Of the Birthday Jan 23

Crystal

Jet

Black

Coal-like

Readily available

Worldwide, especially in the US

Jet is actually formed from fossilized wood but looks like coal. It has been used as a talisman since Stone Age times. Jet draws out negative energy and alleviates unreasonable fears.

Herb

Chamomile, Garden and German

Parts Used: Flowers.

Collection: The flowers should be gathered between May and August when they are not wet with dew or rain. They should be dried with care at not to high a temperature. 

Chamomile is renowned for its medical and household uses. The apparently endless list of conditions it can help all fall into areas that the relaxing, carminative, and anti-inflammatory actions can aid. It is an excellent, gentle sedative, useful and safe for use with children. It will contribute its relaxing actions in any combination and is thus used in anxiety and insomnia. Indigestion and inflammations, such as gastritis, are often eased with Chamomile. Similarly, it can be used as a mouthwash for inflammations of the mouth such as gingivitis and for bathing inflamed and sore eyes. As a gargle, it will help sore throats. As an inhalation over a steam bath, it will speed recovery from nasal catarrh. Externally, it will speed wound healing and reduce the swelling due to inflammation. As a carminative with relaxing properties, it will ease flatulence and dyspeptic pain.

Infusion: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 2 teaspoonfuls of the dried leaves and let infuse for 10-15 minutes for digestive problems, this tea should be drunk after meals. A stronger infusion should be used as a mouthwash for conditions such as gingivitis. Half cup of flowers boiled in 4 pints of water make a steam bath. Cover your head with a towel and inhale the steam. 

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 23

"Today I will share my dreams with others"

The birthday of the dissenter

Your greatest challenge is to stop feeling insecure about yourself

On the Dark Side: Isolated, rebellious, troubled

At Your Best: Principled, independent, courageous

Birthstone