December Birthstones are
Turquoise and Blue Topaz.

Turquoise is the modern birthstone for the month of December. It is a symbol of beauty, virtue and loyalty. Turquoise is one of the first gemstones to be mined. Colors vary from sky blue to green depending on the quantities of iron and copper found in it. Turquoise is a valued power stone. It will align and strengthen all of the Chakras; and it can be used to cleanse your energy centers. Used as a meditation tool, it can assist in clearing your mind. Use Turquoise to attune to the spiritual plane or provide protection during vision quests or astral travel. Turquoise can build a spiritual bridge between worlds and give strong psychic powers to the bearer. Turquoise is considered to be a symbol of generosity, sincerity and affection.

A master healer and a stone of yin (feminine) energy, Turquoise is most helpful with female disorders. Can be used to cure headaches; a strong stone for toning and strengthening the entire body and regenerating tissue.

Magical Properties:

Energy: Receptive
Element: Earth
Deities: Hathor, Buddha, The Great Spirit (American Indian)
Powers: Protection, courage, money, love, friendship, healing and luck.

Turquoise is used regularly to gain wealth.

Blue Topaz should only be worn if you wish to be clear-sighted. Topaz is said to enhance one's spiritual potential. The stone can be used to promote understanding, compassion, kindness and empathy. Blue Topaz with it's cool, tranquil, soothing vibrations help balance the emotions, with creativity, self expression and psychic perception.

Blue Topaz is a powerful stone in the way that quartz is. It is a balancing and calming stone that balances emotions, releases tension, balances emotions, and can bring joy.

Blue Topaz stimulates the metabolism and digestions.

Magical Properties:

Energy: Projective
Element: Sun
Deities: RA
Powers: Protection, healing, weight loss, money and love.

Blue Topaz is another stone used for protective purposes. It is considered specifically against envy, intrigue, disease, injury, and sudden death. Blue Topaz if worn releases depression, anger, fear, greed, frenzies and all disturbing emotions.