My Birthday Symbols For Monday, August 21, 1972: birthstone, birth flower, zodiac and more.

Your birthstone is:

Peridot - The gem of Spirit and Expression

Peridot is the National gem of Egypt. Ancient Egyptians knew it as 'the gem of the sun'. In the middle ages, Europeans brought peridot stones back from the Crusades to decorate church plates and robes. Peridot was also known to ancient Hebrews and is listed both as one of the stones used by Aaron and found in the text of the apocalypse (Revelations). A few jewelry historians are now convinced that some, maybe all of the emeralds Cleopatra was famous for wearing, were not actually emeralds, but Peridots from Egypt. Anger is an emotion peridot has been known to be very beneficial for. The stone calms the nervous system, helping to dissolve emotional tensions and bringing balance to the system. It actually attracts love and calms raging anger from within. It alleviates jealousy, resentment, and spite, and reduces stress.

Peridot earrings

Peridot Rings

Peridot Necklaces

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

Your birthflower is:

Gladiolus

Gladiolus is a striking flower with large vertical blossoms that comes in such colors as pink, red, white, yellow, and orange. It is also called the Sword Lily because its leaves look like swords (gladius means sword in Latin). The secret message conveyed by the Gladiolus in the Victorian era was "love at first sight", as its recipient's heart was "pierced with love". Today it symbolizes sincerity, integrity, and strength of character.

Your astrological sign:

Leo

Leos are observant, helpful, ambitious, loyal, generous, warm, and faithful people. You are an honorable person who is highly esteemed and devoted to everything around you, especially yourself. This quality fits very well with the symbol of Leo - the lion, who possesses a kingdom which he cherishes and protects. This kingdom can represent anything from your friend to your partner, or your workplace or home. You thrive on being the center of attention and are brave, head-strong, and willful. Beneath your dynamic personality lies a sensitive, loving nature which you tend to hide from most people.

Your were born in the Chinese year of:

The Rat - a symbol of Wisdom

You are hardworking, charming, funny, social, artistic, charismatic, intelligent, popular and meticulous. You are tender hearted and are well liked- you have a wonderful, supportive, and loyal circle of friends. You do not like people who do not keep their word or are lazy. You are a natural writer, always curious, and an entrepreneur. You enjoy dressing up and going to parties. You appear to be quite reserved, and you have extremely sound judgment. You are strongly family oriented, enjoy thrills, and are easily bored. Famous Rats: Sean Penn, Cameron Diaz, Khloe Kardashian, Hugh Grant.

Your Native American astrological sign:

Bear

You are practical, kind, precise, discerning, detailed, humble, analytical, trustworthy, and warm. You are quiet on the outside. As you go through life, you also quietly observe everything around you- people, places, things, and experiences, so you can achieve a higher understanding of life. You are on a quest for the perfection of your soul. When a steady friend is needed, you are the one called upon because of your level headed-ness and generosity. You are the voice of reason to many. You also have an enormous heart. Anyone you truly care for, you shower with a great deal of attention and love.

Your birth tree Is:

Cedar Tree - the tree of confidence

You are self-confident, strong, vivacious, talented, industrious, determined, optimistic, adaptable, and a great speaker. You love luxury and everything around you to be of fine-quality. As such, you are determined to succeed and have the confidence to do so. You tend to be in good health and you never look down on others. You are blessed with the ability to make decisions quickly.