What is the Scorpio Birthstone?

Scorpio is the eighth sign of the zodiac. The Scorpio birthstone is Topaz. Topaz comes in many shades but the Yellow Topaz is best for those who share the Scorpio star sign. Topaz means empathy and serenity. Scorpios are born between October 23rd and November 22nd. The element of Scorpio is water and the ruling planet is Pluto or Mars.

The Bravest Friend

With their house symbol as the scorpion with its stinger in motion, people tend to consider Scorpios as being a fire sign – all feisty energy and force. Yet contrary to popular belief, Scorpio’s are actually a water sign, which makes them emotional and a touch more sensitive than you would think. Scorpios are one of the most complex zodiac signs in the pack. They are ruled by Pluto and Mars. Mars is the God of War and definitely brings his dangerous energy and the sting to the Scorpio. Pluto is the God of the Underworld and represents the darker side of the Scorpio. But Pluto was also the god of wealth and this echoes the ambitious nature of the Scorpio sign.

While darkness and war seem like negative traits, it actually can be used to sum up Scorpios in a different way. Scorpios are brave and fearless, curious, and creative, and they are dutifully determined in every task they take to hand. They are loyal friends and their bravery means that they don’t hesitate to leap into action when it comes to problem-solving.

The Scorpio star sign works well with healing crystals that help them to balance out their emotional intensity and bring a burst of sunlight and positive power to their shadow side. We love a star sign that doesn’t shrug off their shadow side but works to embrace it beautifully, having a stone that can balance that even more helps the Scorpio to let down their stinger once in a while. Take a look at these prettily picked stones that are to keep Scorpios in sublime check.

Not a Scorpio but curious about your own star sign or want to dish the dirt on a friend's astrological design? Check out our guide to all things Zodiac.

• Aries -The Ram – March 21 to April 19
• Taurus – The Bull – April 20 to May 20
• Gemini – The Twins – May 21 to June 20
• Cancer – The Crab – June 21 to July 22
• Leo – The Lion – July 23 to August 22
• Virgo – The Virgin – August 23 to September 22
• Libra – The Scales – September 23 to October 22
• Scorpio – The Scorpion – October 23 to November 21
• Sagittarius – The Centaur – November 22 to December 21
• Capricorn – The Goat – December 22 to January 19
• Aquarius – The Water Bearer – January 20 to February 18
• Pisces – The Fish – February 19 to March 20

Scorpio Gemstones 

Scorpios will find a wealth of healing properties just waiting for them in this selection of Scorpio gemstones. While strong and courageous, it’s important to remember that Scorpios too can be super emotional beings but this emotion tends to hide behind fiercer traits and the need to be in control. Scorpios will balance out beautifully when they have healing crystals that can work to cut the threads of negative energy and bring about a sense of wellbeing free from the tangles of secretive and darker thoughts. Scorpios are known for not wanting to show even a shred of vulnerability and this can make them a little closed off from loved ones in their life. Stones that nurture this sense of safety, grounding, and not being overwhelmed by ones own emotions can entice Scorpios out of their shells. Take a look at these signature gemstones that are sure to help a Scorpio balance and heal…

Topaz 

The main October birthstone for all those Scorpios out there, Topaz is a magical match. Blue Topaz comes with the energy of communication and action. Scorpios are all about action. Never a sign to sit and dwell, the active Scorpio barely has a passive bone in their body. Topaz can help to finetune that action and also to make sure that the Scorpio doesn’t slip into feelings of overwhelm. It’s also a great stone for the throat chakra and can help with communication and keep Scorpios gentle in their approach to others as sometimes they can be cutting with their words. Yellow Topaz also helps to improve relationships and keeps Scorpios from sinking into traits of jealousy. Find out more about the meaning of Blue Topaz.

Agate 

Amazing Agate is a mega match for Scorpios and as it comes in a million shades, you can pick your match. Blue Lace Agate has a luscious and lovely vibe that serves to soften the hard edges of a Scorpio. Moss Agate is earthly and rich and keeps you alive in the presence of nature (a natural soul soother). Fire Agate burns bright with the power of positivity, helping to combat the darkness that the Scorpio tends to sit in. Find out more about the meaning of Agate.

Aquamarine 

Ever enticing you to go with the flow, the watery energy of Aquamarine matches the overlooked element of all those Scorpios out there. This blue member of the Beryl family brings lightness and good vibes, easygoing energy, a softer sense of communication, and the surging movement of the wild blue sea - not to mention it's a lucky stone to boot. For the Scorpio that tends to be a little more serious than some of the other star signs, Aquamarine entices you to let go and journey with the flow. Find out more about the meaning of Aquamarine.

Opal 

Bringing endless ruminations of light and strength, the Opal stone knows how to shine a light on the darker Scorpios. With shades the color of moonstone, Opal is all milk and pearls and the perfect gemstone for bringing healing feminine energy, good luck, and strong psychic connections. For those who find themselves wading through heaviness or battling the inner demons of possessiveness, Opal helps you to stay linked to a sense of clarity and inner peace.

Ruby 

While Scorpios have plenty of passion to go around, the fiery bright flame of Ruby helps to raise the bar on your passion, taking it a place of health and wellness. All the red stones whisper of fire and sacred healing, whether its the glow of garnet of the grounding energy of red jasper. Along with stimulating your inner chi, this regal stone also brings those radiant traits of power, protection, and self-control. Rather than turning your emotional dial to eleven, the Ruby works gently with your big energy to keep you shining bright and calm.

Beryl 

Beryl is all delicate dreams of pale green. This soft and sublime stone helps to calm a Scorpio when their mind is racing a mile a minute. A sweet and soulful heart chakra stone, gentle green Beryl brings its soft vibrations and a gentle reminder that you need to simplify your life. With Beryl onside, you can clear out toxic people and behaviors and make an active decision to live a lighter brighter life. It’s also a stone that knows how to help goal-orientated people to find the strength to get the job done – exactly in line with a Scorpio.

Obsidian 

Dark and dreamy and ever welcoming you into the stillness of the inky black, Obsidian lends a softening darkness of rest and respite for the Scorpio to chill in. One of the major grounding stones, Obsidian is all about providing a cloak of protection – much needed for Scorpios as they tend to throw themselves right in without checking to see where they will land. Obsidian is all about bringing the balance. Find out more about the meaning of Obsidian.

Peridot 

Twinkling Peridot is a bringer of light and opener of the heart. This gorgeous green stone oozes warmth and wonder and is an incredible gem for helping Scorpios learn to let go. With emotional wealth, Peridot also lends an expert hand in helping temper those big mood swings and feelings of overwhelm and keeping Scorpios from settling too deep in the darkness. Peridot also complements the Scorpios natural affinity to home in on a task as it perfects focus and feeds that natural determination that helps Scorpios stand out. Find out more about the meaning of Peridot.

Citrine 

Splashed in sunshine and soaked in feel-good vibes, Citrine is the brightest stone out there. Perfect for picking Scorpios up and sending them to a place of powerful positivity, the Citrine stone is as sharp as a lemon and laced in the sweetness of pure summer vibes. This shimmering warm stone helps Scorpios to get to work on clearing out the solar plexus chakra, raising that energy and confidence bar, and making sure that you exit the underground to stand in the sun. Find out more about the meaning of Citrine.

How to Use the Stones

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Having a stone or selection of crystals that work with your body, mind, and soul can ensure that all those Scorpios out there are invited to live their best life. Whether a talisman for your pocket or a beautiful piece of gemstone jewelry that stays on your person at all times, the aim is to mark an intention for healing. One of the best methods for manifesting magic and bringing healing into your everyday harmony is by becoming a wearer of Scorpio stones.

From gemstone bracelets to crystal pendant or even a ring slipped upon your finger, wearing gemstones directly against the skin ensures that the healing vibrations can flow exactly where they are needed without being stopped in their tracks. Keep your crystal amulet of jewelry close by during times of emotional overwhelm or when you are facing difficult conversations with those you love and you will see the heavenly healing element get right to work on softening those sharp edges.

How to Cleanse Stones and Jewelry

As healing crystals get to work helping to clear out negative energy, rebalancing heavy thoughts, and channeling universal love and acceptance through their cosmic channels, its no wonder that from time to time these crystals need a pick me up. Keeping your stones cleansed and charged means that they will always be on their A-game and ever ready to peel back those tough layers that a Scorpio can build up. Cleansing your stones is super easy, simply run under tepid water for the harder stronger stones or if you have delicate quartz crystals you can smudge them with sage. After de-charging them of all that pent up energy you can give their power a potent boost by placing them in a shard of moonlight, a slant of sunlight, in earthly spirited soil, or by leaving your stones in the presence of powerful luminous quartz crystals who love to share their energy.

Final thoughts on Scorpio Birthstones 

There is so much energy and wonder to adore when it comes to all those Scorpios out there. Who couldn’t fall hard for a brave warrior with a secretive side and a loyal and determined nature? Yet with all this charging wonder, the Scorpio can stretch themselves thin or let their emotions rule the roost. There are not many filters for those ruminating thoughts that can get a Scorpio into emotional trouble. By choosing these stones, Scorpios can breathe a sigh of relief and let the healing nature of balance, beauty, and the essence of light and dark lead them out of the woods.

Are you entangled with a Scorpio or are you a Scorpio who struggles to move away from your shadow side? Share all your Scorpio experiences with us in the comments.