Aug 22) can be a July ruby or an August peridot baby. Your sign's two months' birthstones are the factual pairing; classic astrology also assigns each sign one traditional stone.
Which birthstone do I use if my birthday is on a sign cusp?
Use your birth month's stone — it never fails. If you were born on a cusp day (for example April 19–20 between Aries and Taurus), check your exact birth date: April 19 is diamond (April), while April 20 babies are still April-born, so also diamond. The month always decides the birthstone; the sign only adds a second layer of meaning.
Can I wear my zodiac sign's stone if it isn't my birth month?
Absolutely — there is no rule against wearing any stone you love. Many people wear their sun sign's stone, their moon sign's stone, or simply the color that suits them. Birthstone "rules" are tradition, not law.
What is the most popular zodiac jewelry?
Zodiac necklaces with the sign's glyph or constellation are the most popular style, followed by sign-stone rings and bracelets. Pairing a zodiac pendant with the wearer's actual birthstone is the trendiest combination — astrology on the front, birth month in the setting.