{"id":7019,"date":"2023-08-31T00:59:57","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T17:59:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7019"},"modified":"2023-08-31T00:59:57","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T17:59:57","slug":"september-birthstone-symbolism-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7019","title":{"rendered":"September Birthstone: Symbolism &#038; Meaning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">S<\/span>eptember makes way for the magnificent blue sapphire, which is heralded as one of the \u201cbig four\u201d precious gemstones, and has been long associated with the high and mighty, lending the September birthstone an unmistakable air of regality.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"experts-in-article noskim py-[24px] px-[40px]\">\n<p>Experts In This Article<\/p>\n<ul class=\"!ml-[18px]\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dreliztratts\/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dreliztratts\/?hl=en\">Elizabeth Trattner, LAc<\/a>, licensed acupuncturist and integrative medicine specialist <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/jericomandybur.com\/about\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/jericomandybur.com\/about\">Jerico Mandybur<\/a>, Jerico Mandybur is a creativity coach and the author of Daily Oracle: Seek Answers from Your Higher Self. <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mineral-muse.com\/about-1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mineral-muse.com\/about-1\">Sadie Kadlec<\/a>, crystal expert and intuitive healer at Maha Rose Center for Healing <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johariandlou.com\/pages\/meet-the-owner\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.johariandlou.com\/pages\/meet-the-owner\">Shanise Spruill<\/a>, founder of Johari &amp; Lou <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<p>While sapphire evokes the quiet dignity of kings and queens who\u2019ve long adorned themselves with the stone, its blue hue hints to a depth beyond its sparkle. The color <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/color-magic\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/color-magic\/\">blue is usually synonymous with intuition, wisdom, and intelligence<\/a>, creativity coach and tarot reader <a href=\"https:\/\/jericomandybur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/jericomandybur.com\/\">Jerico Mandybur<\/a>, author of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FRainbow-Power-Manifest-Dream-Creative%2Fdp%2F1784885665%3Ftag%3Dwgtrx11524-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fseptember-birthstone%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fseptember-birthstone%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Rainbow-Power-Manifest-Dream-Creative\/dp\/1784885665\"><em>Rainbow Power: Manifest Your Dream Life Through the Creative Magic of Color<\/em><\/a> told Well+Good, which isn\u2019t far off from what blue sapphires symbolize in the world of healing crystals.<\/p>\n<p>Below, crystal experts unpack the September birthstone\u2019s symbolism and meaning, and why it\u2019s particularly beneficial for Virgo and Libra babies.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/september-birthstone\/\" current-title=\"The Symbolism and Meaning of a Sapphire, September\u2019s Striking Blue Birthstone\" current-image=\"WG_Edirorial_SeptemberBirthstone_feature.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-03-02\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/september-birthstone\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/september-birthstone\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/september-birthstone\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Properties of the September birthstone: the magnificent blue sapphire<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Birthstone color: <\/strong><\/strong>Blue<\/li>\n<li><strong>Element: <\/strong>Wood<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planet: <\/strong>Moon or Saturn<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chakra: <\/strong>Third-eye chakra<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin:<\/strong> Varied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sapphire is a crystalline variety of the mineral conundrum, and it comes in a wide variety of colors (except for red\u2014that\u2019s a ruby), but a royal-blue sapphire is most associated with the month of September, integrative medicine and crystal expert <a href=\"https:\/\/theheliahouse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/theheliahouse.com\/\">Elizabeth Trattner, AP, DOM<\/a>, tells Well+Good. Blue sapphires are composed from the chemical elements of iron and titanium, and they are thought to be the most valuable of all blue-colored gemstones due to their color saturation, sparkle, and durability.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dr. Trattner, the best blue sapphires can be found in India, Burma, Sri Lanka, and in the Yogo Gulch in Montana.<\/p>\n<h2>Birthstone meaning and symbolism of sapphire<\/h2>\n<p>September\u2019s birthstone has come to symbolize our inner power, wisdom, and truth, and it is what spiritual muse and mentor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mineral-muse.com\/about-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mineral-muse.com\/about-1\">Sadie Kadlec<\/a>, founder of Mineral Muse and author of <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Famzn.to%2F47QAvbF&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fseptember-birthstone%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47QAvbF\"><em>Crystals: Channel the Energy of Crystals for Spiritual Transformation<\/em><\/a>, describes to be, in a word, prophetic. \u201cIt has a deeply reflective energy that gives insights into the future of whatever it is that you\u2019re feeling or experience,\u201d she says, while simultaneously offering anyone who want to channel its energetic power \u201cthe ability to receive and employ the insight for personal growth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Being a stone of introspection, sapphire resonates particularly with Virgo. \u201cI think it speaks to the Virgo energy of being thoughtful and precise,\u201d says Kadlec. \u201cThey do things with a lot of intention, and to do things with intention usually requires having that moment of pause, when you are letting your awareness guide you so you can take insightful actions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>However, Virgos sometimes have it hard. \u201cVirgo can be hypercritical,\u201d she says, a quality that is in Kadlec\u2019s opinion, attributed to \u201cexternal noise.\u201d And if they don\u2019t live up to their own or others\u2019 standards, Virgo might beat themselves up over it. The September birthstone can bring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/virgo-personality-traits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/virgo-personality-traits\/\">Virgo\u2019s traits<\/a> into balance by helping tune out the noise so they can tune into themselves. \u201cIt focuses attention so we can connect with ourselves for illumination,\u201d says Kadlec. \u201cWorking with sapphire allows us to take a moment in silence to see what\u2019s beneath the surface and receive the insight that helps us move into a sense of hope and excitement and surrender to the mystery of life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Blue sapphires may also be well-suited to Libra. As the zodiac\u2019s social butterflies, Libras shine in social situations and because Libra is deeply concerned about fairness and justice, they take other people\u2019s points into account, which gives them the ability to get along with just about anybody.<\/p>\n<p>While these are among the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/libra-personality-traits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/libra-personality-traits\/\">Libra traits<\/a> we\u2019ve come to know and love about the sign of the scales, they can sometimes come off as indecisive because they have a tendency to weigh the pros and cons of a decision or people-please in an effort to keep the peace. \u201cLibras are charming, loving, and have a unique way of communicating, but it\u2019s often to avoid conflict instead of speaking from a place of authenticity,\u201d says Kadlec. \u201cSapphire allows them to take time away from the external noise and think about what makes them happy for a change,\u201d says Kadlec, which in turn, can alleviate the burnout and resentment that may come from catering to everyone else but themselves.<\/p>\n<p>According to holistic health practitioner Shanise Spruill, chief wellness curator at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.johariandlou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.johariandlou.com\/\">Johari &amp; Lou Artisan Soul Stones<\/a>, sapphires also resonate with one\u2019s inner truth. It makes sense considering that sapphire is typically associated with the third-eye chakra, which is all about intuition, discernment, and wisdom. As such, blue sapphires \u201crestore balance where there is internal conflict, and it helps one to be decisive in their decision-making and stand firm in their truth,\u201d says Spruill.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, \u201cthe main essence of [sapphire] is about the pause and thoughtfulness we can cultivate to be open to insight and how that insight can inspire hope and excitement for all the possibilities that lay ahead of and around us,\u201d says Kadlec.<\/p>\n<h2>How to harness the energetic powers of sapphire<\/h2>\n<p>One of the simplest ways to harness the energetic powers of a blue sapphire is through meditation\u2014or what Kadlec refers to as a \u201cmineral map.\u201d You can start by placing a sapphire on your sternum, third eye, or throat, or hold it in one or both hands. With eyes closed, \u201cpay attention to whatever is flowing through your mind and notice what\u2019s popping up\u2014maybe it\u2019s something challenging or something that brings you joy,\u201d she says. \u201cThis practice allows you to consider which of these thoughts require more insight, how the information you received can support you, or what you can release to allow you to receive insights more fully.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Alternatives to the September birthstone<\/h2>\n<p>According to Spruill, those with birthdays in September can also benefit from the energetic properties of other gemstones too, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Lapis lazuli: <\/strong><\/strong>The metamorphic rock is known for its rich dark-blue hue and it is commonly linked to spiritual wisdom and knowledge. \u201cServing as the third-eye chakra equalizer, its energies have been associated with developing one\u2019s natural psychic and premonition abilities,\u201d says Spruill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Iolite: <\/strong>A variety of the mineral cordierite, iolite can come in shades of blue and violet, but it can also be completely colorless. Energetically speaking, \u201cit\u2019s a guiding crystal,\u201d says Spruill. \u201cIts healing properties and energy can help develop one\u2019s vision of the future and provide clarity of their journey.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blue topaz: <\/strong>With a color reminiscent of clear skies, blue topaz can \u201chelp to define your deepest thoughts,\u201d says Spruill. \u201cThe crystal synchronizes dreams and consciousness, allowing your desires and goals to manifest into their truest forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What are birthstones?<\/h2>\n<p>Birthstones are gemstones that represent a person\u2019s birth month or zodiac sign. Their origins are believed to trace back to biblical times, and the first-century historian Flavius Josephus associated the 12 gemstones on Aaron\u2019s breastplate in the Book of Exodus with the months of the year and the 12 zodiac signs. However, the custom of wearing an individual gem per month didn\u2019t begin until around the 15th or 16th century in Germany or Poland. Birthstones are also found to have origins in Eastern Culture. The Ratna Pariksha, a fifth-century Hindu text, linked specific gems to deities, celestial bodies, and days of the week, while Vedic astrologers recommend certain gems to individuals based on their astrological birth chart.<\/p>\n<p>In 1912, the American Council Association of Jewelers (which is currently known as the Jewelers of America) created a standardized list of birthstones in the United States. This list was updated by the Jewelry Industry Council of America and later by The American Gem Trade Association to include new types of birthstones for certain months of the year.<\/p>\n<h2>An overview of the birthstones for every month of the year<\/h2>\n<p>Want to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-pick-a-crystal-according-to-your-astrological-sign\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/how-to-pick-a-crystal-according-to-your-astrological-sign\/\">pick a crystal<\/a> that corresponds to your birth month? Here\u2019s a quick overview of the birthstones for every month of the year:<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions about the September birthstone<\/h2>\n<h3>What does the sapphire symbolize?<\/h3>\n<p>The blue sapphire is most commonly associated with the month of September, and it symbolizes one\u2019s inner wisdom and truth.<\/p>\n<h3>Who should wear a blue sapphire?<\/h3>\n<p>Anyone can wear a blue sapphire, whether due to its visual appeal or its energetic properties\u2014and if the latter, crystal experts typically say that it can benefit those who want to access their inner truth or hone their intuition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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