Autumn is in full bloom in November.
The autumn chill has arrived, and the leaves are displaying vibrant colors ranging from fiery red to orange and yellow, evocative of the season and each November birthstone: topaz and citrine. While they appear similar, topaz and citrine have significant differences that distinguish them. The ability of these stones to ground your intentions and guide you towards your goals is one thing they all have in common. As such, they’re ideal for navigating the transition between Scorpio season (which encourages us to look inward for positive change) and the upcoming Sagittarius season.
To learn more about the November birthstones, we will break down their meaning and explain how people born this month, particularly Scorpios and Sagittarians, can benefit from their metaphysical properties.
Properties of topaz, November’s traditional birthstone
- Birthstone color: Yellow
- Element: Fire and earth
- Planet: Sun and Jupiter
- Chakra: Third chakra
- Origin: Varied
Topaz is a gemstone that comes in a variety of colors including blue, green, orange, red, pink, and purple. It is sourced from all over the world, including the United States, Brazil, Russia, and China, and while it is found all over the world, it is rare in comparison to other precious stones. Topaz, like other gemstones, varies in value based on color, clarity, cut, and carat—and Imperial Topaz is among the most valuable and coveted of this variety. However, it is yellow topaz that is commonly associated with the month of November.
Birthstone meaning and symbolism of Topaz
When it comes to metaphysical properties, yellow topaz can help you align your thoughts, actions, and energy, making it an excellent manifestation stone. It enables you to visualize a clear picture of what you want in your life and grounds you in your intention, preventing you from losing sight of the goals you want to achieve.
Topaz can help you shake off the overly negative voices that prevent you from seeing your dreams as a possible reality, whether you’re manifesting small or large goals. It assists you in realizing your worthiness for what you’re attempting to manifest. Furthermore, topaz can help you alleviate any anxiety that may arise as you work to bring your manifestations to life. Yellow topaz, in particular, has a calming effect and helps to bring positive vibrations and lift the spirits. As a result, its calming abilities can provide a sense of peace and serenity while removing self-doubt, allowing you to move forward with steadfast certainty.
Yellow topaz is also linked to the third chakra (also known as the solar plexus chakra), the action and balance chakra that focuses on individual willpower, personal power, and commitment. Given this association, the topaz’s ability to help people commit to their goals and act fearlessly is reinforced.
Properties of citrine, November’s modern-day birthstone
- Birthstone color: Yellow
- Element: Fire and earth
- Planet: Sun
- Chakra: Third chakra
- Origin: Varied
Citrine is a quartz stone that typically comes in colors reminiscent of fall foliage, making it especially appropriate for the month of November. Unfortunately, because natural citrines are rare, you will have to look hard to find one. Amethysts that have been heat treated to look like citrines have a yellowish color similar to its counterpart, but without or with less of the dichroism or color-changing quality that people have come to love about the stone. While naturally occurring citrines are difficult to come by, heat-treated citrine can be obtained from countries such as Brazil, Uruguay, Scotland, and North Carolina in the United States.
Birthstone meaning and symbolism of citrine
Natural citrine has metaphysical properties similar to yellow topaz. They assist you in taking decisive action, clarifying your goals, and developing resolutions to overcome obstacles. Natural citrine is also a manifestation stone. Furthermore, it attracts abundance where it is needed and protects against negative vibrations by transmuting them into something positive, which is especially useful during times of transition.
Natural citrine has a clearing property that works to transform negative thoughts and feelings into inspired action, which she says is all about taking deliberate action to achieve what you want.
However, as previously stated, natural citrines are uncommon, and heat-treated citrines (or “baked amethysts”) are more common. Heat-treated citrines have different metaphysical properties than naturally occurring citrines. It’s more optimistic, and it creates a surge of positivity and creative inspiration to help you navigate stagnant or negative energy that may be causing you to be inactive. Citrine, whether naturally occurring or heat-treated, corresponds with the third chakra, assisting people in accessing and putting their inner power into action.
Anyone can benefit from the metaphysical properties of the month’s birthstones, but November-born Scorpios and Sagittarians may benefit the most, albeit in different ways. These stones help the emotionally complex Scorpio who becomes overwhelmed by the depths of their own feelings see the positivity and potential in any situation, with topaz having the added benefit of helping restore calm feelings when emotions begin to feel like a roller coaster ride.
Both of these bring luck and optimism, especially on long journeys, and when there is a bump in the road, they can help people with strong Sagittarius placements find the silver lining when life hands them adversity. When things don’t go as planned, topaz can help cool Sagittarius’s fire and keep a level head, whereas citrine can bring luck, abundance, and joy to the adventure, making it the perfect travel companion for the zodiac wheel’s traveler.
What exactly are birthstones?
Birthstones are gemstones that represent the month and sign of a person’s birth. Their origins are thought to date back to biblical times, and the first-century historian Flavius Josephus associated the 12 gemstones on Aaron’s breastplate in the Book of Exodus with the 12 zodiac signs. However, the practice of wearing a different gem each month did not begin until the 15th or 16th century in Germany or Poland. Birthstones have also been discovered to have their origins in Eastern culture. A fifth-century Hindu text, the Ratna Pariksha, linked specific gems to deities, celestial bodies, and days of the week, while Vedic astrologers recommend specific gems to individuals based on their astrological birth chart.
The American Council Association of Jewelers (now known as the Jewelers of America) established a standardized list of birthstones in the United States in 1912. The Jewelry Industry Council of America, and later The American Gem Trade Association, updated this list to include new types of birthstones for specific months of the year.
A list of the birthstones for each month of the year
Do you want to choose a crystal that corresponds to the month of your birth? Here’s a rundown of the birthstones for each month of the year:
- January Birthstone: Garnet
- February Birthstone: Amethyst
- March Birthstone: Aquamarine and Bloodstone
- April Birthstone: Diamond
- May Birthstone: Emerald
- June Birthstone: Pearl, Alexandrite, and Moonstone
- July Birthstone: Ruby
- August Birthstone: Peridot, Spinel, and Sardonyx
- September Birthstone: Sapphire
- October Birthstone: Opal and Tourmaline
- November Birthstone: Topaz and Citrine
- December Birthstone: Tanzanite, Turquoise, and Zircon
Frequently asked questions about the November birthstones
Why are there two birthstones in November?
Because the original list of birthstones, which only included topaz, was updated in the 1950s by The Jewelry Industry Council of America to include citrine, there are two November birthstones.
Is November the only month in which there are two birthstones?
The month of November isn’t the only one with two birthstones. March and October have two birthstones as well, while June, August, October, and December all have three.
Are the birthstones for November uncommon?
Topaz and citrine, the November birthstones, are rare stones that can be expensive to add to your collection. However, heat-treated citrine, which is essentially baked amethyst, is typically more accessible and easier to find than its counterparts.
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