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Crystals for July
July's birthstone is ruby. The month is shared by Cancer and Leo, and its full moon is traditionally the Buck Moon.
Birthstones
Ruby is red corundum, hardness 9. Carnelian is the warm, affordable orange-red alternative.
Cancer stones (21 June – 22 July)
Crystal tradition links Cancer with Moonstone, Selenite, Calcite, Emerald and Opal. Full Cancer crystal guide.
Leo stones (23 July – 22 August)
Crystal tradition links Leo with Tiger's eye, Citrine, Sunstone, Peridot and Amber. Full Leo crystal guide.
The Buck Moon
July's full moon is the Buck Moon, named for the new antlers growing on male deer, and for summer thunderstorms. Full moon names.
All July stones
Ruby, Carnelian, Red jasper, Moonstone, Selenite, Calcite, Tiger's eye, Citrine and Sunstone.
July stones in the shop
Questions answered
What crystal is for July?
Ruby is the July birthstone; Cancer stones include Moonstone and Selenite; Leo stones include Tiger's eye and Citrine.
What is a good crystal gift for a July birthday?
A ruby piece, or the stone of their star sign.
Key facts (summary)
- July's birthstone is ruby.
- Ruby is the July birthstone; Cancer stones include Moonstone and Selenite; Leo stones include Tiger's eye and Citrine.
- A ruby piece, or the stone of their star sign.
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