Symbolic Stones for August Those born in August can actually claim two birthstones: peridot and sardonyx. Peridot Peridot is a lovely light green color. Many ancient references of the gem call it “chrysolite” instead. Early Christians considered it sacred, as it is mentioned multiple times throughout the Bible. In fact, Catholic bishops, to this day, wear a ring of peridot . . .

This Month & The Snake/Serpent The snake is powerfully connected to life force and primal energy. In many cultures, it is revered as a powerful totem representing the source of life. When snake energy appears in your life, it likely means that healing opportunities, change, important transitions, and increased energy are manifesting and can provide guidance about these life changes and transitions, . . .

Following the rhythms of the sun can make all of the difference in ones life. It not only gifts us with the needed immunity boosting nutrients available to us in keeping us happy and healthy, but it connects us to the universal energies that our ancestors embraced. This light that shines on all of us, is available wherever you live. . . .

The Ruby: Stone of Nobility ˈrü-bē Ruby has always enjoyed a very regal position in legend, myth and lore; for thousands and thousands of years it has been a favored talisman for royalty worldwide. It is told that Catherine of Aragon wore an infamous ruby, that legend tells us turned  dark and dull the day before Henry VII announced he . . .

Strength Card Symbology A woman in white with a lemniscate hovering over her head, a lion. Strength Tarot Story The Fool, victorious over his enemies, is feeling arrogant, powerful, even vengeful. There are hot passions in him, ones he finds himself unable and unwilling to control. It is in this state that he comes across a maiden struggling with a . . .