Crystals
Sapphire
Blue, Yellow, Green, Black, Purple
Bright, transparent when polished
Some sapphire colors are rare but most are easily obtained as uncut stones
Myanmar, Czech Republic, Brazil, Kenya, India, Australia, Sri Lanka
Sapphire is known as the wisdom stone, each color having its own particular wisdom. It focuses and calms the mind and releases unwanted thoughts and mental tension.
Black Sapphire is protective and centering. It imparts confidence in one's own intuition.
Blue Sapphire is a seeker after spiritual truth, traditionally associated with love and purity.
Green Sapphire improves vision, both inner and outer, and improves dream recall.
Pink Sapphire acts as a magnet to draw into your life all that you need in order to evolve.
Purple Sapphire awakens. It is helpful for meditation, stimulating the kundalini rise and the crown chakra and opening spirituality.
Royal Sapphire eliminates negative energies from chakras, and stimulates the third eye to access information for growth.
Star Sapphire has a five-pointed star-shaped formation in its depths. This rare stone draws you into its depths and opens intuition
White Sapphire has an extremely pure energy. Opening the crown chakra, it takes spiritual awareness to a very high space, opening cosmic consciousness.
Yellow Sapphire attracts wealth to the home and can be placed in cash boxes to increase prosperity and earnings.
Sardonyx
Black, Red, Brown, Clear
Banded, opaque
Easily obtained from specialist stores
Brazil, India, Russia, Asia Minor
Sardonyx is a stone for strength and protection. It invokes the search for a meaningful existence and promotes integrity and virtuous conduct.
Black Sardonyx absorbs negativity
Brown Sardonyx grounds energy
Clear Sardonyx purifies
Red Sardonyx stimulates
Selenite
Pure White, Orange, Blue, Brown, Green
Translucent with fine ribbing (Satin Spar) or coarser ribbing, fishtail, or petal-like (Desert Rose)
Easily obtained
US, Mexico, Russia, Austria, Greece, Poland, Germany, France, England
Translucent Selenite has a very fine vibration and brings clarity of mind, opening the crown and higher crown chakras and accessing angelic consciousness and higher guidance.
Orange-Brown Selenite earths angelic energies and aids earth healing.
Blue Selenite placed on the third eye quiets the intellect, facilitates shutting off mind chatter during meditation, and quickly reveals the core of a problem
Green Selenite assists in working toward the highest good. It makes you feel good about yourself and helps to overcome the effects of aging on the skin and skeleton
Fishtail Selenite provides deep healing for the nerves. It is extremely calming, stabilizing emotions and defusing tension.
Desert Rose Selenite helps to dissolve self imposed programs that have been running for too long. It releases the program and assists in finding an appropriate replacement.
Seraphinite
Green
Silvery feathers within the darker stone
Available in specialist stores
Siberia
Placed on the third eye or meditated with, Seraphinite is a stone of spiritual enlightenment and is excellent for accessing self healing
Herbs
Ginseng
Parts Used: Root
Collection: Ginseng is cultivated in China, Korea, and northeaster U.S.A.
Ginseng has an ancient history and as such has accumulated much folklore about its actions and uses. Many of the claims that surround it are inflated, but it is clear that this is a unique plant. It has the power to move a person to their physical peak, generally increasing vitality and physical performance. Specifically, it will raise lowered blood pressure to a normal level. It affects depression, especially where this is due to debility and exhaustion. It can be used in general for exhaustion states and weakness. It has a reputation as an aphrodisiac. Occasionally, the use of this herb may produce headaches.
The root is often chewed or a decoction may be made. Put 1/ teaspoon of the powdered root in a cup of water, bring to boil, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day.
Goat's Rue
Parts Used: Dried aerial parts
Collection: The stalks with the leaves and flowers are gathered at teh time of flowering, which is between July and August. Dry in the shade
Goat's Rue is one of many herbal remedies with the action of reducing blood sugar levels. Its use is thus indicated in the treatment of diabetes mellitus. This must not replace insulin therapy, however, and should occur under professional supervision. It is also a powerful galactogogue, stimulating the production and flow of milk. It has been shown to increase milk output by up to 50% in some cases. It may also stimulate the development of the mammary glands.
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 twice a day.
Golden Ragwort (AKA Life Root)
Parts Used: Dried aerial parts
Collection: The herb should be collected just before the small flowers open in the summer.
As a uterine tonic, Golden Ragwort (aka Life Root) may be used safely wherever strengthening and aid are called for. It is especially useful in cases of menopausal disturbances of any kind. Where there is delayed or suppressed menstruation, Golden Ragwort may be used. For leukorrhea, it can be used as a douche. It also has a reputation as a general tonic for debilitated states and conditions such as tuberculosis.
Infusion: Pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-3 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 - 15 minutes. This should be drank three times a day.
Golden Rod
Parts Used: Dried aerial parts
Collection: Gather stalks at the time of flowering, which is between July and October, preferably from plants not yet blooming. Dry in the shade or not above a temperature of 100 degree F
Golden Rod is perhaps the first plant to think of for upper respiratory catarrh, whether acute or chronic. It may be used in combination with other herbs in the treatment of influenza. The carminative properties reveal a role in the treatment of flatulent dyspepsia. As an anti-inflammatory urinary antiseptic, Golden Rod may be used in cystitis, urethritis, and the like. It can be used to promote the healing of wounds. As a gargle, it can be used for laryngitis and pharyngitis.
Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 2 - 3 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10 - 15 minutes. This should be drunk 3 times a day.
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 3
"My self-belief will inspire others to believe in me too."
The birthday of the proposal
Your greatest challenge is building your self-esteem
On the Dark Side: Moody, compulsive, lazy
At Your Best: Generous, intelligent, determined
March 4
"I can always learn something from others."
The birthday of the inspired aloneness
Your greatest challenge is learning to express your feelings.
On the Dark Side: Impersonal, self-involved, shy
At Your Best: Tenacious, independent, ingenious
March 5
"I acknowledge my spirit at the start of each day."
The birthday of agony and ecstasy
Your greatest challenge is staying calm and in control when things don't go your way.
On the Dark Side: Insecure, unreliable, negative
At Your Best: Entertaining, intelligent, witty
March 6
"Today I will appreciate others for who they are and not as I want them to be."
The birthday of refinement
Your greatest challenge is to avoid searching for perfection.
On the Dark Side: Naive, lazy, confused
At Your Best: Youthful, refined, sensual
Birthstone
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