Pearls are said to gift us with the serenity and tranquility of the depths from which they came. They are thought to provide mental clarity, increase confidence, calm the mind, balance emotions, relieve stress, and ease depression. They are believed to promote trust and to foster loyalty, honesty, and goodwill. Pearls are one of the birthstones for the month of June, and they are the mystical birthstone for the month of November. Pearls are associated with the Zodiac signs of Gemini, Cancer, and Sagittarius. Fresh water pearls are given for the 1st wedding anniversary, and pearls, in general, are a gift for the 3rd, 12th, and 30th years of marriage. Pearl is the gemstone for the states of Kentucky and Tennessee.

Are you like me and need to have control over situations whether you can or not? Sodalite is said to help you to let go of the need to have that control. It provides mental clarity and enhances intuition. It is believed to help us abandon old thought patterns and behaviors that do not work in our lives. It helps us to control our emotional reactions so that we can respond to situations in a more rational way. Sodalite is said to alleviate fear and anxiety, boost self-esteem, improve communication skills, and enhance logic and rational thinking. It is thought to improve perception and understanding, increase creativity, balance emotions, and foster cooperation and teamwork. It is said to promote harmony, resolve conflicts, and mend troubled relationships. Sodalite is one of the birthstones for the month of December, and it is associated with the Zodiac sign of Sagittarius.