Of the Birthday Jan 22

Crystal

Jasper

Red, Brown, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple

Opaque, patterned, often water worn

Common

Worldwide

Jasper is known as the "supreme nurturer." It sustains and supports during times of stress, and brings tranquility and wholeness. 

Blue Jasper connects you to the spiritual world.

Brown Jasper (including Picture Jasper) is connected to the earth and encourages ecological awareness.

Green Jasper heals and releases dis-ease and obsession. 

Purple Jasper stimulates the crown chakra and eliminates contradictions

Red Jasper (including Brecciated Jasper) is gently stimulating. It grounds energy and rectifies unjust situations. 

Yellow Jasper protects during spiritual work and physical travel. 

Basanite (Black Jasper) is a useful scrying stone. 

Mookaite (Australian Jasper) provides a useful balance between inner and outer experiences.

Picture Jasper (also see Brown Jasper) is said to be Earth Mother speaking to her children. It contains a message from the past within its pictures for those who can read it. 

Orbicular Jasper supports service, assists in accepting responsibility and instilling patience.

Royal Plume Jasper opens the crown chakra and aligns the spiritual energies to personal purpose, bringing status and power. 

Brecciated Jasper (Jasper veined with hematite) is an excellent aid to keeping your feet on the ground and attaining emotional stability.

Tiger Iron is a combination of Jasper, Hematite, and Tiger's Eye. It promotes vitality and helps in passing through change, pointing to a place of refuge when danger threatens.

Herb

Centaury

Parts Used: Dried Aerial parts. 

Collection: The foliage should be collected at the time of flowering, which is from July to September. Dry it in the sun

It may be used whenever digestive and gastric stimulant is required. It is indicated primarily in appetite loss (anorexia) when it is associated with liver weakness. Centaury is a useful herb in dyspepsia and in any condition where a sluggish digestion is involved. 

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 teaspoonful of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 5-10 minutes. Drink one cup half an hour before meals. 

Birthday

Aquarius (January 20- February 18)

Element: Air
Ruling Planets: Saturn, The teacher and Uranus, The Visionary
Symbol: The Water Carrier
Tarot Card: The Star (Hope)
Number: 4
Favorable colors: Blue, Turquoise, Yellow
Key phrase: I express my original ideas
Love matches: Gemini, Leo, and Aquarius

January 22

"I choose balance, harmony, and peace, and I express it in my life."

The birthday of the visionary.

Your greatest challenge is avoiding feeling unable to commit to a person or a project.

On the Dark Side: Headstrong, hasty, explosive

At Your Best: Passionate, imaginative, ground-breaking

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