May Babies

Emerald

• Birthstone:  Emerald is the traditional birthstone of May, and the most commonly noted May birthstone. 

• Zodiac Stone:   Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Libra, Aquarius 

• Known as:  The “Stone of Successful Love”

• Anniversaries:  Emerald is the stone to give for 20th  and 35th anniversaries.

• Home:  If you live in

  • • North Carolina, USA, Emerald is your Official State Stone.

    • Columbia, Emerald is your Official National Stone.

    • Zambia, Emerald is your Official National Stone.

• Spirit Guides:  Emerald is the stone for the spirit guide

  • • Alligator (Ancient wisdom, conserving energy, patience, and duality of observation and action)

    • Buffalo (Abundance, community, endurance, harmony with Earth and Sky)

    • Condor (Vision, patience, awareness)

    • Elephant (Family, memory, strength, majesty)

• Vibration: abundance, compassion, honesty, humility, perspective, calmness, vision, love, expression, relationships, serenity, steadiness

• Ancient Powers and Legend:  Emerald honors

  • • Annapurna, Hindu Goddess of the kitchen and the divine aspect of nourishing care

    • Astarte, Phoenician Goddess of Fertility, Love, and War

    • Freyja (Freya), Nordic Goddess of Beauty, Love, and Eroticism; The Great Goddess, her name means “The Lady.” She is the Queen of the Valkyries, daughter of Njord, and twin sister to Freyr. She is also a warrior goddess of great wisdom and magick (reading runes, trances, astral travel, and casting spells). She wears the sacred necklace Brisingamen, which she paid for by spending the night with the dwarves. She is married to Odr and her children are Hnoos and Gersemi. Takes the form of a dove or hawk. Weeps golden tears which become amber.

    • Hermes, Greek God of Commerce, Travel, Thieves, Athletes, and the Wind.  Messenger of the gods.

    • Krishna, Hindu God of Protection, Compassion, Tenderness, and Love

    • Nehalennia, Nordic Goddess of Plenty

    • Ogun, Yoruban God (Orisha) of weaponry, tools, and iron. He can both heal and harm, and rules over alchemy, ironworking, weapons, and oaths. He protects those who have a battle ahead of them, orphans, and the homeless.

    • Oshun, Yoruban Goddess (Orisha) of love, beauty, and rivers. She is called upon for guidance in matters related to love, desire, divination, romance, magic, and all things that flow -- water, milk, honey, etc.

    • Sjofna, Nordic Goddess of love, passion and marital harmony.

• Affirmation:  “My heart is open and clear and the universe provides in abundance.”

• Healing properties: Emerald helps you live and act from the heart. It helps you open yourself to love from others and to Divine Love. Emerald attunes your vibration to abundance, bringing you a sense of feeling worthy and attracting what you desire.  Emerald helps you be more empathetic and understand the needs of others so that you can have healthier relationships.  Emerald helps those feeling overwhelmed, unbalanced, or lost in life by providing clarity and direction. It is a great ally in times of major change, such as breakups, loss of loved ones, age-related and gender-related transitions, job loss, illness, relocation, and the like.  Emerald is an excellent stone for reviving passion, whether for an interest, a person, or a job.  Emerald promotes good self-esteem, especially in restoring the confidence of young people who have been bullied.

While Emerald has a calming effect on the emotions, it has an invigorating effect on thought, reflection, and philosophy. It is a marvelous crystal for activating artistic creativity, and for bringing focus and intensity to one’s lifework.  Emerald brings a soothing mental and emotional equilibrium, making it extremely beneficial in stimulating cooperation and understanding within a group of people.  It increases mental acuity, strengthens memory, and inspires eloquence in speech.  Emerald promotes success in business, especially for mature women, and is particularly known for assistance in areas of legal affairs, trials, and litigation.  

In the collar:  Emerald is a great symbol for someone who leads from a position of service or who submits from a position of strength.  It is extremely beneficial for someone whose work and life requires building cooperation and understanding with people, both in their dynamic and at work and in the greater community.  

Chrysoprase

• Birthstone:  Chrysoprase is one of the modern birthstones for May. 

• Zodiac Stone:  Taurus, Gemini, Libra

• Known as: 

  • • “Stone of Tranquility”

    • “Stone of Venus”

    • “Receiver Stone”

• Anniversaries:  Chrysoprase is the stone to give for 18th anniversaries.

• Home:  If you live in

  • • Greece, Chrysoprase is your Official National Stone (along with Amethyst).

• Spirit Guides:  Chrysoprase is the stone for the spirit guide

  • • Canary (Calm personal power, introspection, balance)

    • Deer (Gentle, alert, ability to listen)

    • Dog (Loyalty, friendship, protection)

    • Giraffe (Grace, perspective)

    • Horse (Travel [New and/or Safe Journeys], Power, Freedom, Stamina, Endurance, Compassion, Sharing, and Balance.)

    • Iguana (Adaptability, patience)

    • Vulture (Strength, awareness, clearing karma)

• Vibration: spiritual protection, communication, eloquence, balance, stability, adaptability, alternatives, choices, higher consciousness, youthful zest, hope

• Ancient Powers and Legend:  Chrysoprase honors

  • • Aphrodite, Greek Goddess of love and beauty

    • Eostre, (Germanic Goddess of fertility, Spring, regeneration, and the dawn)

    • Vesta, Roman Goddess of fire and the hearth

• Affirmation:  “I am all I need, my heart is healed, I am blooming with love.”

• Healing properties: Chrysoprase promotes love of truth. It promotes hope and encourages fidelity in business and personal relationships.  Chrysoprase encourages you to embrace reality by being honest with yourself and not concealing behind falsehoods and clichés.  Chrysoprase provides valuable input into your present wrong actions and motivates you to aspire to be your better self.  It will assist you in recognizing when selfish reasons are at work and encourage you to consider if your deeds are harmful to others.  When you understand that your repeated beliefs are inviting unpleasant events, Chrysoprase increases your empathy for yourself.  Chrysoprase helps you overcome compulsive or impulsive angry thoughts and behaviors, and turns your attention to positive events.  It brings a sense of security and trust and is useful in healing codependence, supporting independence, encouraging non-judgmental attitudes, and stimulating acceptance of oneself and others.

In the collar:  Chrysoprase symbolizes the renewal of springtime in your life – a shift of mood and a new chance for you in circumstances that previously appeared impossible or shut off from you. 

Malachite

• Birthstone:  Malachite is an alternate birthstone for May. 

• Zodiac Stone:  Taurus, Scorpio, Capricorn

• Known as: 

  • • “Power Stone”

    • “Midwife Stone”

• Anniversaries:  Malachite is a stone to give for 13th anniversaries.

• Spirit Guides:  Malachite is the stone for the spirit guide

  • • Caterpillar (Pure potential, patience, preparation, renewal, transformation, trusting the process)

    • Crab (Intensity, emotional release, protection, adaptability)

    • Crow (Communication, alchemy, intelligence, memory, creativity, manifestation)

    • Dragon Turtle (Prosperity, success, longevity, and good luck)

    • Flamingo (Heart Healer, Balance, Sociability)

    • Raccoon (Disguise, protection, dexterity)

    • Rhinocerous (Confidence, steadiness, solidity)

    • Salmon (Wisdom, persistence)

    • Turkey (Community/Service, Earth/Feminine Energies, Gratitude/Abundance)

• Vibration:  abundance, balance, transformation, vision, amplification, change, growth, love, protection, transformation

• Ancient Powers and Legend:  Malachite honors

  • • Gaia, Primordial Mother Goddess of the Greek pantheon

    • Gefion, Nordic Goddess of Virtue and un-married women: A fertility goddess and a shape-shifter. Her name means “The Giver”

    • Hathor, Egyptian Goddess of Joy and Fertility. She is often honored as a special Goddess of Musicians, and as the “Lady of Malachite,” the patron of Egyptian miners.  She brings renewal, joy, and a love of the good things in life.

• Affirmation:  “I release that which is harmful to me and I invite new opportunities into my life.”

• Healing properties: Malachite has protective qualities of helping you stay alert, avoid danger, and strengthen your boundaries. Malachite is also a stone of transformation, channeling and amplifying energy of all kinds, both positive and negative. It helps bring emotional issues to the surface to be dealt with, making it easier to move past them, learn, grow stronger, and heal.  It helps you practice empathy without taking on the responsibilities of others.  Malachite also helps you overcome fear of confrontation by encouraging you to call others in to sit with you in a place of compassion and understanding, instead of calling them out to sit in a place of judgment.  Malachite on a basic level wants to protect and build your healthiest and happiest self.

In the collar:  Malachite symbolizes a bountiful heart and a desire to bring compassion and grace to all that life holds.

Green Onyx

• • Birthstone:  Green Onyx is an alternate birthstone for May. 

  • Zodiac Stone:  Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

  • Known as: 

    • • “Stone of Prudence and Hope”

  • Anniversaries:  Green Onyx can be gifted for 7th anniversaries, when Onyx (usually black) is the traditional gift.

  • Spirit Guides:  Green Onyx is the stone for the spirit guide

    • • Whale (Creativity, listening to your own song)

      • Dog (Loyalty, friendship, protection)

      • Raccoon (Disguise, protection, dexterity)

      • Raven (Clarity, death/rebirth, prophecy, ancestral wisdom)

  • Vibration: opportunities, intuition, communication, confidence, self-discipline, higher self, smooth transitions, nature, serenity, positivity

  • Ancient Powers and Legend:  Green Onyx honors

    • • Blodewedd, Welsh Goddess of Spring, literally "flower face". Turned into an Owl after betraying her husband, Llew.

      • Ochosi, Yoruban God who is the Divine Hunter and Embodiment of Justice.  He’s also a warrior, a magician and a seer with shamanistic powers.

      • Persephone, Greek Goddess of Spring; Queen of the underworld

• Affirmation:  “I remain grounded and focused even when the world around me changes. Nature brings me balance.”

• Healing properties:  Green Onyx has a calming quality that will come in handy in complex and uncertain circumstances.  It will provide you with physiological, intellectual, and psychic relaxation.  Green Onyx improves your awareness, intellect, and communication ability.  Green Onyx will also help you boost your interpersonal communication abilities.  It will motivate you to express your feelings and opinions. Green Onyx is that it can help eliminate any distracting thoughts or brain fog that may be getting between you and better learning and retention.  It helps to dissolve self-limiting assumptions from the past and it anchors and centers you.  Green Onyx works gently on the heart to bring you a renewed sense of self-love, helping you feel supported enough to face difficult times with clarity and courage.  It not only influences your heart to enhance romance, sensuality, sexuality, and intimacy, but it also means having the heart and courage to face your fears or to begin on a new project or path. 

In the collar:  Green Onyx symbolizes the strength of heart that allows you to be vulnerable and to have the clarity and compassion to navigate complex relationships. 

Please note all metaphysical or healing properties listed above are collected from various sources. This information is offered as a service and not meant to treat medical conditions.  Jewels of Tartarus does not guarantee the effect of any of these statements.