My Birthday Symbols For Friday, January 11, 1980: birthstone, birth flower, zodiac and more.

Your birthstone is:

Garnet - The gem of Light and Guidance

The name 'garnet' comes from the Latin word 'Garanatus', meaning seedlike, in reference to a pomegranate. This reference makes sense as small garnets look like the bright red seeds you find inside in a pomegranate. In medieval times, the stones were thought to cure depression, protect against bad dreams, and relieve diseases of the liver. According to legend, Noah used a finely cut, glowing garnet to illuminate the ark during those dark wet days and nights. In ancient and medieval times, garnets were worn to enhance bodily strength, endurance and vigor. There are many beliefs in the power garnet has over the not just physical health, but mental health as well. Garnet's virtues have been long believed to include passion, true friendship, fidelity, success, self-esteem, loyalty, devotion, energy, faith, consistency, and truth. Garnet has been believed to be extremely beneficial in the realm of business as well. The stone causes people to be attracted to the wearer, which aids in business, as well as in personal success.

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The Meaning, History, Lore, and Mystical Powers of Garnet

Your birthflower is:

Carnation

Also known as Gillyflower, a carnation may come in hues of red, yellow, white, purple and even green. Carnation's scientific name roughly translates to "Flower of Love" or "Flower of the gods" and symbolizes love, fascination and distinction. In the Victorian era, giving someone a carnation hides a secret message, that differs by color. A red carnation means, "My heart aches for you", a pink carnation means, "I'll never forget you", a yellow carnation means, "You have disappointed me", and a striped carnation means, "I wish I could be with you". A carnation is also the state flower of Ohio and the 1st wedding anniversary flower.

Your astrological sign:

Capricorn

Capricorns are known to be loyal, resourceful, responsible, patient, willful, practical and ambitious people. You are so ambitious, you always have something you are pursuing and you do so without haste. You are extremely patient and will wait however long is necessary to get what you want. Along with your ambition comes the wise trait of being cautious. You are also quite philosophical and intelligent and tend to take on other people's problems with selflessness. You are ok with change but introduce it slowly so you can get used to it and incorporate it into your life with ease.

Your were born in the Chinese year of:

The Monkey - a symbol of Changeability

You are quick-witted, imaginative, charming, lucky, bright, lively, resourceful, smart and persuasive. You are communicative and versatile and can succeed in any kind of work as you are good with words and money. You are extremely intelligent and confident and thus, are capable of figuring out the most complex of problems. Your strong memory along with your cool temperament under pressure, gives you great survival skills. You are a thrill seeker, always looking for adventure. You have a love of life that is infectious. Famous Monkeys: Jennifer Aniston, Will Smith, Kylie Minogue, Owen Wilson, Tom Hanks.

Your Native American astrological sign:

Goose

You are ambitious, reliable, determined, driven, resourceful, level headed, sociable, knowledgeable, well spoken, passionate, sensual, and funny. You know how to use your energy wisely to achieve the most effective results. You always have your eyes focused on the goals ahead and you always accomplish them, for you will stop at nothing until you do. This can apply to competitive sports, business, and personal matters. You also go to great lengths to protect your loved ones and you are extremely honest. Your conscious desire is to succeed while your unconscious desire is to rest. Your spiritual path is to learn patience.

Your birth tree Is:

Fir Tree - the tree of mystery

You are social, modest, dignified, talented, reliable, unselfish, and ambitious. You have many friends. You have wonderful taste and love beautiful things. You handle stressful situations with ease. Your unselfish nature draws people to you and you thrive on being the center of attention. You are also generous and will do anything to protect your family and loved ones.