Alright, so you wanna know what birthstone is a Leo, huh? Lemme tell ya, it ain’t that hard. My old man always used to say, Leos, them are the bossy ones, like the lions in the picture shows. Always roarin’ and wantin’ their way.
Now, these Leo folks, they got their own special rocks, just like everyone else. The main one, the one they talk about the most, is somethin’ called peridot. Sounds fancy, I know. But it’s just a pretty green stone, kinda like the color of them little green apples, but shinier. They say it brings good stuff, like, makin’ ya smarter and healthier. Don’t know if it’s true, but that’s what they say.
- Peridot: The main rock for Leo. Green and shiny.
- Ruby: Another rock, red like fire.
- Carnelian and Citrine: Fancy names, but just more rocks.
These Leo people, they’re born in the summertime, mostly in August, but some in July too. And that peridot, that’s their August rock. If you’re born in July as a Leo you got other rocks too, like that ruby. Red as a beet, that one is. Real pretty if you like that kinda thing. Then there’s some other ones, carnelian and citrine, but I ain’t never seen them up close. They say carnelian and citrine are good for Leos too, help ’em be even more, you know, bossy and full of energy.
They say peridot makes you grow, makes you feel good, kinda like when you eat a good piece of pie. And ruby, that one’s for power, makes you feel strong like you can lift a whole cow! I don’t know about all that, but sounds nice, don’t it? And that carnelian and citrine, well, they’re supposed to make you happy and creative, like you wanna paint pictures or somethin’. Leos, they already got plenty of energy, but I guess a little more don’t hurt.
Now, they also say there’s a rock Leos should stay away from. Can ya believe it? A rock that’s bad for ya! It’s called pearl. Like them little white things you find in oysters. Why it’s bad for Leos, I don’t know. Maybe it makes ‘em too soft, or too quiet. Leos ain’t supposed to be soft and quiet, they’re supposed to be loud and proud, like them lions!
So, if you’re a Leo, or you know a Leo, and you wanna get ‘em a present, go for that peridot. Or maybe that ruby, if they like red better. Just stay away from them pearls, unless you wanna see a Leo get all grumpy. And trust me, you don’t wanna see that. They can roar like a real lion when they’re mad.

Peridot ain’t just a pretty rock, it’s got meaning. It’s supposed to be all about power and positivity. Kinda like sayin’, “Hey, you Leo, you’re strong, you’re good, you can do anything!” That’s a nice thing to hear, right? Especially if you’re feelin’ down in the dumps. That ruby, it’s kinda the same, only maybe a little fiercer. Like, “Hey, you Leo, you’re the boss, nobody can mess with you!” Leos, they like that kinda talk.
I heard somewhere that peridot’s got that green color, a special green you don’t see in other rocks. They say it’s like the sun, all bright and warm. And Leos, they’re like the sun too, always shinin’ and full of life. That’s why them rocks go together, see? They’re both powerful and bright.
So, there ya have it. Leos and their birthstones. Peridot for the August Leos, ruby for July Leos and some other ones too, like carnelian and citrine. Just remember, stay away from them pearls! And if you see a Leo wearin’ a peridot, you can bet they’re feelin’ good, ready to take on the world. Just like them lions in the picture shows.
In short, peridot is the main birthstone for Leos. It’s green, it’s pretty, and it’s supposed to be good for ya. If you’re a Leo, go get yourself some peridot. Wear it proud. And if you ain’t a Leo, well, you can still admire it. Just don’t try to boss a Leo around, especially if they’re wearin’ their birthstone. They won’t like it one bit.