Of the Birthday January 15

Crystal

Hematite

Silver, Red

"Brain-like," red or gray when unpolished. Heavy

Common

Britain, Italy, Brazil, Sweden, Canada, Switzerland

Hematite is particularly effective at grounding and protecting. It harmonizes mind, body, and spirit. Used during out-of-body journeying, it protects the soul and grounds it back into the body. 

Herb

Caraway

Parts Used: Seeds

Collection: The flowering heads (umbels) are collected in July and left to ripen. The seeds are then easily collected as they can be shaken off. 

Caraway is used as a calming herb to ease flatulent dyspepsia and intestinal colic, especially in children. It will stimulate the appetite. Its astringency will help in the treatment of diarrhea as well as in laryngitis as a gargle. It can be used in bronchitis and bronchial asthma. Its antispasmodic actions help in the relief of period pains. It has been used to increase milk flow in nursing mothers. 

Combinations: For flatulence and colic, Caraway combines well with Chamomile and Calamus, In diarrhea with Agrimony and Bayberry, and in bronchitis with White Horehound.

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 teaspoonful of freshly crushed seeds and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. 

Rune

Mannaz

Mannaz is the symbol of mankind as a whole and is often used when assistance from others is needed. It also symbolizes the powers of a rational mind. 

USES: 

1. To gain the assistance of others.
2. Increase in memory and mental powers. 

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 15

Happy Birthday to Bub Fluharty and Miss Jeeper,  Syd Wilson

"Today when I feel happy I will share it."

The birthday of the protagonist.

Your greatest challenge is coping with lack of recognition for your efforts. 

On the Dark Side: Obsessive, self-centered, indulgent

At Your Best: Idealistic, dedicated, inspirational. 

Birthstone