August Newsletter 2011
August Birthstone poem - the Peridot
"Wear a
Peridot or for thee,
No conjugal fidelity,
The August born without this stone,
`Tis said, must live unloved alone."
August Birthstone - Properties of the Peridot
For those who were born
in the month of August the Peridot is the traditional birthstone.
The August birthstone poem reflects some of the properties with
which the Peridot is associated - love, truth, faithfulness and
loyalty. The Traditional Metaphysical Properties for the August
Birthstone Peridot are fame, dignity, and protection. The
healing properties of the August birthstone are reputed to be
effective for health problems relating to the lungs, lymph, breast
and sinuses. The Peridot is also used to enhance prosperity, growth,
and openness.
August Birthstone Zodiac
Sign
The twelve Zodiac signs
are an astrological version of birthstones in addition to the twelve
calendar months. The August birthstone of the Peridot is considered
to be the birthstone for Leo (The sign of the Lion) and relate to
those born between July 23 - August 22. The Zodiac sign of Leo also
responds to Onyx, Diamond, Carnelian, Sardonyx and Ruby.
Some Websites listing some Unique & Bizarre Holidays for the Month of August
www.holidayinsights.com/moreholidays/august.htm
www.familycrafts.about.com/library/spdays/blaugdayslong.htm
www.birthflowersgide.com/august-birth-flower.html
www.bernardine.com/birthstone/color.htm
