My Birthday Symbols For Saturday, October 18, 1975: birthstone, birth flower, zodiac and more.

Your birthstone is:

Opal - The gem of Brilliance and Mystery

Opals have a very long history and there are many myths pertaining to the stone. In medieval times, all blond maidens wanted a necklace made of opals, as this was considered an absolute guarantee to prevent their hair from fading or darkening. The opal was also thought to make a person invisible whenever he wished. Opal amplifies traits, whether those traits are good or bad, and brings characteristics to the surface for transformation. It enhances self worth, confidence and self-esteem, and helps you to understand your full potential. Opals have been said to be extremely beneficial in many physical realms as well, such as in treating infections and fevers. It is also said to help strengthen the memory.

Opal earrings

Opal Rings

Opal Necklaces

The Meaning, History, Lore, and Mystical Powers of Fire Opal

Your birthflower is:

Marigold

Marigold is a fall flowering plant famous for its bright yellow and orange hues. Marigold is named for "Mary's Gold", as the flowers were "golden gifts" presented to Virgin Mary by the poor who couldn't give actual gold. Marigold dipped in wine has been used to aid in digestion, and in ointments for skin and eye irritations, toothaches, and jaundice. It is an excellent insect repellent and has been used in salads or as a food coloring instead of saffron, to add color to cakes, puddings and butter. The Marigold has been added to pillows to encourage prophetic dreams and incorporated into wedding wreaths and garlands as a love charm.

Your astrological sign:

Libra

Libras are known to be truthful, balanced, hospitable, idealistic, graceful, and peaceful people. Being that your zodiac sign is the scale, you are the diplomat of all of the zodiac signs. You care about balance, justice, harmony, and stability, always wanting to make things right. You are able to put yourself in other people's shoes and have a great deal of compassion and empathy for them. You are very intelligent, but tend to hide this behind your easygoing exterior. Your intelligence often is expressed through creativity. You also love to be surrounded by luxury and class.

Your were born in the Chinese year of:

The Rabbit - a symbol of Caution

You are sincere, empathic, kind, modest, diplomatic, sociable, wise, astute, modest, thoughtful, refined, and trustworthy. Your natural diplomatic nature makes you a great candidate for working with and helping other people. You are a great listener, and therefore, a great friend. You are very sensitive, lucky, and creative. You love beauty, especially beauty in your home- in everything that surrounds you. You follow through on any plans you make and keep every promise you make. You have a very strong nature, and the ability to turn any situation to your advantage. You crave peace, security, and comfort. Famous Rabbits: Blake Lively, Charlize Theron, Kate Winslet, Brad Pitt, Robin Williams.

Your Native American astrological sign:

Raven

You are friendly, diplomatic, tolerant, peaceful, balanced, a good decision maker, idealistic, sensitive and romantic. You are a very social person who loves to bond with others and you do so easily as you are easy-going, charming, soft spoken and smart. You compulsively seek interactions with others. You are quite a curious person and as such, are very intelligent as you retain so much information along your quest for knowledge. You are also a natural entrepreneur who uses your various personality traits to succeed.

Your birth tree Is:

Maple Tree - the tree of the mind

You are ambitious, proud, reserved, intelligent, energetic, and imaginative. You shine with originality. You are extremely charismatic- you go further than most people do, especially when it comes to creative endeavors. It is important to you to impress others. You have a huge amount of self-respect. You crave attention from others as well as new experiences. You are highly analytical, learn easily, and have an excellent memory. You can sometimes be a bit shy.