while the topaz and yellow gems were appropriate to Sunday.
particular
gems were influential during certain months, and, under the proper
astrological control, were supposed to have a mystical influence over
the twelve parts of the human anatomy. The potency of a gem worn with
regard to this belief was increased if the natal day of the wearer
corresponded with its particular sign, and when worn as a birth or
month stone was supposed to attract propitious influences and ward off
evil. Gems to which were ascribed zodiacal control, and their periods
of influence, follow:
Garnet,
Aquarius; January 21st to February 21st. Amethyst, Pisces; February
21st to March 21st. Bloodstone, Aries; March 21st to April 20th.
Sapphire, Taurus; April 20th to May 21st. Agate, Gemini; May 21st to
June 21st. Emerald, Cancer; June 21st to July 22d. Onyx, Leo; July 22d
to August 22d. Carnelian, Virgo; August 22d to September 22d.
Chrysolite, Libra; September 22d to October 23d. Aquamarine, Scorpio;
October 23d to November 21st. Topaz, Saggitarius; November 21st to
December 21st. Ruby, Capricorn; December 21st to January 21st.
