About Ruby
Ruby is a precious red variety of the mineral corundum (Al₂O₃), coloured by traces of chromium, which gives it its rich crimson hue. When corundum appears in other colours, it’s classified as sapphire—but when it’s red, it’s always ruby. Known as one of the four traditional precious stones (alongside diamond, sapphire, and emerald), Ruby has long been associated with power, vitality, and divine love.
Ruby is exceptionally durable, with a Mohs hardness of 9, making it one of the hardest minerals on Earth. It often forms in hexagonal prismatic crystals and can appear transparent, translucent, or opaque, depending on its origin and quality. Some rubies display asterism, forming a six-rayed star when cut en cabochon, known as Star Ruby.
Ruby deposits are found across the globe, with major sources in Myanmar (Burma), Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Tanzania, Madagascar, Vietnam, and more recently, Mozambique and Greenland. Burmese rubies have traditionally been the most prized, though African rubies are growing in popularity for their raw, energetic power.
Chakras – Root (Primary), Heart (Secondary)
Zodiac – Leo, Cancer, Scorpio
Element – Fire
Planet – Sun, Mars
Number – 3
Birthstone – July (Traditional)
Typical colours – Vivid red, blood red, pinkish-red, purplish-red (the most valued being "pigeon blood" red)
Healing with Ruby
♥ Passion ♥ Courage ♥ Motivation ♥ Devotion ♥ Vitality ♥ Emotional Strength ♥ Radiance ♥ Confidence
Ruby is a stone of life force and personal power, bringing an energising fire to both the body and the soul. It resonates deeply with the Root Chakra, fuelling vitality, grounding, and survival instincts, while also activating the Heart Chakra, inspiring love, loyalty, and emotional courage.
Emotionally, Ruby brings up buried fears, anger, or insecurities so they can be transformed into strength and inner wisdom. It encourages bold emotional honesty—especially with the self—and is a stone of radical self-love. Ruby helps you release self-limiting beliefs and find joy, even in challenging times.
Ruby is also a stone of devotion and commitment, making it a powerful crystal for those seeking to rekindle love, deepen trust, or anchor themselves in their heart’s truth. Its fiery energy stirs passion, enthusiasm, and a renewed zest for life.
Energetic & Manifestation Properties
Ruby is an incredibly potent manifestation stone when it comes to aligning your actions with your heart’s desires. It stimulates the will and drives ambition, making it ideal for those seeking to manifest goals related to love, leadership, career growth, or personal power.
This crystal enhances motivation and courage—especially when fear or fatigue has kept you stuck. It helps you break free of inertia, stand tall, and follow through on what matters most. Ruby is also associated with abundance and prosperity, particularly when it is tied to fulfilling one’s soul purpose.
Used in ritual or spiritual practice, Ruby strengthens the aura, anchors divine energy into the physical body, and builds resilience over time. It pairs beautifully with Garnet for strength, Emerald for heart healing, or Pyrite for confident manifestation.
Physical Healing Properties
Ruby is believed to stimulate the circulatory system, blood flow, and heart health, making it a traditional stone of physical vitality and strength. It is often used to combat fatigue, sluggish energy, or feelings of burnout, particularly for those under long-term stress or emotional strain.
Because of its grounding influence, Ruby also supports the reproductive organs, adrenal glands, and lower spine, helping stabilise the root of the body and increase endurance. Its warming energy is thought to boost detoxification, enhance libido, and encourage passion and movement, both emotionally and physically.
Energetically, Ruby strengthens the life force or chi, helping to clear blocked energy and fortify the body’s natural resilience. It’s often used by crystal healers to stimulate recovery, especially after emotional trauma, illness, or deep fatigue.
Historical & Cultural Notes
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Ruby has been revered for thousands of years and was considered the “king of gemstones” in many ancient cultures. In India, it was known as Ratnaraj, meaning “king of precious stones.”
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Ancient Burmese warriors believed rubies would make them invincible in battle and even inserted them under their skin for protection.
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In medieval Europe, rubies were associated with passion, divine love, and noble power, often worn in crowns and religious regalia.
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Rubies have been linked to the heart and blood in both physical and symbolic ways across many cultures, reinforcing their association with vitality, love, and life force.
Ruby is a stone of fiery love, raw power, and unstoppable passion. Whether used in emotional healing, manifestation work, or worn as a radiant talisman of courage, Ruby helps you rise into your highest potential with confidence, strength, and unwavering devotion to your truth.