Of the Birthday Feb 9

Crystal

Snowflake Obsidian

Black and White

Mottled black-white, as though snowflakes were on the surface.

Easily obtained

Worldwide

Placed on the sacral chakra, Snowflake Obsidian calms and soothes, putting you in the right frame of mind to be receptive before bringing to your attention ingrained patterns of behavior. It teaches you to value mistakes as well as successes. 

Herb

Damiana

Parts Used: Dried leaves and stems

Collection: The leaves and stems are gathered at the time of flowering. 

Damiana is an excellent strengthening remedy for the nervous system. It has an ancient reputation as an aphrodisiac. While this may or may not be true, it has a definite tonic action on the central nervous and hormonal system. The pharmacology of the plant suggest that the alkaloids could have a testosterone like action. As a useful antidepressant, Damiana is considered to be a specific in cases of anxiety and depression where there is a sexual factor. it may be used to strengthen the male sexual system. 

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 three times a day. 

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

February  9

"I will always seek the possible, not the obligatory."

The birthday of the winning attitude.

Your greatest challenge is learning not to beat yourself up for some perceived weakness. 

On the Dark Side: Inconsistent, long-suffering, anxious

At Your Best: Powerful, generous, resilient. 

Birthstone