By her who in this month (January) is born
No gem save "Garnets" should be worn;
They will ensure her constancy,
True friendship, and fidelity,
The February-born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care,
If they the pearl (also green amethyst) will wear,
Who in this world of ours their eyes
In March first open shall be wise,
In days of peril firm and brave,
And wear a "bloodstone" to their grave.
She who from April dates her years,
"Diamonds" shall wear, lest bitter tears,
For vain repentance flow, this stone,
Emblem of innocence, is known,
Who first beholds the light of day
In spring's sweet flowery month of May
And wears an "Emerald" all her life
Shall be a loved and happy wife,
Who comes with summer to this earth,
And owes to June her hour of birth,
With ring of "Agate" on her hand
Can health wealth, and long life command.
The glowing "ruby" shall adorn,
Those who in July are born,
Then they'll be exempt and free
From love's doubts and anxiety,
Wear a "sardonyz" or for thee,
No conjugal felicity;
The August-bron without this stone,
Tis said, must live unloved and lone,
A maiden born when September leaves
Are rustling in September's breeze,
A "Sapphire" on her brow should bind
T will cure diseases of the mind.
October's child is born for woe.
And life's vicissitudes must know,
But lay an "Opal" on her breast,
And hope will lull those woes to rest,
Who first comes to this world below
With drear November's fog and snow,
Should prize the "Topaz" amber hue,
Emblem of friends and lovers true.
If cold December gave you birth,
The month of snow and ice and mirth,
Place on your hand a "Turquaise" blue,
Success will bless whate'er you do.
