February Babies

Amethyst

• Birthstone:  Amethyst is the most commonly noted February birthstone.  Amethyst rules February in most birthstone charts and there are few alternative birthstones for February.

• Sun sign stone:  Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Virgo, Sagittarius, Capricorn.

• Known as:  

  • • “Stone of Sobriety”

    • “Bishop’s Stone”

    • “Stone of Spiritual Metamorphosis”

    • “Stone of Integrity”.

• Anniversaries:  Amethyst is the stone to give for 6th, 9th, 28th & 33rd anniversaries. 

• Home:  If you live in

  • • South Carolina, USA: Amethyst is your Official State Stone. 

    • Pennsylvania, USA: Amethyst is also your Official State Stone.

    • Greece:  Amethyst is your Official National Stone. 

    • South Korea:  this is your Official National Stone.

• Spirit Guide:  Amethyst is the stone of the spirit guides -

  • • Frog (transforming, adapting) 

    • Wasp (constructing, unflinching)

• Vibration:  Courage, psychic energy, dreams, healing addictions (especially alcohol) peace, happiness, love; opens Crown Chakra.   Amethyst’s planetary influence is Uranus making it compatible with most other stones.  But Amethyst’s powerful energies in the “third eye” and the subconscious can make it overwhelming for people who suffer from insomnia.  This can be softened and alleviated somewhat by pairing with restful gems like Rose Quartz or Moonstone – or with Yellow Jasper (see below) which promotes restful sleep.

• Ancient Powers and Legend:  Amethyst honors

  • • Artemis, the Greek Goddess of the Hunt and Childbirth, who represents the love of nature and endurance of pain for higher goals. 

    • Heimdall, the Nordic God of Light and Handsome Gold-Toothed Guardian of Bifrost, the rainbow bridge leading to Asgard, the home of the Gods, and thus the connection between body and soul. 

    • Oya, the Yoruban Goddess (Orisha ) of the Wind and Storms. She is a Warrior and represents feminine leadership and rules communication between the living and the dead, the winds, secrets, spirits, cemeteries, and shape-shifting.

    • Ancient stories say those who wear an Amethyst necklace are known to fascinate others with their pleasing personality and wonderful charisma. Amethysts were exchanged between couples to enhance the depth and longevity of their love and happiness; strengthening their connection.

• Affirmaton:  “I trust in the higher purpose of my journey.”

• Healing properties: Heals addiction (especially alcohol), a talisman of focus and success, used in meditation, to enhance creativity and refine thinking skills.  Reduces anger, depression, grief, impatience, and nightmares.  Enhances courage, intuition, memory, clarity, Balance, self-esteem, quality sleep, and willpower.  If you are in a 12-step recovery program, Amethyst supports the 1st step (acceptance), the 8th step (forgiveness), and the 9th step (amends).  Amethysts are recommended to those who deal with stress a lot, such as people with an excessive work ethic who are unable to enjoy relaxation. 

In the collar:  Amethyst is a great emotional balancer and brings out the submissive’s natural charisma.  It is believed to help support people struggling with stress, anxiety, or depression, and helps release negative thought patterns and unproductive behaviors.  Once again, Amethysts were exchanged between couples to enhance the depth and longevity of their love and happiness; strengthening their connection.

Yellow Jasper

• Birthstone:  Jasper is the second most commonly noted February birthstone, and Yellow Jasper is one of two Ancient Tibetan Birthstones for February. 

• Sun sign stone:  Yellow Jasper is not affiliated with any sun sign, but it can be beneficial for Cancer, Capricorn, Scorpio, and Aries.

• Known as:  

  • • “Stone of Intellect and Inner Strength” 

    • “Stone of Zeal”.

• Home:  If you live in Ukraine, Yellow Jasper is your Official National Stone.

• Spirit Guide:  Yellow Jasper is the stone of the spirit guide Turtle (grounded, determined, flow).

• Vibration:  Protection, Discernment, Grounding; opens Solar Plexus Chakra.  Yellow Jasper’s planetary influence is the Earth, making it compatible with most stones. 

• Ancient Powers and Legend:  Yellow Jasper honors

  • • Persephone, the Greek Goddess of Spring. She represents celebration of the Earth alive with new growth (and Spring is the only time her Master, Lord Hades would allow her time away from ruling the Underworld with him).

    • Hebe, the Greek Goddess of Youth and the Cup-Bearer to the Gods. She is a proud servant of high status.  (That is correct.  The Olympian Titans held High Protocol events.  Ambrosia was served.  Hebe was the first female butler.)

• Affirmaton:  “All of my choices are based in self-respect and lead to self-care.”

• Healing properties:  Yellow Jasper is a stone of protection, discernment, inner strength and mental clarity.  Brings energy and enthusiasm to one’s life and relationships.  It assists in sorting out emotions that are hard to pin down and encourages taking time to examine how one truly feels on a matter, as well as looking for positive direction and realistic solutions, and avoiding self-sabotage.

Yellow Jasper gives strong grounding energy that promotes serenity even during stressful times.  It is particularly effective in revealing false people and deflecting jealousy or spite.  Yellow Jasper is an excellent shield against petty gossip; it helps to ease chronic worries and self-consciousness about what others say or think.  It’s also known to be a guarding talisman for those who are accident-prone. 

Yellow Jasper helps attract positive energy and build self-confidence and enthusiasm, which facilitates learning and helps overcome procrastination.   Instead of allowing fear to take over and lead you into self-doubt, you can focus on your destiny and chase your ambitions without a worry in the world! 

In the collar:  Yellow Jasper is a wonderful symbol of confidence in the submissive to boldly realize their potential and work toward it without fear or distractions.  It says you are entering this partnership with consideration and care.

Serpentine

• Birthstone:  Serpentine is the Ancient Biblical birthstone for February. 

• Sun sign stone:  Gemini, Scorpio

• Known as:

  • • “New Jade”

    • “Serpent Stone”

    • “Stone of Karmic Cleansing ”. 

• Home:  If you live in Rhode Island, USA, Serpentine is your Official State Stone.

• Spirit Guide:  Serpentine is the stone of the spirit guide Snake (Kundalini energy, alignment, regeneration)

• Vibration:  Abundance, Manifestation, Healing, Rebirth, Protection, Enlightenment.  Serpentine’s planetary influence is Earth, and it is compatible with most stones.  Serpentine harmonizes particularly well with Seraphinite, Scolecite, Amethyst, Moonstone, Golden Labradorite, Tiger’s Eye, Green Jade and Strombolite.  

• Ancient Powers and Legend:  Serpentine honors

  • • Archangel Raphael 

    • Mother Goddess Gaia.

• Affirmations: 

  • • “I commit myself to manifesting the Divine potential within me.”

    • “I offer my service to the healing and evolution of the Earth.”

• Healing properties:  By removing energetic blockages, Serpentine helps you develop a distinct inner peace that makes you untouchable by negative energy.  It allows you to release fear of change or hardship and face the future with a positive outlook.  This cleansing of old patterns of thought, feeling and behavior that no longer serve you helps you to make peace with time and attracts love and money.  If you’re feeling stuck in any area of your life, working with serpentine can help you to break free and make some positive changes.  Serpentine also enhances communication with nature. 

In the collar:  Serpentine is a great stone for new beginnings, resilience and flexibility.  It is a powerful talisman for manifesting healing and hidden potential.