Since times immemorial gem stones have been considered to be spiritual powerhouses.  Old traditions show the use of gem stones for the increase of one’s well being. Rudolf Steiner and Spiritual Science have added new insights into the relationships between these precious stones and movements, substances, biographical time spans, etc. To understand the corresponding tables or comments below, a prior study of Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science or Anthroposophy is essential.

 

True Botanica has created nutritional supplements containing the precious stones mentioned below as part of a trace mineral series (TMS).

 

(The “TMS” designated True Botanica products consist primarily of four potencies of the original substance. These potencies are then combined with natural trace minerals in distilled water. All components are rhythmically mixed for a deeper synergistic effect. The potencies are D7, D11, D18 and D30. They were chosen because they represent three energetic levels that harmonize especially well. They are patterned after the working of the life forces evident in the plant world. According to Rudolf Steiner, lower potencies (D7) are indicated more in acute situations, work via the metabolic system and influence predominantly the physical and life forces. High potencies (D30) exert a beneficial influence on a spiritual level, via the nervous system and address more chronic and deep seated causes. The middle potencies (D11 and18) are strengthening the rhythmical “in between” area. The potencies are in specific weight relationships to one another. The trace minerals help a deeper penetration of the entire complex into the organism. The final formulation is completely non alcoholic. All potentizing is done solely by hand. The water medium has been additionally enlivened by exposure to the morning and evening sun forces.) 

 

In general they can be used to support the sign of the zodiac, body part, eurythmy    movements, etc. that they correspond to.

 

 

The following three tables with their corresponding gem stones are based on R. Steiner’s notes to a lecture given on October 21^st 1906.

The notes refer to the “elemental world” and likely signify the world of life forces as opposed to the higher spiritual realms. 

 

 

 

Zodiac sign	Gemstone	Body region
Aries	Onyx	Head
Taurus	Carnelian	Neck
Gemini	Topaz	Clavicle
Cancer	Chalcedony	Chest
Leo	Jasper	Heart
Virgo	Emerald	Abdomen
Libra	Beryl	Hips/ Kidneys
Scorpio	Amethyst	Sex organs
Sagittarius	Hyacinth	Thighs
Capricorn	Chrysopras	Knees
Aquarius	Ruby	Lower limbs
Pisces	Sapphire	Hands/Feet

 

Ex: Emerald could be used to strengthen all processes of the abdominal cavity from anatomical to functional, such as the solar plexus, pancreas, etc.

 

 

 

Biographical Time	Gemstone	Ruling Planet
0 – 4 years	Carnelian	Moon
4 – 14 years	Topaz	Mercury
14 – 22 years	Jasper	Venus
22 – 41 years	Chrysolith	Sun
41 – 56 years	Onyx	Mars
56 – 68 years	Beryl	Jupiter
68 – 98 years	Garnet	Saturn

 

Ex: Topaz supports activities meant to alleviate problems of school children that are between the 4^th and 14^th year of life, independent of the problem at hand, but related to their age.

 

 

 

Sense activity	Gem stone
Hearing	Onyx
Tasting	Topaz
Touch/Feeling	Carnelian
Smell	Jasper
Seeing/Face	Chrysolith

 

 

Ex: Onyx supports processes normalizing the hearing function.

 

 

Rudolf Steiner refers frequently to the Apocalypse section of the New Testament. A different order connected to the zodiac is found there (the New Jerusalem Human Being). It is reasonable to assume that those details refer more to a spiritual aspect of the gem stones (known anthroposophically as the soul and the Ego aspects).

 

Zodiac sign	Gemstone
Aries	Amethyst
Taurus	Hyacinth
Gemini	Chrysopras
Cancer	Topaz
Leo	Beryl
Virgo	Chrysolith
Libra	Sard/Carnelian
Scorpio	Sardonyx
Sagittarius	Emerald
Capricorn	Chalcedony
Aquarius	Sapphire
Pisces	Jasper

 

Ex: amethyst would be used to support the head forces, as opposed to onyx before, when the concern is more the thinking processes of the head.   

 

 

 

Rudolf Steiner gives the connection between signs of the zodiac and the Eurythmy movements (1923). These gestures further support the sign of the zodiac and the corresponding gem stones- either from the elemental or the spiritual – point of view.

 

 

Zodiac sign	Eurythmy
Aries	V
Taurus	R
Gemini	H
Cancer	F
Leo	D,T
Virgo	B
Libra	CH
Scorpio	S
Sagittarius	G
Capricorn	L
Aquarius	M
Pisces	N

 

 

There are literally an infinite number of additional ways that they could be helpful, for example giving at a particular time of the year the corresponding gem stone for that zodiac sign, giving the ruling gem stone for the time of the day when a physical problem seems to become bothersome, among many other possibilities. The True Botanica gemstone products can be used in connection with the individual horoscope or other star charts. With experience, many valuable uses can be found to support health at various levels.