Of the Birthday Jan 17

Crystal

Howlite

Green, White, Blue-often artificially colored

Marbled stone

Easily Obtained

US

Howlite is an extremely calming stone. Placed under the pillow, it is an excellent antidote to insomnia, especially when this is caused by an overactive mind. 

Blue Howlite aids dream recall, accessing the insights dreams bring. 

Herb

Carline Thistle

Parts Used: Root

Collection: The root of this perennial plant should be unearthed in the fall

This beautiful herb has been described as having properties similar to that of Elecampane. It has valuable antiseptic properties when used to aid wound healing. It may be used in any urinary problem, especially in infections such as cystitis.

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

Rune

Ing

Ing represents the male consort of the Earth Mother and as such is also a symbol of fertility. It is often used in the final position of the runecript to indicate a successful outcome. It is a very positive rune. 

USES: 

1. Fertility.
2. To release energy suddenly.
3. To bring something to a satisfactory end. 
4. To "fix" the out come of your runescript so that the benefits indicated there-in do not drain away. 

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

January 17

"It is my attitude that counts" 

The birthday of the leader.

Your greatest challenge is coping with feeling helpless or reaching boiling point.

On the Dark Side: Argumentative, narrow-minded, reckless

At Your Best: Purposeful, tough, commited

Birthstone