Cancer’s Birthstones and Aromas
Astrology is an art and a science. Astrologers use the placement of the planets in the signs and houses of zodiac charts like a blueprint to help others know themselves better. They study the placement of the sun, moon, and planets and the geometric connections for self-awareness and personal improvement.
Regarding which stones are associated with the zodiac sign, there could be as many opinions as there are gemologists, authors, astrologers, and metaphysicians! Of course, that’s an exaggeration, but many practitioners have their own take on which gemstones are associated with which zodiac sign.
When you are choosing a stone to correspond with your zodiac sign for the purpose of self-knowledge and self-realization, you have many choices available to you, not just one as you may have once assumed.
“Cancer (June 21–July 22)
Cancer is the fourth astrological sign of the zodiac cycle and the ruler of the fourth house of the astrological chart. The fourth house is associated with the home, family, real estate, your mother (or father), and how you see yourself. Cancer is a Cardinal sign whose planetary ruler is the Moon, a luminary or light, and its symbol is the Crab. This sign starts summer on the Summer Solstice. The element associated with Cancer is Water. The key phrase for Cancer is “I feel.”
Cancer people are persistent and determined. The watery nature of Cancer may cause them to exhibit signs of moodiness, especially because this sign is ruled by the Moon, whose cycles add energy to the emotional and sensitive nature of those born under this sign. They are family-oriented, nurturing, and empathetic. From a medical and physical perspective, people born under this sign may face digestive challenges.”
~excerpted from my book, Crystals Beyond Beginners: Awaken Your Consciousness with Precious Gifts from the Earth
There are many gemstones and essential oils that support the sign of Cancer. The list of gemstones that come from my book, The Essential Guide to Crystals, Minerals, and Stones are bloodstone, celestite, cobaltoan calcite, emerald, hiddenite, girasol quartz, howlite, Isis quartz crystal, magnesite, moonstone, muscovite, optical calcite, orange calcite, orbicular jasper, selenite, selenite rose, watermelon tourmaline, and unakite.
Cancer’s list of essential oils that come from my book, The Essential Guide to Aromatherapy and Vibrational Healing, are anise seed, bergamot, celery seed, clary sage, coriander, fennel, geranium, lemon, myrrh, palmarosa, rose, ylang ylang.
