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Gems of the Months with their Significance[1]

According to ancient tradition assigning certain stones to certain months.

January..... Garnet..... Perseverance; Constancy.

February..... Pearl Faith and Innocence.

March ..... Hyacinth Moral Beauty — Moral Goodness.

April..... Diamond Purity and Fortitude.

May..... Emerald Faith in God and Faithfulness in Friendship.

June..... Amethyst Peace of Mind; also Sincerity.

July..... Ruby Success; Devotedness to Duty.

August..... Sardonyx Felicity; Conformity to the Will of God.

September..... Sapphire Divine Love and Mercy. Love and Repentance in Man.

October..... Opal Happiness of a Pure Life; also Hope.

November..... Topaz Divine Providence; Resignation; Fidelity.

December..... Turquoise Piety; Fervor in God's


The path of sorrow, and that path alone,
Leads to the land where sorrow is unknown.

In sorrows. Lord, I'll try to see
  Thy loving hand,
With wisdom guiding me unto
  A better land.

  1. Consult "The Floral Apostles," Rev. A. Ambauen.