My Birthday Symbols For Friday, October 23, 1970: 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:

Scorpio

Scorpios are known to be loyal, dynamic, purposeful, passionate, and resourceful people. You are a very deep and intense person. While on the surface you may seem cool and detached, underneath you are extremely strong willed, with intense passion and a persistent drive. You are able to tackle any kind of obstacle when you put their mind to it, and you have unshakable focus. You are quite mysterious and secretive and this draws people to you. Whoever you love and respect will be treated with loyalty, kindness, and generosity.

Your were born in the Chinese year of:

The Dog - a symbol of Fidelity

You are unpretentious, loyal, steady, reliable, sociable, lively, persistent, courageous, resourceful, generous, diligent, honest, adaptable and smart. You hate injustice and are strongly influenced by a sense of fairness, equality, loyalty and caring. You therefore are often found promoting social reform. You are genuine, unassuming, charming and magnetic in an effortless way. You make a loyal friend and value personal integrity. You do make friends slowly however, but you will protect a friend's interest as if they were your own. You are brave and do not shy away from danger. Famous Dogs: Kirsten Dunst, Kelly Clarkson, Uma Thurman, Matt Damon.

Your Native American astrological sign:

Snake

You are passionate, sensual, intense, creative, imaginative, ambitious, impulsive, humorous, accepting and intense. Your greatest strengths are your creativity, your ability to change, and your sensitivity to others. Your conscious desire is to be accepted while your subconscious desire is to obtain spiritual balance. You would excel in a medical profession, or as a spiritual leader. You are constantly seeking evolution and transformation, forgetting about the past and emerging with new sight and positivity towards the present and future. In a loving relationship, you may seem cool on the outside, but on the inside, you are incredibly caring.

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.