Of the Birthday December 30 & 31

Crystal

Charoite

Purple

Mottled, swirled, and ceined

Becoming more easily obtainable

Russia

Stone of transformation. Soul stone that overcomes fear, stimulates inner vision and spiritual insight and ainds in coping with enormouse change at a spiritual level. 

Reenergizes the body when exhausted, heals and integrates dualities, and regulates blood pressure. 

Chiastolite

Also known as Cross Stone or Andalusite

Brown-gray, Rose, Gray, Reddish-brown, Olive Green

Distinctive cross in center of stone

Easily obtained

Chile, Russia, Spain

Protective stone. In ancient times it was used to ward off ill wishing and curses. transmutes dissension into harmony. 

Green Andalusite is a heart cleanser and balancing stone. It realeases emotional and chakra blockages caused by pent-up anger and old emotional trauma. 

Herb

Blue Flag

Parts Used: Rhizome

Collection: The rhizome is best collected in the fall

This useful remedy has a wisde application in the treatment of skin diseases, aiding the skin by working through the liver. It may be used in skin eruptions, such as, eczema, pinples, and blemishs. 

Combines well with Echinacea, Burdock, and Yellow Dock

Decoction: Put 1/2 to 1 teaspoonful of the dried herb into a cup of water and bring to boil. Let it simmer 10-15 minutes. Should be drunk 3 times a day. 

Boldo

Parts Used: Dried leaves

Collection. Gather the evergreen leaves at anytimes. Dry them carefully in the shade not over 100 degree F 

Boldo is a specific for gallbladder problems like stones or inflammations. It is also used when there is visceral pain due to other problems in liver or gallbladder. 

When treating gallbladder or liver problems, it combines well with Fringe Tree Bark and Mountain Grape

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 teaspoonful of the dried leaves and let infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk 3 times a day. 

Runes

ANSUZ

Ansuz is the rune of communications. It rules over song, poetry, examinations, interviews and magickal incantations. It is good to use wherever communication is the issue. 

Uses:

1. Convincing and magnetic speech.
2. To gain wisdom.
3. Confidence and luck with exams.
4. Increase of active magickal energies.

RAIDHO

Raidho is not only a rune of travel but also rules over teh cosmic laws of Right and Order. Therefore, like JERA, it is useful for legal matters, especially when you have been unjustly accused and need to bring those forces of Right to bear on the issue. 

Uses: 

1. Obtaining justice according to Right.
2. Safe and comfortable travel.

Birthdays

  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 30

"I am rich in inner wisdom and can express my inspirations clearly and eloquently."

The birthday of the choreographer

Your greatest challenge is expressing yourself

On the Dark Side: Misunderstood, negative, stressed

At Your Best: Perceptive, capable, authoritative

December 31

Happy Birthday Mogge!!

"Every day there are beautiful things happening in my life"

The birthday of the connoisseur

Your greatest challenge is accepting that you are not always right. 

On the Dark Side: Opinionated, materialistic, superficial

At Your Best: Tasteful, well groomed, charismatic.

Birthstone