My Birthday Symbols For Friday, September 9, 1960: birthstone, birth flower, zodiac and more.

Your birthstone is:

Sapphire - The gem of Sincerity and Trust

Sapphires have been prized as great gemstones since 800BC. Rulers of ancient Persia believed the sky was painted blue by the reflection of sapphire stones. And a great poet once described the sapphire as 'the blue of a clear sky just minutes after sundown'. Kings wore sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm. They preserved the wearer from envy and attracted divine favor. The sapphire has, for centuries, been seen as a symbol of the heavens, a guardian of innocence, a bestower of truth, a promoter of good health, and a preserver of chastity. Working with sapphires helps promote a positive attitude towards life, promoting self motivation and helping move forward towards a path of self-fulfillment.

Sapphire earrings

Sapphire Rings

Sapphire Necklaces

The Meaning, History, Lore, and Mystical Powers of Lab Sapphire

Your birthflower is:

Aster

Aster comes from the Greek word Astron, which means "star". These star-shaped wildflowers bloom in the late summer and fall and are powerful symbols of love, patience, daintiness, and wisdom. The ancients believed that perfume made out of burned Aster leaves banished evil serpents. In yet another interpretation, Asters came into being when the Greek goddess Asterea cried, endowing Asters with mystical powers. During the Victorian era, the secret message conveyed by the Aster was, take care of yourself for me", or "I am not sure if you're being faithful or not".

Your astrological sign:

Virgo

Virgos are known to be reliable, precise, organized, observant, analytical, thoughtful, and practical people. You possess a great mind, a personality full of charm, and are quite inquisitive- all traits that make for a person who is great to talk to. You are pure, your motives are honest and ambitious, and you make an excellent partner for work and social activities. You have a constant drive to analyze and improve everything- your determination is truly endless. People tend to look up to you as a friend, because you are a straight thinker and solve problems logically.

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:

Weeping Willow Tree - the tree of melancholy

You are intelligent, honest, artistic, tolerant, empathetic, fair, non-judgmental, and beautiful, but full of melancholy. You have a vivid imagination, and are highly creative and intuitive- all traits that support your artistry. Although you are so imaginative, you have a very solid, realistic perspective on things, which causes you to be more patient than most other people. You have a great memory and are constantly impressing others with your knowledge. You love to travel and appreciate anything beautiful and tasteful.