Gems For Each Weekday

Did you know that there are also birth stone gem that corresponds to the seven days of a week? Besides the usual birthstones, there used to be stones given to people based on the day they were born. These are sometimes called birthday stones. Wearing such a stone or talisman was considered lucky. If you are having trouble finding a gift, perhaps one of these birth gems will work for you.

Monday: The precious Pearl is the gem stone for those who are born in Monday. Pearls are ruled by the moon, where the word Monday is also obtained. Pearls are said to bring beauty as this is used by Cleopatra in her beauty rituals in the early times.

Monday Poem:

The bairn that is born
On Monan's sweet race
Is lovely in feature
And fair in the face

Tuesday: For beings who are Tuesday-born, they have Ruby as their birthday jewel. Its crimson color is usually associated with power and courage that it brings gallantry to its possessor. It also gives health benefits: it halts bleeding, increases blood flow and cures anemia, which as can be perceived, are all related with the blood.

Tuesday Poem:

If Tuisco assists
And at birth keeps apace,
The bairn that is born
With a Soul full of grace.

Wednesday: If you are going to give a gemstone to those who have Wednesday as their birth day, then hand them an Amethyst. It is said to counteract the reactions of alcohol as well as give inspiration. When used as a talisman, it is worn to provide "freedom from harm".

Wednesday Poem:

But if Woden be there,
Many tears will he sow,
The bairn that is born
But for sadness ans woe.

Thursday: Thursday born? Then red-orange Carnelian is for you. This stone brightens and aligns. It gives healing energy.

Thursday Poem:

Jove's presence at birth
Means a long swath to mow,
For if born on Thor's day
Thou has far, far to go.

Friday: Emerald should be given to those with have Friday as their birthday. This stone that is ruled by the Earth symbolizes life and rebirth that it grants youthfulness and good fortune to its owner. It also represents fertility and hope.

Friday Poem:

If Venus shall less thee,
Thou shalt bless many living;
For Friga's bairn truly
Is loving and giving.

Saturday: Those who are born in Saturday should put on a Turquoise birth stone gem. This stone is known for being used by Native American Indians as talismans. It is a beautiful blue.

Saturday Poem:

Seater-daeg's barn
In sweat shall be striving,
For Saturn has doomed it
To work for a living

Sunday: Finally, Sunday-born individuals should proudly hold a Topaz birth stone. Topaz can be many colors: clear, yellow and blue are the most commonly worn.

Sunday Poem:

The bairn that is born
On Sonnan's sweet day
Is blithe and is bonnie,
Is happy and gay

The birthday stone is just one of the odd lists of gemstone lore. If you are adventurous, this list is fun to try.

Also see our: Birthstone Chart and Birthstone List

Bibliography:

• The Curious Lore of Precious Stones - by George Frederick Kunz

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