Jacinth aids astral projection and increases psychic powers. It is often worn or carried as an amulet for the attainment of honor, prudence, and wisdom. It is also reputed to protec against poisongings, lighting, injuries and wounds. Wear a jacinth ring to dispel all evil, or place a jacinth amulet over the navel during delivery to help ease the pains of childbrith. In italy, Jacinth is used as the birthstone for persons born in the month of January.