Birth stones: Which one suits your star sign?

ARIES
March 21 to April 20

Impulsive Aries sometimes needs to think before dashing headlong into situations and eliminating all competition. The ruby is Aries' gemstone and it helps if you have lost sight of your goals. Intuition, creativity and passion would also be enhanced with the help of this gemstone.

Taureans can be major bullies who can't not have their way. Criticism also affects them more than they like to admit. Emeralds help Taureans to connect with feelings and fill them with energy. Concentration will also be improved and you will find your thought process is far clearer.

Geminis have a problem taking decisions, because all options sound equally good. They sometimes also have a gift for miscommunication and muddling issues up. A yellow sapphire will help the Gemini's will and decision-making facilities. You will also feel more comfortable with the decisions you make.

Leos want to be the leader of the group always, no matter what the cost, and they may make quite a few enemies in the process. Diamonds are Leos' best friends. Wearing a clear, well-faceted diamond will help you balance leadership with service in your personal as well as professional life.

Virgos can be extremely nitpicky and difficult to please. They expect everyone else to conform to their high standards. Yellow topaz is the gemstone for this star sign. It's a stone of wisdom, and it will give you courage and perseverance. It is also a gem for spirituality and self-awareness.

Scorpios like to scheme and plot and plan and make life unnecessarily complicated for themselves and the people they love. Coral, although like the pearl it is not really a gemstone, is suited to this star sign. Red coral will help you completely enjoy life, and protect you from envy and resentment.

Sagittarians need to be on the go and stimulated all the time; they 'switch off' if they get bored or if the situation is stagnating. Topaz is their stone. This gem will be a companion to you on your life's journey -- it will give you courage and help you find your way professionally and personally.

Capricorns can be overly concerned with social status and career goals and may even choose their friends and spouses based on these criteria. The dark blue sapphire is their gemstone. You will find an increase in wisdom and serenity, and find it easier to achieve your goals. It will also strengthen your sense of responsibility.

Aquarians may be easily distracted and only focus on superficialities instead of looking a little deeper. Jade is the gemstone for Aquarius. It will help bind you to tradition and appreciate ageless wisdom. Wearing jade will have a calming effect on your need for new experiences.

Pisceans sometimes suffer from a martyr complex and get involved in co-dependent relationships very easily. They also have a very hard time letting go when it's the right time to. Opal is Pisces' gemstone. Wearing it brings harmony, peace and happiness. You will also be less prone to depression and mood swings.