{"id":8531,"date":"2023-11-02T00:27:38","date_gmt":"2023-11-01T17:27:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8531"},"modified":"2023-11-02T00:27:38","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T17:27:38","slug":"november-birthstone-the-symbolism-meaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=8531","title":{"rendered":"November Birthstone: The 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<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">N<\/span>ovember sees autumn in all its splendor. The fall chill has set in and the leaves display vivid colors, from fiery red to orange and yellow, reminiscent of the season and each November birthstone: topaz and citrine. While they look similar, topaz and citrine have significant differences that make them unique. One thing these stones have in common, however, is their ability to ground your intentions and guide you towards your goals. As such, they\u2019re suitable for navigating the transition from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/scorpio-season-every-zodiac-sign-2023\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/scorpio-season-every-zodiac-sign-2023\/\">Scorpio season<\/a>\u2014which calls us to look inward to evoke positive change\u2014and the impending Sagittarius season.<\/div>\n<p>To learn more about the November birthstones, crystal experts break down their meaning and expound on how folks, particularly Scorpios and Sagittarians born this month, can benefit from their metaphysical properties.<\/p>\n<h2>Properties of topaz, November\u2019s traditional birthstone<\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1127139\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1127139\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1127139 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Imperial Topaz\" width=\"620\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/november-birthstone-topaz-620x358_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1127139\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Getty Images\/ Fred Pinheiro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Birthstone color: <\/strong>Yellow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Element: <\/strong>Fire and earth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planet: <\/strong>Sun and Jupiter<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chakra: <\/strong>Third chakra<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin: <\/strong>Varied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Topaz is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/topaz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/topaz\">classified as a gemstone<\/a>, and it comes in a range of hues, like blue, green, orange, red, pink, and purple. <a href=\"https:\/\/agta.org\/education\/gemstones\/topaz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/agta.org\/education\/gemstones\/topaz\/\">It\u2019s sourced from all over the world<\/a>, like the United States, Brazil, Russia, and China, and though it\u2019s found across the globe, numerologist and certified crystal healer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joyofnumerology.com\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.joyofnumerology.com\/about\">Joy Woodward<\/a> says that it\u2019s rare to find compared to other precious stones. Like other gemstones, topaz varies in value according to its color, clarity, cut, and carat\u2014and, according to integrative medicine and crystal expert <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dreliztratts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dreliztratts\/\">Elizabeth Trattner, AP, DOM<\/a>, Imperial Topaz is among the most prized and coveted of this variety. It\u2019s yellow topaz, however, that\u2019s commonly associated with the month of November, says Woodward.<\/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\/november-birthstone\/\" current-title=\"November\u2019s Birthstones Can Help You Manifest Your Intentions and Make Them a Reality\" current-image=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/WG_Edirorial_November-Birthstones-425x285_418x278_true_70.webp\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-05-01\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/november-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\/november-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 decoding=\"async\" :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/november-birthstone\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\" class=\" js-inline-lazy-load\" src=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Birthstone meaning and symbolism of topaz<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to its metaphysical properties, yellow topaz can help\u201calign your thoughts, your actions, and your energy,\u201d says Woodward, making it an ideal for manifestation. It allows you to envision a clear picture of what you want in your life and\u201cgrounds you in your intention,\u201d so you don\u2019t lose sight of the goals you want to achieve.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re manifesting small or big goals, topaz can help you shake off the overly negative voices that prevent you from seeing your dreams as a possible reality. \u201cIt helps [you] realize [your] deservability for what you\u2019re trying to manifest,\u201d says Woodward. Moreover, topaz can also help you quell the anxiety that might arise as you\u2019re working towards bringing your manifestations to life. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spiritdaughter.com\/pages\/about-jill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.spiritdaughter.com\/pages\/about-jill\">Jill Wintersteen<\/a>, astrologist, spiritual teacher, and founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/april-birthstone\/#:~:text=the%20founder%20of-,Spirit%20Daughter,-.%20It%E2%80%99s%20also%20said\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/april-birthstone\/#:~:text=the%20founder%20of-,Spirit%20Daughter,-.%20It%E2%80%99s%20also%20said\">Spirit Daughter<\/a>: \u201cTopaz provides a calming effect,\u201d and yellow topaz, in particular, \u201chelps to bring positive vibrations and uplift the spirits.\u201d As such, its calming capabilities can create a sense of peace and serenity while warding off self-doubt, so you can move towards your goals with steadfast certainty.<\/p>\n<p>According to Dr. Trattner, yellow topaz is also associated with the third chakra (aka the solar plexus chakra), which Reiki healer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fernolivia.com\/fernolivia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.fernolivia.com\/fernolivia\">Fern Olivia<\/a> told Well+Good in an interview about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-are-chakras\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-are-chakras\/\">the seven chakras<\/a>, is the \u201caction and balance chakra that focuses on individual willpower, personal power, and commitment.\u201d Considering this association, it further reinforces the topaz\u2019s ability in helping people commit to their goals and act upon them fearlessly.<\/p>\n<h2>Properties of citrine, November\u2019s modern-day birthstone<\/h2>\n<p><figure id=\"attachment_1127143\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1127143\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1127143 js-inline-lazy-load\" alt=\"Citrine\" width=\"620\" height=\"358\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/november-birthstone-citrine-620x358_falsexfalse_true_70.webp\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1127143\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: Getty Images\/ Irina Marwan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Birthstone color: <\/strong>Yellow<\/li>\n<li><strong>Element: <\/strong>Fire and earth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Planet:\u00a0<\/strong>Sun<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chakra: <\/strong>Third chakra<\/li>\n<li><strong>Origin: <\/strong>Varied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Citrine is a stone of quartz family, and it typically comes in colors reminiscent of fall foliage, making it especially fitting for the month of November. Unfortunately, you won\u2019t find a naturally occuring citrine without effort; according to Woodward and Dr. Trattner, natural citrines are rare. You\u2019re more likely to come across amethysts that are heat treated to look like citrines, which has a yellowish color similar to its counterpart, just without or less of the dichroism or color-changing quality that folks have come to love about the stone. While naturally occurring citrines are hard to find, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/citrine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/science\/citrine\">heat-treated citrine can be sourced from places like Brazil, Uruguay, Scotland, and North Carolina in the US.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Birthstone meaning and symbolism of citrine<\/h2>\n<p>According to Woodward, the metaphysical properties of natural citrine are similar to that of yellow topaz. \u201cThey help you take decisive action, get clear on what it is that you want, and come up with resolutions to work through what is blocking you,\u201d she says. Wintersteen adds that natural citrine is a stone of manifestation, too. What\u2019s more, it attracts abundance where you need it and \u201cprotects against negative vibrations by transmuting them into something positive,\u201d she says, adding that it especially comes in clutch to \u201cprovide positivity during times of transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Woodward agrees that natural citrine has a clearing property that works to transform nay-saying thoughts and negativity into inspired action, which she says is about all about taking thought-out action to bring what you want into fruition.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned, however, natural citrines are rare, and you\u2019re more likely to find heat-treated citrines (or what Dr. Trattner calls \u201cbaked amethysts\u201d). Woodward says that the metaphysical properties of heat-treated citrines are different from that of the naturally occurring variety. \u201cIt\u2019s more optimistic,\u201d she says, and it brings about a surge of positivity and creative inspiration to navigate stagnant or negative energy that might be causing inaction. Whether naturally occurring or heat-treated citrine, it corresponds with the third chakra, helping people tap into their inner power and put it into action.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone can harness the metaphysical properties of the month\u2019s birthstones, but Wintersteen says it might especially benefit November-born Scorpios and Sagittarians, albeit in different ways. For the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/scorpio-personality-traits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/scorpio-personality-traits\/\">emotionally complex Scorpio<\/a> that becomes overwhelmed by the depths of their own feeling, \u201cthese stones help them see the positivity and potential in any situation,\u201d she says, adding that topaz has the added benefit of helping \u201crestore calm feelings when emotions begin to feel like a roller coaster ride.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asfor the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sagittarius-traits\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sagittarius-traits\/\">free-spirited Sagittarian<\/a> seeking to expand their horizons, \u201cboth of these bring luck and optimism, especially on long journeys,\u201d says Wintersteen, and when there is bump on the road, \u201cthey can help people with strong Sagittarius placements find the silver lining when life hands them adversity.\u201d Topaz, in particular, can calm emotions when things don\u2019t go according to plan, helping cool Sagittarius\u2019s fire and keep a level head, she says, whereas citrine can bring luck, abundance, and joy to the adventure, making it the \u201cperfect travel companion\u201d for the zodiac wheel\u2019s traveler.<\/p>\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\/\">find a crystal<\/a> or gemstone 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 November birthstones<\/h2>\n<h3>Why are there two November birthstones?<\/h3>\n<p>There are two November birthstones because the original list of birthstones, which only included topaz, was updated in the 1950s by The Jewelry Industry Council of America to add citrine.<\/p>\n<h3>Is November the only month with two birthstones?<\/h3>\n<p>November isn\u2019t the only month with two birthstones. March and October also have two birthstones, while June, August, October, and December all have three birthstones.<\/p>\n<h3>Are the November birthstones rare?<\/h3>\n<p>According to Woodward and Dr. Trattner, the November birthstones\u2014topaz and citrine\u2014are rare stones that can be costly to add to your collection. However, heat-treated citrine, which is essentially baked amethyst, is typically more accessible than its counterparts and easier to find.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1675549\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>November sees autumn in all its splendor. The fall chill has set in and the leaves display vivid colors, from fiery red to orange and yellow, reminiscent of the season and each November birthstone: topaz and citrine. While they look similar, topaz and citrine have significant differences that make them unique. 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