37. Magic Rocks: Birthstones and Crystals

For Scorpios By Scorpios: astrology for beginners

This week, our dear Scorpios learn about birthstones, how they intersect with astrology, and try to wrap their minds around healing crystals. Leaving no stone unturned, they unearth some real gems from the depths of history.

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Timestamps

0:55 -- Reading our email

3:21 -- Horoscope

5:40 -- Main Topic: Birthstones and Crystals (Magic Rocks)

6:02 -- D&D Corner

6:40 -- What we already know (or think we know) about birthstones and crystals

13:50 -- The Western Tradition of birthstones

19:55 -- Shield, Breastplate, or Bra of Aaron

23:31 -- Art History Corner: Lapis Lazuli

25:25 -- Bra of Aaron again

28:21 -- Scorpio birthstones: Opal

32:35 — opal myths

35:00 — tourmaline (the OTHER October stone)

35:45 — Topaz, November birthstone

38:41 — crystals and birthstones for zodiac signs

46:21 — why do we think birthstones and the zodiac are even related???

48:37 — Hindu astrology and birthstones

49:40 — what is the difference between birthstones and crystals?

51:00 — wellness crystals

52:15 — wrapping up

Bibliography

The Only Astrology Book You’ll Ever Need by Joanna Martine Woolfolk

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birthstone

https://www.elle.com/horoscopes/daily/a104/scorpio-daily-horoscope/

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/sep/17/healing-crystals-wellness-mining-madagascar

https://www.bustle.com/p/the-best-crystal-for-you-based-on-your-zodiac-sign-how-to-use-it-13251126

https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a30475069/crystals-guide-based-on-zodiac-sign-astrology/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priestly_breastplate