This magnificent red stone is well known as a stone of nobility, and legends say that Chinese Emperor Kublai Khan offered an entire city for a sizable ruby. So of course, nobility, royalty is something very much connected to Sun in astrology. And it’s red color hides a connection between Mars & Sun (Sun is exalted in Mars sign of Aries).

Ruby is known as the queen of stones and stone of kings. It was always associated with passion, protection, and prosperity.

Certain legends claim that it symbolizes Sun, and it’s glowing hue suggests an inextinguishable flame within the stone that legends claim would shine even through the thickest clothing and would not be hidden; if Ruby were cast into water it would cause it to boil, and if carved and pressed into wax it would melt the wax. (source: crystalvaults.com)

Wearing this stone as an amulet or charm would ward off plague and pestilence, kept the body safe, warned its wearer of impending danger, and banished sadness and foolish thoughts.

Burmese legend declares inserting a Ruby into the flesh would make one completely invulnerable. It’s also reputed to bring its owner peace, restrain lust, drive away fearful dreams and to help resolve disputes.

In antiquity, Rubies were considered to be perfect wedding stones, as they were often associated with promoting fidelity and sparking passion between lovers, especially in commitment and closeness.

Natural Ruby is one of four precious stones including (Diamond, Emerald, and Sapphire). Ruby is red Corundum, an aluminum oxide mineral with chromium – responsible for it’s rich and red color.

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES:

overcoming exhaustion and lethargy

stimulates circulation and vitality

calms hyperactivity

helps one increase creativity

increases bravery

good for maintaining passion in relationships

good for wearing during lovemaking

helps developing psychic abilities (Apollo)

increases concentration

increases chances of conception

guards against psychic attacks

increases success and trust in own abilities

good for blood and heart

good for myocardium (heart muscles and veins)

regulating menstrual flow

good for reproductive organs

a good stone for children and to wear during pregnancy (along with stones associated with Moon)

CHAKRA

Base chakra (Root chakra)

ASTROLOGY

Lilly gives it the influence of the Sun. So, of course, Sun sign of Leo is mainly associated with ruby. But also, Leo’s opposite sign of Aquarius is also included here. And Sun’s exaltation sign of Aries and sign of Sun’s fall Libra are some of the signs included. Sagittarius also by fire triplicity. And of course, everybody else who wants to increase vitality, creativity, and passion.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF RUBY

CATEGORY: oxide mineral variety

oxide mineral variety FORMULA: aluminum oxide with chromium Al2O3: Cr

aluminum oxide with chromium CRYSTAL SYSTEM: Triagonal

Triagonal COLOR: Near colorless through pink through all shades of red and deep crimson

Near colorless through pink through all shades of red and deep crimson MOHS SCALE OF HARDNESS: 9 (comparison: Diamond is 10)

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Sources: wikipedia.com, crystalvaults.com, pinterest.com