My Birthday Symbols For Saturday, October 8, 1988: 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 Dragon - a symbol of Strength

You are lucky, passionate, flexible, eccentric, original, confident, imaginative, artistic, spiritual, and charismatic. You have a strong personality and will. You follow your own unique path in life and always speak your mind. You are honest and direct with everyone, romantic with your lovers, and confident in your abilities. You put all of your effort into anything you put your mind to, and you are a powerful force- never giving up on anything as you know there is always a solution to every problem. You are happiest when you have a good cause to focus on. You are full of energy and your charisma is inspiring. Famous Dragons: Nicolas Cage, Colin Farrell, Vanessa Hudgens, Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock.

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:

Rowan Tree - the tree of sensitivity

You are ambitious, honest, communicative, charming, passionate, artistic, gifted, and cheerful. You have a philosophical mind, with truly creative and original ideas that influence others. People come to you to ask about your perspective and for your insight. You seem to have a cool exterior, but inside you are burning with passionate ideals, which push you as you make your way along the path of life. You believe in being absolutely true of character and never sacrifice your integrity for any kind of hidden motive.