September Birthstone: Sapphire Blue (updated)

September Birthstone: Sapphire Blue 

The name is from the Greek word “sapphirus” meaning blue. 

The Bible likens the color sapphire to the blue of the sky. The prophet Ezekial wrote:”
Behold … above the heads of the cherubim there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne.” In Revelation, sapphire is named as one of the foundation stones of New Jerusalem. Sapphire is said to have received its protective power from Saturn and it was highly regarded by kings and emperors.

Virgo (The sign of the Virgin) relates to those born between August 2 - September 22. 

Sapphire symbolizes faith: blue represents the sky and loyalty and friendship.

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The Bible likens the color sapphire to the blue of the sky.

The prophet Ezekial wrote: ”Behold … above the heads of the cherubim there appeared over them as it were a sapphire stone, as the appearance of the likeness of a throne.” 

In Revelation, sapphire is named as one of the foundation stones of New Jerusalem. Sapphire is said to have received its protective power from Saturn and it was highly regarded by kings and emperors.

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Sapphire Colors 

The traditional color associated with the Sapphire is the deep blue color and was strongly favored as a popular gem in jewelry. Sapphires can be found in a variety of colors, not just different shades of blue, these include yellow, pink and white. Sapphires with colors other than blue are generally referred to as fancy sapphires. The distinctive blue of the sapphire is due to minute amounts of oxide of iron and titanium in the stone.

The symbolic meaning of the color blue has a Biblical meaning symbolizing heavenly grace.

Chakras 

Related to the forehead chakra, the 3rd eye, the center of Physic Power and Higher Intuition 

Represents the search and attainment of spiritual purpose.

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Metaphysical Properties for the September Birthstone Sapphire:
Clairvoyance insight and interpretation. 

The healing properties of the September birthstone are: 

• Healing: Most effective for nervous system, regulates the thyroid gland and is a useful remedy for lack of appetite and heart trouble. 
• Psychologically, the strengthens the wearer’s willpower and gives him/her the strength the get better.
• The Sapphire is also used to enhance the influences of Venus and and banish evil thoughts.
  

Where are Sapphires found?

Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Kasmir, Australia, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, China and the U.S.

To care for sapphires: put them in sea salt to recharge, and avoid exposure to sunlight. 

Source: “Healing Crystals and Gemstones,” Baumer & Schreiber, 2002

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September Birthday Characteristics:

Classified as 'perfectionists', people born in the month of September are:

• extremely hard working, detail-oriented and organized 
• but, they like to point out other people’s mistakes and criticize them even for trivial matters 
• generally excel in the professions such as medicine, law, teaching, writing and designing. 
• the month of September is governed by the zodiac sign, Virgo and the planet, Mercury.

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Celebrity birthdays in September: 

Alexis Bledel                 Michael Buble                Harry Connick, Jr. 

Jane Curtin                    Idris Elba                       Jimmy Fallon

Colin Firth                      Jennifer Hudson            Michael Keaton

James Marsden            Amy Poehler                   Guy Richie

Adam Sandler               Jason Statham               Raquel Welch