Aries

Red Jasper: Steadies Aries' quick fire into stamina that lasts.

Carnelian: Feeds courage and initiative, the ram's natural strengths.

Bloodstone: A classic warrior's stone for resilience after a charge.

In ancient India ruby was called ratnaraj, 'king of gems'.

Garnet's name comes from the Latin for pomegranate seed.

An iron oxide whose name comes from the Greek for 'blood', because it streaks red when scratched.

Known as the 'merchant's stone', citrine is traditionally kept in cash registers and wallets to invite prosperity.

Often called the 'stone of opportunity' and one of the luckiest stones in crystal lore, green aventurine gets its sparkle (aventurescence) from tiny mica inclusions.

Ruby: Tradition says extra fire can tip Aries' drive into impatience or anger; use fiery red stones in short bursts.

Pyrite: Highly energising; some practitioners keep it out of the bedroom for already restless signs.

Obsidian: Intense 'mirror' energy can feel confrontational for a sign that already pushes hard; pair it with something soft like rose quartz.