The Curious Lore of Precious Stones / Being a description of their sentiments and folk lore, superstitions, symbolism, mysticism, use in medicine, protection, prevention, religion, and divination. Crystal gazing, birth-stones, lucky stones and talismans, astral, zodiacal, and planetary

by George Frederick Kunz

JANUARY

Natal stone	Garnet.
Guardian angel	Gabriel.
His talismanic gem	Onyx.
Special apostle	Simon Peter.
His gem	Jasper.
Zodiacal sign	Aquarius.
Flower	Snowdrop.

No gems save garnets should be worn

By her who in this month is born;

They will insure her constancy,

True friendship and fidelity.

The gleaming garnet holds within its sway

Faith, constancy, and truth to one alway.

FEBRUARY

Natal stone	Amethyst.
Guardian angel	Barchiel.
His talismanic gem	Jasper.
Special apostle	Andrew.
His gem	Carbuncle.
Zodiacal sign	Pisces.
Flower	Primrose.