Every individual is supposed to be born under a particular destiny or fate (as has been over and over again stated in these pages), which it is impossible to avoid. The month of his nativity has a mysterious connection with one or other of the precious stones. This was so well understood by the ancients, that when one wished to make the object of his affections an acceptable present, a ring was given, set with the jewel by which the fate of the receiver was determined and described. For instance, we are informed by an old author, that the ring of a woman born in January should have a jacinth or garnet in it, for these stones belong to that month, and express constancy and fidelity. A list of the months and stones therewith connected, and their respective significance, is as follows:—
January—Jacinth, or Garnet—Constancy and fidelity in every engagement.
February—Amethyst—This month and stone preserve mortals from strong passions, and ensure them peace of mind.
March—Bloodstone—Courage, and success in dangers and hazardous enterprises.
April—Sapphire or Diamond—Repentance and innocence.
May—Emerald—Success in love.
June—Agate—Long life and health.
July—Cornelian or Ruby—The forgetfulness or the cure of evils springing from friendship or love.
August—Sardonyx—Conjugal fidelity.
September—Chrysolite—Preserves from or cures folly.