In days of peril firm and brave,

Wears she a bloodstone to her grave.

Who wears a jasper, be life short or long,

Will meet all dangers brave and wise and strong.

APRIL

Natal stoneDiamond, sapphire.
Guardian angelAshmodei.
His talismanic gemTopaz.
Special apostlePhilip.
His gemCarnelian.
Zodiacal signTaurus.
FlowerDaisy.

She who from April dates her years

Diamonds should wear, lest bitter tears

For vain repentance flow This stone

Emblem of innocence is known.