Dates: 22nd June - 22nd July
Birthstone: Ruby
Alternate Stones: Emerald, Pearl & Moonstone
Ruling Planet: Mercury
Ruling Element: Water
Ruby (Corundum)
Rubies come in range of different hues with the Pigeon's Blood being the most valuable (deep red with a slight blue tinge). Other varieties range from pinkish red, purple-red, deep rich to dark ruby red.
In a physical sense, rubies are said to assist with:
Infections
Circulation
Heart
Energy
Female Fertility
Male Impotence
Menstrual Problems
Early Menopause
Fibromyalgia
Gynecological Operations
Pregnancy - particularly for older women
Mentally they are said to help share love energy despite of past hurts and reduces fears of the paranormal and evil.
They are most commonly associated with love, especially faithful, passionate commitment and helps older women to value their beauty and life experience. Rubies bring prophetic dreams and banish nightmares. To dream of rubies is a sign of coming prosperity and good fortune. Tumble stones at home for each of your family members can help maintain loving links wherever they are.
What Chakra Does Ruby Belong To?
Rubies belong to the HEART Chakra. Located in the centre of the chest; also rules chakras in palms of the hands and fingertips and minor thymus chakra in the upper chest.
How do you Cleanse and Clean Rubies?
While there are quite a few ways to cleanse rubies, to do so without damaging your jewellery it would be best to use the following techniques:
Reviving with Quartz: Place your ruby in the middle of a heap of quartz and leave for several days.
Energise with Sunlight: After using the previous method, revive your rubies in the sunlight to further purify them.
To physically clean your ruby jewellery, you can use soapy water to do so and make sure to thoroughly dry them with a non-abrasive cloth to prevent scratching.
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