For the Leo woman - a bright and powerful person - amber, which is popularly called the “gift of the sun,” is first of all suitable. Amber charges the wearer with energy and also protects against diseases. Topaz and ruby protect this zodiac sign and protect from negativity.
Diamond and garnet reveal the creative nature of a Leo woman and also feed her energy. Heliodor pacifies the ardent representatives of this sign, giving them peace and tranquility. The cat's eye is the most suitable option for a Leo woman who is in search of her true love.
Leo Stones
Choosing a stone for a Leo is not so difficult; his domineering nature can easily find balance with almost any gem. But there are minerals with which interaction is most favorable. First, you need to understand what this zodiac sign carries within itself.
This is a real king who loves excellence in everything. He highly values devotion and loyalty in people, although he himself often neglects them. He is distinguished by truly royal habits and expensive jewelry. In this way, Leos emphasize their position and success. They also love to give and receive gifts. In the year of the Pig, the main color for Leos will be their native color - yellow. Metal – never going out of fashion, gold. Element – Fire.
Magic properties
Controlling passions is the most important property of pomegranate. He seems to feel our dreams, irresistible desires. It is a stone of love that stimulates sexuality.
Pomegranate is a powerful love talisman. It protects love and prevents betrayal. Increases physical attraction. It is customary to give it to each other in order to revive old feelings.
Choose a red garnet to attract new love, preserve an existing one, move to a new level of relationships and protect them from betrayal.
The second, no less important ability of the stone is to develop energy and activity in a person. They used to say that pomegranate “makes the soul happy.” It brings high spirits and euphoria, so if you want to rest and relax, then you need to remove the jewelry with the gem.
Also, pyrope or almandine evoke a feeling of courage, strengthen willpower, and fortitude. They make a person more self-confident and give him self-esteem.
Other colors have their own properties:
- Greens develop intuition and are often chosen by psychics. They make a person more rational and contribute to making the right decisions.
- Whites accelerate their career advancement. Under their influence, a person achieves goals faster, and the qualities of a leader develop in him.
- Black contains powerful magical potential. It is believed that they give power over people, making their owner attractive in their eyes. Magicians also believe that a black stone strengthens our connection with our ancestors, so with such a talisman we will receive tips from above.
It is important to know that a pomegranate does not always accept its owner as he is. This distinguishes it from other stones, because, for example, the properties of agate suit any character.
This gem accurately reads your deepest desires and thoughts. If a person has bad or dubious intentions, harbors resentment, hatred, or acts cruelly, then the pomegranate can take revenge on him. Categorically not suitable for schemers and scammers. He also does not like people who are lazy, uncollected, or confused. They experience rejection from this stone - it irritates them, repels them.
What color of stone suits Leos?
The traditional golden colors of jewelry and amulets will become even more in demand among Leos in the Year of the Dragon. This year you should pay attention to minerals with strong energy:
- Yellow amber and jasper;
- Yellow Garnet;
- Cornelian;
- Pink Diamond;
- Black aquamarine;
- Obsidian;
- Black ruby.
Which amulets should you avoid?
Leos are not advised to choose amulets that contain turquoise. This stone is able to protect its owner from fears, but if Leo completely stops being afraid of everything, then this will not lead to good consequences. Turquoise can provoke the most courageous representatives of this zodiac sign to make rash, risky decisions. As a result, severe financial losses are possible.
This stone can significantly reduce performance, which will not benefit the lion. It is advisable for Leos to wear blue stones. Otherwise, the person will become very unsure of himself, indecisive and will follow the lead of others.
Using the knowledge you have gained about what talismans should be given to Leo men and women, you can choose the perfect gift for a representative of this zodiac sign. Remember that a talisman is not just a beautiful decoration, but also a thing that can significantly change a person’s entire life.
Stones for Leo woman
Character traits will tell us which stones are suitable for a Leo woman. They are characterized by imperious, economic traits. The Lioness can often be found in leadership positions at various levels. But everywhere and always she will confirm her superiority over the others. She loves jewelry. Preference is given to expensive, exclusive and recognizable ones. It is important for her to see admiration in the eyes of others. But, like any woman, she loves to flirt. Often, behind the screen of a seemingly successful business woman, there hides a tender and vulnerable soul. Lionesses are recommended to give preference to minerals that have a “female soul.”
Yellow Diamond
Yellow diamond is rightfully considered one of the leading minerals of Leo. This transparent golden-colored gem resembles petrified sun-colored drops in appearance. And it's not just about his appearance! Do not forget that the stone has anti-bactericidal properties. To avoid getting sick, it is recommended to wear such an amulet in the chest or solar plexus area. It is also believed that the stone protects its owner from hidden enemies.
Although they say that being nervous is not a royal thing. Lionesses often worry about trifles. Note the yellow amber. Although it is considered more masculine, it will give a woman the peace she needs. The warm energy of the mineral will relax you after a working day and free your mind from unnecessary thoughts and excess information.
yellow amber
For creative people, an ordinary pomegranate can be a useful assistant. This slightly transparent red mineral is translated from Latin as “grain”. Brings good luck. Promotes the development of non-standard thinking. It will be a good and useful gift for those who are looking for love. For those who have already started a family, it will return their former passion and help them establish a harmonious relationship with their husband.
Transparency of amber for the sign
- For Leos, the most transparent type is ideal - “batter” . It resembles a tear, has a delicate sunny color, playing with reflections, looks weightless and elegant. This variety is actively used in jewelry; such a stone can enhance even a simple piece of jewelry.
- No less interesting is another type - “bastard” . This is a translucent gem, its richness reminiscent of viscous drops of flower or buckwheat honey. Jewelry with such a mineral will ideally highlight the image of an adult, confident Lioness woman.
Stones for Leo man
You will recognize a Leo man immediately. He is distinguished by leadership and strong-willed qualities. Representatives of the fire sign try to be perfect in everything. In life, they create an abstract model for themselves, endowing it with those character traits that they themselves wish to possess. They carefully hide their shortcomings from everyone. They are noble, majestic, but at the same time, prone to sudden outbursts of anger. The fiery element of Leo charges him with remarkable optimism and resourcefulness. Their opinion is correct, period! In order to prove their position, they may even use force against their opponents.
An amulet for a Leo man should be expensive and attractive. It is also advisable that it is rare, otherwise Leos will not wear it at all. The beneficial properties of amulets are valued, but they give preference to their appearance, considering it more important than the healing properties of the stone.
An example is the fiery yellow color of amber. This decoration will definitely attract attention with its warm glow. The mineral is friendly with many stones, but prefers solitude. Perhaps this is inspired by the legends about him. In the 5th century BC, Sophocles symbolically mentioned amber in his works, calling it the tears with which the hero Meleager was mourned. It is named similarly in the Lithuanian legend dedicated to Jurat and Kastitis. Whatever it was. An amulet with amber gives a wonderful mood, and this has been tested in practice.
Also, Leos will be curious to know that amber fights a number of diseases of the human respiratory system. Gives lonely hearts a quick meeting with their soulmate. Strengthens marriage, improves family relationships, and helps bring happiness into life.
Chrysolite
In second place in the popularity ranking is olive peridot. Combines appearance with utility. Helps reduce aggression and attracts success. By the way, Alexander the Great carried chrysoprase with him for good luck, which he wore in a special bag on his belt.
From the point of view of practical usefulness, for Leos, as bright representatives of the fire element, a mineral for money - onyx or onyx quartz - will be useful. It is useful to take such a talisman with you to important negotiations or a business meeting. The fact is that onyx accumulates positivity, which it then shares with the owner.
Who benefits from a pomegranate amulet?
The mineral will definitely protect professional travelers and those who travel frequently from dangers along the way. He helps people do the right thing and not get confused when they are far from loved ones and family.
Previously, the stone was worn by knights and warriors to protect themselves from wounds and injuries. Therefore, today the pomegranate talisman is suitable for those working in law enforcement agencies and the military.
Businessmen, politicians and simply ambitious individuals will receive strengthening of their leadership qualities from pomegranate and gain power over their subordinates. It will be easier for them to achieve their goals. It is recommended to wear a ring with a gem.
Designers, writers, poets, artists and representatives of other creative professions, with the support of a pomegranate, will receive inspiration and strength to create. It perfectly takes you out of creative crisis and professional stagnation, gives you confidence in yourself and your work.
Girls who dream of finding true love and getting married can wear jewelry with this stone. The belief that it will help you meet your soulmate enhances the magical properties of pomegranate. If a person already has a family, then the mineral will not allow the spouses to look around. Between people experiencing a crisis in love, a talisman can rekindle the flame of passion that has died out for some reason.
Stones for Leo by date of birth
Considering only the practical side of wearing talismans, it is important to follow the following rule: before putting them on yourself, hold each stone in your hand for several minutes. Listen to the sensations. This simple test will make it clear whether it is worth wearing at all.
Eye of the Tiger
Changing the position of celestial bodies has an impact on the earth and the people and objects on it. The same minerals, depending on the date on the calendar, change their properties slightly. This means you can choose stones for the lion according to a specific date. If the effect of the Leo sign is divided into several decades, then for those born on the first days of the Lion month: from July 23 to August 3, talismans from:
- Tiger Eye;
- White jade;
- Carnelian.
For the second ten days: August 4-12:
- Onyx;
- Amber;
- Jasper.
Those born from August 13 to August 23 are recommended:
- Yellow Topaz;
- Sapphire;
- Ruby.
Garnet stone - a little history
The first mention of it is found in the Bible, where it appears under the name anfrax ("coal"), which was given to it by the Hellenes, and in Ancient Rome it was known as the carbuncle stone. In Rus', the mineral was known as venissa or bekhet and was used for medicinal purposes, for example, to stop bleeding and heal wounds.
The ancient Persians considered garnet a stone of strength, and medieval crusaders considered it a symbol of courage and bravery. Christians used pyrope to decorate church instruments, icons, and book bindings.
How did the name pomegranate come about?
The alchemist Magnus, who compared the dark red crystals to the seeds of the fruit of the same name, translating granatus from Latin as “grain-like,” gave the stone its current name. In the 17th century, after the discovery of large deposits in Bohemia, it began to be considered a semi-precious stone.
It was Czech jewelers who truly appreciated the beauty of this precious stone, creating beautiful jewelry from it. Which are valued all over the world and are very expensive.
