Ask any woman that question about her jewelry and you will probably get a clear answer. Most of us, both men and women, have a distinct preference for one metal over the other. Our preference is not determined only by the monetary value of gold or silver -- we are drawn to these metals for their unique physical and metaphysical properties.

I have been a jeweler and astrologer for over 30 years now. I work with the healing properties of gemstones and crystals in combination with thoughtfully chosen metals to create what I call jewelry for the soul.

My life's work led to the publication of my book Jewelry and Gems for Self-Discovery: Choosing Gemstones that Delight the Eye & Strengthen the Soul, in which I share my expertise with you. If you would like to learn more about your true healing birthstones, go to http://www.JewelryandGemsforSelfDiscovery.com .

The Metaphysical Properties of Gold and Silver

My work with gold and silver has shown me that metals, like gemstones and crystals, have their own distinctive metaphysical properties that can be used to your advantage.

In a nutshell, gold represents the male energy of the sun, and silver the female energy of the moon. Balance is an important concept in astrology. Just as the universe is a balanced ensemble of opposing forces working in concert, so we must seek balance among the opposing forces in our personality. Your horoscope will reveal which of the heavenly bodies is most important to you, but it will take some thought to decide which of those aspects of yourself you want to strengthen or bring into balance.