Steeped in myths and legends, countless beliefs and fascinating tales are related about the mysterious powers of gems and precious stones. Wearing a blue sapphire, for instance, is believed to bring you a fortune, love, and release from prison. Since ancient times, gems and precious stones have been associated with the zodiac signs and continue to be credited with possessing power to bring luck and change the course of an individual's life. Which, according to the zodiac, is the right stone for you this year and what can it do for you in the months ahead?

Wearing a Gem in 2002 can induce many of you to create a home within a home. This means that you could shift your office or a part of it into your home, add more living space to your residence, or undertake a thorough spring-cleaning or re-arranging which can provide you with a lot more room than before, an additional home as it were.

A Gem can enable many of you to pick up some truly beautiful furnishings for your home. Throughout 2001, most of you can be adding to your inventory of electronic items. Food and clothes - both can assume, largely indirectly, additional interest for you in 2002 and, under the influence of a Gem, you'll develop a keen eye for spotting just the right gifts even when the choice is very wide.