Choose lucky green charms for March

By Bethany Waldrop Keiper

“May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.”
                    ~Irish Blessing

Whether the weather is ready to cooperate or not, the calendar says it will soon be spring. The first day of spring is March 20th, which is the vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere. This date, combined with March's St. Patrick's Day on the 17th, brings to mind thoughts of green fields, green shamrocks, green leaves, and if you're lucky, green gemstones.

Although the color green, and any green adornments, are considered lucky on St. Patrick's Day to prevent being pinched, many green gemstones are considered to be lucky any day of the year. The different stones are thought to bring different kinds of luck for everything from romance to travelling to gambling.

It is said that gemstones have living energy, and different physical and metaphysical properties. Part of that “living energy” for many stones is believed to be luck in different areas. The different attributes make no two stones exactly alike, whether in shape, color, energy, or internal structure.

Generally, green-hued stones, minerals, and crystals are believed to be lucky for wealth and financial prosperity, which just about everyone is looking for these days. Pale green jade, garnet in shades of sparkling green, and rich green tourmaline are believed to bring this special financial luck to those who wear these stones and keep them close.   Lesser known green calcite, with its bright, light green hue, not only makes you lucky with money, but is said to draw prosperity right to your doorstep.

For luck in gambling, green aventurine is said to be best, and I'd add extra safety to my bets with green tourmaline, which in addition to bringing luck in finances, is said to double up your luck in any situation.

Another area that just about everyone could use some luck with is matters of the heart. When thinking of romantic stones, green gems might not be the first ones to come to mind, but if ancient legends and the metaphysical are to be believed, these are the ones to choose for luck in love. To keep your lover faithful, keep emeralds close to your heart.

Emeralds are also the stones associated with good luck in marriages.

With all of the love surrounding this glittering green gem, it begs the question of why emerald isn’t the engagement stone instead of diamond?

Of course, diamonds are found in shades of green, although they are quite rare, and quite expensive. For luck with a more universal love, the milky-green stone prehnite is the one to choose. It is believed to be the stone of tranquility, unconditional love, and is also said to have a connection to the angels.

The beliefs in gemstones as talismans of luck are prevalent throughout history. Alexander the Great is said to have favored chrysoprase, a stone of variegated green with mottled patterns of yellow, white, or black. Its lucky charms include protection and healing. Bright green peridot, the birthstone for the month of August, is also considered lucky for protection.

If deep green tones please your senses, then malachite is the gem for you. This forest green stone is banded with lines and swirls of variegated dark green to black shades. It is thought to bring luck and protection to travelers and children.

With the wide array of hues and patterns available, we are lucky to have these beautiful green gems from the Earth to enjoy no matter which month of the year it is.

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