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Crystals for June
June's birthstone is pearl. The month is shared by Gemini and Cancer, holds the festival of Litha, and its full moon is traditionally the Strawberry Moon.
Birthstones
June is one of the few months with three stones. Pearls grow inside molluscs; moonstone is a feldspar with a soft blue sheen.
Gemini stones (21 May – 20 June)
Crystal tradition links Gemini with Citrine, Agate, Apatite, Blue lace agate and Howlite. Full Gemini crystal guide.
Cancer stones (21 June – 22 July)
Crystal tradition links Cancer with Moonstone, Selenite, Calcite, Emerald and Opal. Full Cancer crystal guide.
Stones for Litha
Many people decorate a seasonal altar for Litha with Citrine, Sunstone and Tiger's eye. See the Wheel of the Year.
The Strawberry Moon
June's full moon is the Strawberry Moon, named for the strawberry harvest. In Europe it is also called the Rose Moon or Mead Moon. Near midsummer it rides low in the southern sky. Full moon names.
All June stones
Moonstone, Rainbow moonstone, Selenite, Citrine, Agate, Apatite, Calcite, Sunstone and Tiger's eye.
June stones in the shop
Questions answered
What crystal is for June?
Pearl is the June birthstone; Gemini stones include Citrine and Agate; Cancer stones include Moonstone and Selenite.
What is a good crystal gift for a June birthday?
A pearl piece, or the stone of their star sign.
Key facts (summary)
- June's birthstone is pearl.
- Pearl is the June birthstone; Gemini stones include Citrine and Agate; Cancer stones include Moonstone and Selenite.
- A pearl piece, or the stone of their star sign.
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