Ruby
MEANING OF STONE
Ruby is the birthstone for July. The Ruby represents love, passion, courage, and emotion. For centuries this gem has been considered the king of all gems. It was believed that wearing a fine red Ruby bestowed good fortune on its owner. Rubies have been the prized possession of emperors and kings throughout the ages. The color of a Ruby is the most important feature of the gemstone. The name ruby comes from the Latin word 'ruber', which means red. It is a favorite gem among those in power and those in love, inspiring more emotion than almost any other stone. For thousands of years, ruby was considered the stone of love, energy, passion, power, and a zest for life. Like no other gemstone in the world, Ruby is the perfect symbol for powerful feelings. The other important element of Ruby besides fire is blood, and Ruby is said to restore vital life forces and increase energy and vigor. Ruby is also known as the stone of courage, and legend tells us that a person possessing a ruby can walk through life without fear of evil or misfortune. Any jewelry that carries a Ruby signifies so much passion and love between two people, that it makes Ruby an ideal choice for engagement or Valentine’s Day jewelry. Furthermore, Ruby is the gemstone to be given on the 15th and 40th wedding anniversaries. The uplifting and vital nature of Ruby is an encouragement to live fully and embrace the joy of life that is missing in many people's lives. Ruby allows the fire of passion and love to advance. It helps to bring down the walls we build around us to keep others out.
Ruby gemstones are effective psychic protection stones, and are excellent assets to help you to defend yourself against psychic attack from negative entities. They are powerful healing crystals for you to use as their vibration acts as a barrier against those who want to steal your energy.