My Birthday Symbols For Monday, August 5, 1974: 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 Tiger - a symbol of Valor

You are passionate, enthusiastic, sociable, bold, ambitious, courageous, charismatic, confident, energetic and exciting. You are a lively, kind, funny and generous person. You have the ability to clearly see problems as they arise. You have a strong sense of independence and you go to extraordinary lengths to prove yourself. You are an excellent parent and a generous, inspiring friend. You love trying new things and taking risks. You will give your all to anything that inspires you. As such, your life is never dull as there is always something new awaiting you.

Your Native American astrological sign:

Salmon

You are humble, tolerant, highly creative, passionate, focused, intuitive, intense, stable, courageous, and loyal. You are driven by the need to create and leave an impression on others, which may come from a desire to inspire others through example. You have an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm which is infectious- people love to be around you as you are also generous, funny, inspiring and intelligent. You need to always have goals, and you easily recruit others to help you achieve them.

Your birth tree Is:

Poplar Tree - the tree of uncertainty

You are blissful, carefree, philosophical, organized, picky, reliable, strong, and artistic. You are very loyal to your family and friends, and take relationships very seriously. You are a visual person, having high regard for beautiful surroundings as well as your own appearance. You are quite a strong person, and like to take part in actions that will help others.