Crystal
Sulphur
Yellow
Powdery or smallish translucent crystals on a matrix
Obtainable from specialist shops
Italy, Greece, South America, volcanic regions
Sulphur has a negative electrical charge and is extremely useful for absorbing negative energies, emanations, and emotions. Placed in the environment, it absorbs negativity of any kind and removes barriers to progress.
Sunstone
Yellow, Orange, Red-Brown
Clear transparent or opaque crystal with iridescent reflections
Easily obtained from specialist shops
Canada, US, Norway, Greece, India
Sunstone is a joyful, light-inspiring stone. It instills joie de vivre and good nature and heightens intuition. If life has lost its sweetness, Sunstone will restore it and help you to nurture yourself.
Herb
Hops
Parts Used: Flower inflorescence.
Collection: The Hops cones are gathered before they are fully ripe in August and September. They should be dried with care in the shade.
Hops is a remedy that has a marked relaxing effect upon the central nervous system. It is used extensively for the treatment of insomnia. It will ease tension and anxiety and may be used where this tension leads to restlessness, headaches, and possibly indigestion. As an astringent with these relaxing properties, it can be used in conditions such as mucous colitis. It should, however, be avoided where there is a marked degree of depression as this may be accentuated. Externally, the antiseptic action is utilized for the treatment of ulcers.
Caution: Do not used in cases with marked depression
Infusion: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 teaspoonful of the dried flowers and let infuse for 10 - 15 minutes. A cup should be drunk at night to induce sleep. This dose may be strengthened if needed.
Horse Chestnut
Parts Used: The fruit that is the Horse Chestnut itself.
Collection: The ripe chestnuts should be gathered as they fall from the trees in September and October
The unique actions of Horse Chestnut are on the vessels of the circulatory system. It seems to increase the strength and tone of the veins in particular. IT way be used internally to aid the body in the treatment of problems such as phlebitis, inflammation in the veins, varicosity, and hemorrhoids. Externally, it may be used as a lotion for the same conditions as well as for leg ulcers.
Infusion: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 1 - 2 teaspoonfuls of the dried fruit and leave to infuse for 10 - 15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day or used as a lotion.
Birthdays
Pisces ( February 19 - March 20)
Element: Water
Ruling Planets: Jupiter, the philosopher and Neptune, the speculator
Symbol: Two Fishes
Tarot card: The Moon (intuition)
Number: 7
Favorable colors: Green, Silver, violet
Key phrase: I uncover hidden depths.
Love Matches: Cancer, Scorpio, and Capricorn
March 15
"Today I will let others share in my success and happiness."
The birthday of the mountain climber.
Your greatest challenge is to stop regarding everyone else as competition
On the Dark Side: Driven, competitive, obstinate
At Your Best: Charismatic, ambitious, enthusiastic
March 16
"I am constantly moving forward in the direction of my principles."
The birthday of equilibrium
Your greatest challenge is to show your passion for what you believe in
On the Dark Side: Inconsistent, dreamy, foolish
At your Best: Practical, imaginative, insightful.
Birthstone
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