December 6, 2003

January

Derivation of name: Janus, Roman god of doorways and beginnings

Birthstone: Garnet

Symbolizes: Constancy

 

February

Derivation of name: Februa, Roman festival of purification

Birthstone: Amethyst

Symbolizes: Sincerity

 

March

Derivation of name: Mars, Roman god of war

Birthstone: Aquamarine, bloodstone

Symbolizes: courage

 

April

Derivation of name: Latin aperire, “to open”

Birthstone: Diamond

Symbolizes: Innocence

 

May

Derivation of name: Maia, Roman goddess of spring

Birthstone: Emerald

Symbolizes: Love, success

 

June

Derivation of name: Juno, Roman goddess of marriage

Birthstone: Pearl, Alexandrite, moonstone

Symbolizes: Health, Longevity

 

July

Derivation of name: Julius Caesar, Roman general and dictator

Birthstone: Ruby

Symbolizes: contentment

 

August

Derivation of name: Augustus, Roman emperor

Birthstone: Peridot, sardonyx

Symbolizes: Married happiness

 

September

Derivation of name: Latin septem, “seven”; September was the 7th month of the earliest Roman calendar

Birthstone: Sapphire

Symbolizes: Clear thinking

 

October

Derivation of name: Latin octo, “eight; October was the 8th month of the earliest Roman calendar

Birthstone: Opal, tourmaline

Symbolizes: hope

 

November

Derivation of name: Latin novem, “nine”; November was the 9th month of the earliest Roman calendar

Birthstone: Topaz

Symbolizes: Fidelity

 

December

Derivation of name: Latin decem, “ten”; December was the 10th month of the earliest Roman calendar

Birthstone: Turquoise, zircon

Symbolizes: Prosperity

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