With ring of agate on her hand,
Can health, with wealth, and peace command.
JULY
The glowing ruby should adorn Those who in July are born; Thus they shall be exempt and free From all love's doubts and jealousy.
AUGUST
Wear a sardonyx, or for thee
No conjugal felicity;
The August-born, without this stone,
'T is said must live unloved and lone.
SEPTEMBER
A maiden born when autumn's leaves Are rustling in September's breeze, Chrysolite on her brow should bind, 'T will cure affections of the mind.
OCTOBER
October's child is born for woe, And life's vicissitudes must know; But lay an opal on her breast, And hope will lull the woes to rest.
NOVEMBER
Who first comes to this world below With dull November's fog and snow,
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