_Planets of the Months_ (Vol. iv., p. 23.).--I do not understand this
Query. What is meant by "planets for the months?" There are twelve
months, and in common parlance only seven planets. Nor do I see what is
meant by "precious stones symbolizing _those_ planets." In heraldry, the
arms of sovereigns and royal personages are blazoned by the names of the
sun, moon, and planets, for colours, as those of noblemen are by
precious stones. If this is what is asked after, the following table
will explain it:--
_Colours._ _Pr. Stones._ _Planets._
Or Topaz Sol
Argent Pearl Luna
Sable Diamond Saturn
Gules Ruby Mars
Azure Sapphire Jupiter
Vert Emerald Venus
Purpure Amethyst Mercury