Of the Birthday, December 23! Happy Birthday Bri!! (if you read this)

Crystal

Bloodstone

Red-Green

Green quartz flecked with red or yellow jasper

Readily available

Australia, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, Russia, India

Excellent blood cleanser and powerful healer

Believed to have mystical and magical properties, controlling the weather and conferring the abilty to banish evil and negativity

In ancient times it was said to have been and audible oracle, giving off sounds as a means of guidance. 

Wear continually for good health. Place in a bowl of water beside the bed to ensure peaceful sleep. 

Herb

Black Horehound

Parts Used: Dried aerial parts. 

Collection: The herb should be gathered just as it begins to bloom in July. 

Black Horehound (don't confuse with White Horehound) is an excellent remedy for the settling of nausea and vomitting where the cause lies within the nervous system rather than the stomach. For example: motion sickness, morning sickness (with pregnancy) and nervousness. 

Infusion: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10- 15 minutes. Drink 3 times a day or as needed. 

Rune

Lagaz

Intuitive knowlege

Indicates you should follow your intuitions closely in the matter in question

Reversed, unless backed with very positive runes, is a very bad sign. It shows that you will be or already are misled by your intuition into tackling something for which you have no real aptitude. 

Tarot

XX Judgement

This card is also known as Rejuvenation. It symbolizes development, resolution, and release. 

The reverse is transient success, loss, and delay.

Birthday

Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)

Element: Earth
Ruling Planet: Saturn, the teacher
Symbol: The Goat
Tarot Card: The Devil (Materialism)
Number: 8
Favorable colors: Green, Brown, Black
Key phrase: I am ambitious, but responsible.
Love matches: Taurus, Virgo, Pisces

December 23

"There is no greater power for me than the power of the present moment"

The birthday of the cautious revolutionary. 

Your greatest challenge is coping with sudden change

On the Dark Side: Complacent, authoritarian, inflexible

At your Best: Responsible, innovative, steady

Birthstone