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January Birthdays



January Birthstone: Garnet

First mined in Sri Lanka over 2,500 years ago, the garnet is also found in Africa, Australia, India, Russia, South America; and in the United States, in Arizona and Idaho. Although most commonly known as a red gemstone, the garnet comes in a variety of other hues, including muted yellows, vibrant oranges, rosy pinks, lime greens, and violets—a virtual bouquet of colors. This diversity is due to unique combinations of elements within each particular gem, such as iron, calcium, and manganese.

Folklore, Legend, and Healing Properties

There are several myths and legends regarding the garnet. One Biblical legend is that Noah hung this gem on the ark to light his way through the darkness and stormy nights. A Greek myth related to the garnet is the story of the young goddess of sunshine, Persephone, who was abducted by Hades. Hades eventually released her, but not before he offered her some pomegranate seeds, which guaranteed her return to him.



The garnet continues to be the protective gem of journeyers. A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming.

fineblood



January 9, 1964



MyBleedingReaction



January 12, 1991



Waza



January 23, 1982



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December Birthdays



December Birthstone: Turquoise

Turquoise, or the robin's egg blue gemstone worn by Pharaohs and Aztec Kings, is probably one of the oldest gemstones known. Yet, only its prized blue color, a color so distinctive that its name is used to describe any color that resembles it, results in its being used as a gemstone. Turquoise has been, since about 200 B.C., extensively used by both southwestern U.S Native Americans and by many of the Indian tribes in Mexico.

Folklore, Legend, and Healing Properties

Turquoise symbolizes success and good fortune and is often worn as a love charm. Native Americans believed turquoise brings happiness and good fortune. Since they also believed it assured accuracy of aim, they would fasten turquoise to their bows when shooting an arrow.

twoforme



December 21



TrollQueen



December 22, 1964



velvetwhisper



December 27, 1975



bloodraynesupreme



December 29, 1986



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October Birthdays

October Birthstone: Opal

Opal derives its name from the Latin word "opalus," meaning precious jewel. Prized for its unique ability to refract and reflect specific wavelengths of light, the Opal was called "Cupid Paederos" by the Romans, meaning a child beautiful as love. One legendary explanation for this gemstone's origin is that it fell from heaven in a flash of fiery lightning.



Most of the world's Opal deposits are found in Southern Australia. Other sources of this gemstone are Brazil, Mexico, Czechoslovakia and Nevada. Quality Opal is very expensive, made more so by the caution that must be exercised in cutting, polishing and setting it into jewelry.

Folklore, Legend, and Healing Properties

opal was known since olden times, there are many myths and legends associated with it. It was called Opthalmius as it was believed to improve eyesight. A legend about the source of opal is that it directly fell on the Earth during lightning. In ancient India, an opal was rubbed across a person's brow to strengthen his memory. Romans called opal cupid paederos, which means child as beautiful as love. In Greece, opal was believed to possess powers of prophecy. Therefore, opal was treasured by monarchs and rulers equally for its beauty as well as powers.



It is believed to conduct energies of the planet Venus, the ruling planet of Libra. Opal is considered to strengthen eyesight. Innocence, purity and hope are the significant properties of opal. Opal has protective powers to ward off evil and nightmares. Qualities like confidence, happiness, loyalty and faithfulness are generated in the wearer. Opal radiates powerful positive energy and helps in dispelling fear. It also enhances dreams, insights and imagination. It is well-known for its healing powers relating to eye problems.

Aronoch



October 5



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