Sun Sign Correspondences

Birth Date: March 21 to April 19
Sun Sign: Aries
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Diamond, amethyst, topaz, garnet, iron, steel
Color: Red

Birth Date: April 19 to May 20
Sun Sign: Taurus
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Coral, sapphire, emerald, turquoise, agate, zircon, copper
Color: Azure

Birth Date: May 20 to June 21
Sun Sign: Gemini
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Aquamarine, agate, amber, emerald, topaz, aluminum
Color: Electric blue

Birth Date: June 21 to July 22
Sun Sign: Cancer
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Opal, pearl, emerald, moonstone, silver
Color: Pearl, rose

Birth Date: July 22 to August 22
Sun Sign: Leo
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Diamond, ruby, gold, sardonyx, chrysoberyl
Color: Orange

Birth Date: August 22 to September 23
Sun Sign: Virgo
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Jade, rhodonite, sapphire, carnelian, aluminum
Color: Gray blue

Birth Date: September 23 to October 23
Sun Sign: Libra
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Opal, sapphire, jade, quartz, turquoise, copper
Color: Pale orange

Birth Date: October 23 to November 22
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Bloodstone, topaz, aquamarine, jasper, silver
Color: Dark red

Birth Date: November 22 to December 21
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Lapis lazuli, topaz, turquoise, coral, tin
Color: Purple

Birth Date: December 21 to January 20
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Onyx, jet, ruby, lead, malachite
Color: Brown

Birth Date: January 20 to February 19
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Aquamarine, jade, fluorite, sapphire, zircon, aluminum
Color: Green

Birth Date: February 19 to March 21
Sun Sign: Pisces
Lucky and Protective Stones and Minerals: Amethyst, alexandrite, bloodstone, stitchite, silver
Color: Ocean blue 

Phases of the Moon

Performing a ritual at the optimal time of the lunar cycle will maximize your power. As you read, keep this basic magical guideline in mind: Each lunar cycle begins with the new moon phase, when the moon lies between the sun and the earth so its illuminated side cannot be seen from the earth. During the next two weeks, the moon gradually waxes until it has moved to the opposite side of the earth. When the moon has reached the far side of the earth, its lit side faces us as the full moon. Now it begins to wane until it apparently vanishes. Then it cycles again.

The entire cycle takes approximately a month, during which the moon orbits the earth. To determine the sun sign governing the moon on any given day, you will need a celestial guide or almanac. My favorite is Llewellyn’s Daily Planetary Guide. The moon moves into a new sign every two to three days.

Astrological Herbology

You can also choose the herbs for your altar based on your sun or moon sign. Explore making tinctures, incenses, oils, potpourris, and other magical potions for your rituals using celestial correspondences. For example, if the new moon is in Aries when you are performing an attraction ritual, try using peppermint or fennel, two herbs sacred to the sign of the Ram. If you are creating a special altar for the time during which the sun is in the sign of Cancer, use incense oils, teas, and herbs corresponding to that astrological energy, including jasmine and lemon. These correspondences create a synthesis of energies that adds to the effectiveness of your magical work.