About Peridot
Peridot is August's birthstone. It is used for abundance, protection and releasing negativity, and pairs well with Lughnasadh.
An August-associated stone, pairs well with Lughnasadh.
History & folklore
Peridot was mined on the island of Zabargad in the Red Sea over 3,500 years ago. Some historians think Cleopatra's 'emeralds' were actually peridots. It has even been found in meteorites.
Correspondences
- Traditional uses
- Abundance, protection, releasing negativity
- Colour
- Olive to lime green
- Hardness
- 6.5–7 (Mohs)
- Element
- Earth
- Chakra
- Heart & solar plexus
- Best day
- Saturday or Thursday
- Moon phase
- Waxing moon — for drawing things toward you
- Intentions
- Abundance, Protection, Release
Ways to work with it
- Wear it at Lughnasadh for abundance.
- Carry it to release old negativity.
- Keep it in your wallet for prosperity.
Where it comes from
Peridot comes from Arizona, Myanmar, Pakistan and China. It's always green, from yellow-green to olive.
Care & safety
Can chip. Avoid sudden temperature changes.
Spells to try
Pairs well with
MalachiteTransformation, protection, prosperity
Snowflake ObsidianBalance, releasing patterns, protection
AmberProtection, healing, luck
OnyxProtection, strength, self-controlCorrespondences are traditional associations gathered from folk practice and modern craft books. They vary between sources, and they are not medical advice. Read our editorial approach.