What Gem Is Your Lucky Charm?

It isn't scientifically known whether you gain luck or not from gemstones. But count yourself lucky that they are considered lucky, so you may get them as gifts---from others as well as yourself.

Indian scriptures identify specific gemstones with health, goodwill and luck. If you are a woman, then you are traditionally said to be a storehouse of feminine energy---"soft, gentle and giving, without rough edges".

There are some specific gemstones that can help you to ease your life. Unlike the popular belief that diamonds should be worn by women, the Shastras, ancient Indian scriptures, do not advocate those white sparkles for women. The gemstones that benefit women include the following, according to thehealthsite.

Yellow Sapphire: If you are married, then these natural yellow sapphires can help you to stay there. They rock because in a rocky marriage, they can bring peace and harmony. For young girls who are not married but want to, the yellow sapphire or Pukhraj helps to increase their avenues for marriage.

Natural Pearl: The moon is the "divine feminine", while its gemstone, the natural pearl, stores the moon's energies. The natural pearl can help to balance emotions and throw out "unnamed fears and unnecessary anxiety," and act as a balm to frayed nerves. Only 2% of pearls in the world are natural.

Blue Moonstone: The ancients thought it boosted fertility. While the menstrual cycle biorhythm is aligned to the lunar cycle, the blue moonstone could help to regulate it, and also bless you with peace and radiance.

Natural Amber: Now this one is a resin, but is considered a gemstone. It is a medium of preservation, and can help you to reduce illnesses, as well as fight ageing. It is also considered a gemstone to preserve truth and saintliness.

Natural Red Coral: Red Coral is the gemstone that reflects that other red entity---the planet Mars. This one benefits women with painful periods, while it aids reproductive health issues, supporting self protection, warding off the evil eye and jealousy. Red Coral also reflects courage and vitality, helping the meek to find a firm footing and stand up for themselves. It helps you to gain courage as well as stamina and establish healthy boundaries.

Natural Peridot: Now if you are suffering from heart break, pain of rejection and emotional baggage, you could reach for this gem and move on with gaining control over your life and heal emotional wounds. It could help you to build up your sensible thinking and reduce mood swings, as well as find the love of your life.

Jade: A Chinese bride gets a jade ornament to indicate good luck and a healthy heart. Real jade is rare, and Serpentine or Nephrite is sold as a substitute. However, natural jades are best.

Rose Quartz: This one is what it sounds---a gemstone with soft energies, gentle and a "feel good" appearance, inviting happy emotions, romance and love.

So there you are. You can see that gemstones bring sparkle and boost health, provided you choose them wisely.