Month 12 · symbolic almanac
December
birth symbols
December birth symbols: Narcissus and Holly flowers; Tanzanite, Turquoise, Zircon birthstones; and Sagittarius and Capricorn zodiac signs.
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December at a glance
- Primary flower
- NarcissusAlternative: Holly
- Primary stone
- TanzaniteAlso: Turquoise, Zircon
- Chinese zodiac
- Year requiredThe animal changes at Chinese New Year
Flower tradition
Narcissus & Holly
Narcissus represents good wishes, faithfulness, and respect. Its winter bloom symbolizes hope and the promise of renewal even in the darkest months.
- Botanical name
- Narcissus papyraceus
- Alternative botanical name
- Ilex spp.
- Symbolic keywords
- Good Wishes · Faithfulness · Respect · Hope
Tradition note: Flower meanings and personality associations are symbolic traditions, not scientific traits assigned by birth month.
Open the sourced December flower guideGemstone tradition
Tanzanite & Turquoise & Zircon
Tanzanite is the blue-to-violet gem variety of zoisite. Its principal commercial source is the Merelani mining area in northern Tanzania. The gem is pleochroic, showing different colors from different viewing directions, and heating is commonly used to develop its blue color.
- Primary stone
- Tanzanite
- Recognized alternatives
- Turquoise, Zircon
- Hardness
- 6-7 on Mohs scale
Crystal tradition note: The symbolic meanings on this site describe spiritual or cultural beliefs, not medical effects.
Open the GIA-referenced December stone guideWestern zodiac
Two signs overlap December
Astrology note: These are conventional tropical date ranges. Traits and compatibility are interpretations within astrology, not measured outcomes.
Chinese zodiac calendar
The year—and its New Year boundary—matters
A month alone cannot produce an exact Chinese zodiac animal. January and February birthdays can belong to the preceding zodiac year until Chinese New Year occurs.
Calculate with the maintained boundary table