Of the Birthday May 25-May 31

Crystals

Fulgarite

Sandy-beige, gray, yellowish

Tiny grains cemented into a tube 

Easily obtained

US, Sahara, Gobi Desert

Fulgarite is formed when lightening hits sand--an event that tightly focuses an enormous amount of energy into a tiny space. Despite its delicacy, Fulgarite has traditionally been a powerful shamanic soul tool, as this stone holds high-frequency energy from the strike. 

Gaia Stone

Deep Green

Transparent, obsidian-like clear crystal

Easily Obtained

Artificially manufactured from volcanic ash from Mount St Helens, US

Gaia Stone is also known as the Goddess Stone as it brings about a profound connection to the divine feminine within women and men. Spiritually, having been born out of fire, the stone shows the value in the spiritual purification and transmutation that occurs through psychological catharsis and alchemical processes within the body or the earth. 

Gaspeite

Dark and Light Apple Green

Opaque, mottled and veined

Rare but increasingly available especially as jewelry

Canada and Australia

Gaspeite is one of the stones lending strength during the evolution of the earth and to all those upon it. Spiritually, it fortifies the soul and grounds spiritual energy into the body assuring that, if you need help, you only have to ask. 

Goetheite

Brown

Deeply ribbed opaque stone or 'stars'

Easily obtained

US, Germany, England, France, Canada

Meditating with Goethite feels like being suspended in a still, silent point of non-action and non-doing. With Goethite, you simply are

Greenlandite

Grayish or Bluish-Green when raw (Deep blue-Green when polished), Violet

Dense, opaque stone with metallic glow

Rare

Greenland

Greenlandite is a higher resonance of Aventurine. Forming part of the cape of the Bishop of Greenland, this stunning gemstone is 3.8 billion years old. With ancient energies encoded into its striations, it teaches how to care for the earth and live in harmony with nature. 

Hackmanite

Blue, Lilac, Pink

Dense opaque or crystalline stone

Rare (heated amended stones are available

Greenland, Canada, Russia, Australia, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Pakistan

A higher resonance of Sodalite, Hackmanite has an extremely fine vibration while remaining connected to the earth. Activating a cosmic anchor and protecting the biomagnetic sheath, it opens an in-body expansion into the infinity of being and integrates the lightbody. 

Halite

White, Pink, Blue

Fragile, crusty transparent small or large cubic crystals

Easily obtained

US, France, Germany, North Africa

Efficient for purification, Halite stimulates spiritual discernment and multi-dimensional evolution. 

Herb

Red Poppy

Parts Used: Petals

Collection: The petals should be collected on a dry morning after the dew has dried in the months of July and August. Dry carefully

This beautiful wayside herb does not have the potent activity of its relative, the Opium Poppy. It may be used to soothe irritable coughs and in cases of respiratory catarrh. The petals are often added to herbal teas and potpourris to add color.

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried petals and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. 

Red Sage

Parts Used: leaves

Collection: The leaves should be gathered shortly before or just at the beginning of flowering in dry, sunny weather in May or June. Dry in the shade or not above 95 degree F. 

Red Sage us the classic remedy for inflammations of the mouth throat, and tonsils, its volatile oils soothing the mucous membranes. It may be used internally and as a mouthwash for inflamed and bleeding fums, inflamed tongue, or generalized mouth inflammation. It is an excellent remedy in mouth ulcers. As a gargle, it will aid in the treatment of laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and quinsy. It is a valuable carminative used in dyspepsia. It reduces sweating when taken internally and may be used to reduce the production of breast milk. As a compress, it promotes the healing of wounds. Red Sage stimulates the muscles of the uterus and so should be avoided during pregnancy.

CAUTION: AVOID DURING PREGNANCY

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the leaves and let infuse for 10 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. 

Mouthwash: put 2 teaspoonfuls of the leaves in 1 pint of water, bring to boil, and let stand, covered, for 15 minutes. Gargle deeply with the hot tea for 5-10 minutes several times a day. 

Rhatany AKA Krameria

Parts used: Root

Collection: The root of this herb is collected in Peru

Rhatany is a powerful astringent that was retained in the official pharmacopoeia until recently. It may be used wherever an astringent is indicated--for example, in diarrhea, hemorrhoids,, hemorrhages, or as a styptic. Rhatany is often found in herbal toothpastes and powders, as it is especially good for bleeding gums.It can be used as a snuff with Bloodroot to treat nasal polyps. 

Decoction: put 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the root in a cup of water, bring to the boil, and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. 

Rhubarb Root

Parts Used: Rhizome of Rheum Palmatum and other species not the garden rhubarb. 

Collection: This root is collected in China and Turkey.

Rhubarb Root has a purgative action for use in the treatment of constipation, but also has an astringent effect following this. It therefore has a truly cleansing action upon the gut, removing debris and then astringing with antiseptic properties as well. 

Note: Rhubarb Root may color the urine yellow or red. 

Decoction: put 1/2-1 teaspoonful of the root in a cup of water, bring to the boil, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. This should be drunk morning and evening. 

Rose Hips

Parts Used: The fruit (hips) and seeds of the Dog Rose. 

Collection: the hips are collected in the fall

Rose Hips provide one of the best natural and freely available sources of vitamin C. They may be used wherever this vitamin is required. They will help the body's defenses against infections and especially the development of colds. They make an excellent spring tonic and aid in general debility and exhaustion. They will help in cases of constipation and mild gallbladder problems as well as conditions of the kidney and bladder. 

The decoction and syrup may be taken quite freely.

Decoction: put 2 1/2 teaspoonfuls of the cut hips in a cup of water, bring to the boil, and simmer gently for 10 minutes. 

Rosemary

Parts Used: Leaves and twigs. 

Collection: The leaves may be gathered throughout the summer but are at their best during flowering time. 

Rosemary acts as a circulatory and nervine stimulant, which in addition to the toning and calming effect on digestion, makes it a remedy that is used where psychological tension is present. This may show for instance as flatulent dyspepsia, headache, or depression associated with debility. Externally, it may be used to ease muscular pain, sciatica, and neuralgia. It acts as a stimulant to the hair follicles and may be used in premature baldness. The oil is most effective here. 

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse in a covered container for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. 

Rue

Parts Used: Dried aerial parts

Collection: The herb should be collected before the flowers open in the summer and dried in the shade.

Rue is an herb with an ancient history. The genus name Ruta comes from the Greek word reuo, to set free, showing its reputation as a freer from disease. Its main use is the regulation of menstrual periods, where it is used to bring on suppressed menses. The oil of Rue is a powerful abortifacient; therefore, the plant is best avoided during pregnancy. The other area of usage is due to the plant's antispasmodic action. It may be used to relax smooth muscles, especially in the digestive system, where it will ease griping and bowel tension. The easing of spasm gives it a role in the stopping of spasmodic coughs. It also increases peripheral circulation and lowers elevated blood pressure. If the fresh leaf is chewed, it will relieve tension headaches, ease palpitations, and other anxiety problems. 

Infusion: pour a cup of boiling water onto 1-2 teaspoonfuls of the dried herb and leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes. This should be drunk three times a day. 

CAUTION: AVOID DURING PREGNANCY. 

Birthdays

Gemini (May 21- June 20)

Element: Air

Ruling Planets: Mercury, the messenger

Symbol: The Twins

Tarot card: The Lovers (choices)

Number:5

Favorable colors: Orange, yellow, white

Key phrase: Variety is the spice of life.

Love Matches: Aquarius, Libra, Sagittarius

May 25

"I am free to move on, unless I decide not to."

The birthday of the caring soldier

Your greatest challenge is opening up to others about your feelings
On the Dark Side: Unforgiving, cold, repressed
At Your Best: Honorable, caring, bold

May 26

"I am willing to discover opportunities for me to change."

The birthday of the solicitous adventurer

Your greatest challenge is conforming to your own high standards
On the Dark Side: Hypocritical, rebellious, escapist
At Your Best: Concerned, warm-hearted, decent

May 27

"Today, I will replace old habits of judgement with new habits of flexibility."

The birthday of progressive action

Your greatest challenge is to avoid hastily judging and condemning others
On the Dark Side: Detached, obsessive, selfish
At Your Best: Steady, dedicated, elegant 

May 28 

"Today, I will remember to stop and ask my intuition before acting."

The birthday of rejuvenation.

Your greatest challenge is coping with boredom
On the Dark Side: Restless, impatient, hasty
At Your Best: Innovative, progressive, versatile

May 29

Happy Memorial Day!

"Everything that happens to me helps me learn and grow."

The birthday of the plate spinner

Your greatest challenge is knowing what you want to do.
On the Dark Side: Procrastinating, aggressive, frustrated
At Your Best: Vibrant, Generous, mediating. 

May 30

Happy Birthday Mike Richards

"I am powerful, balanced and here in the now."

The birthday of mercurial sparkle

Your greatest challenge is learning to focus your energies.
On the Dark Side: Irresponsible, flighty, nervous
At Your Best: Fast, gifted, expansive

May 31

Happy Birthday Rick Weaver

"I am a still center in an ever-changing world."

The birthday of clarity

Your greatest challenge is coping with rejection.
On the Dark Side: Compulsive, over-confident, restless
At Your Best: Confident, clear-sighted, capable

Birthstone