Luck is defined as that which happens to a person...an event, good or ill...which affects an individual's interests or happiness and which is deemed causal. It is a series of such events which are regarded as occurring by chance, fate or fortune...often, a person's habitual or characteristic fortune. It has been said that luck is better than skill.In Greek Mythology, the Goddess of Luck is Tyche, known to the Romans as Fortuna. She is often portrayed holding a double-sided rudder that could steer mankind to good or bad luck. She also frequently holds a cornucopia (horn of plenty) to symbolize prosperity and is sometimes blindfolded to indicate that luck is a matter of "blind chance." In addition, Tyche occasionally sports wings to symbolize how good fortune might be fleeting. A ball, representative of the manner in which luck "rolls according to chance" is often associated with this Goddess. Tyche is said to teach the paradoxical message that life is essentially a game of dice, determined by chance, and that nothing is ever set in stone. No matter how certain an individual might be that something will happen, there is always an underlying element of chance, and it would be wise to expect the unexpected. Instead of submission to Fate, Tyche provides the encouragment for individuals to take things into their own hands, thus making their own destiny. In was in Tyche's temple that the first set of dice were dedicated by Palamedes, perhaps indicating the capriciousness of life and luck...and the fickle manner in which the fortunes of mortals are often decided.
"Luck affects everything;
Let your hook always be cast;
In the stream where you least expect it,
There will be a fish."
-- Ovid --
The lucky number for Libra is six (also known as the Hexad). It is the mystic number of Venus and a number which Libra shares with those individuals born under the Sign of Taurus. Six represents family and symbolizes the home, parents, healers and counselors. It is representative of domestic bliss, responsibility, compassion, marriage and devotion. Six is also associated with fraternity and brotherhood...or sorority and sisterhood. It is the common bond of closeness between people, representing love, nurturing, harmony and justice. Six is the perfect divider of the circle and the radius of a circle divides its circumference into the six points of the hexagon to form the Seal of Solomon...the hexagram. In geometry, six is the hexagon...two triangles which share a common side. Similarly, in mathematics, six is two threes, also known as the second perfection. A mystic number represented in nature by the formation of crystals, honeycomb, snowflakes and flowers, six is a happy number with the power to ward off evil. It is said the the cycle of life has six periods (birth, growth, decay, death, absorption and metamorphosis) and that there are six states of man (love, chastity, death, fame, time and eternity). Six is also perfection in the form of power, expressed by the symbolism of six equilateral triangles in a circle. In a biblical sense, the world was created in six days (man being created on the sixth) and in Jewish tradition, took six thousand years. Six is the number of points found on the Star of David and in the Cabala, it is the center of equilibrium...the junction of two perfect triangles. This number has also been designated as the mark of the Beast...the Anti-Christ. In China, the number six was, above all else, the number of Heaven. In Mayan lore, six was considered to be unlucky...the day of the rain and storm god and the number of death. If the divisors of six are added (1+2+3), the answer is the number six...there is hardly any other number which will give such a result. Not only does adding the divisors make six, so does their multiplication (1x2x3). It is also the center of the first five even numbers (2-4-6-8-10) and is often called a "pivoting number" which creates a cycle of sorts.In biblical numerology, six is the Number of Man. Man was created on the sixth day and labors for six days only. The Serpent was also created on the sixth day. The Sixth Commandment is, "Thou shalt not murder." Six words are used for man: Adam; ish; Enosh; gehver; anthropos and anar. In addition, 6 x 6 = 36. 36 + 35 + 34 + 33 + 32 . . . 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 666. 666 is the number of the Antichrist, meaning that the name of the Antichrist in Greek adds up to 666. This is generally considered to be a mockery of the Trinity.
Six is feminine in nature and, when associated with Libra, resides in the Seventh House of Partnership and Marriage, governing both harmony and visible enemies. It is the number of luck and chance...life and strength...honesty and beauty...a number which is capable of both creation and destruction. In short, it may have an equally strong tendency toward evil as it does toward good...toward rebellion as it does toward union with God. It is the number of mutual hating and giving...of mystic destiny. The colors associated with the number six are all those within the blue family. Its peak tends to be during the daylight hours, with its natural element being earth and its associated gems being emeralds and turquoise.
The lucky colors for Libra are those in the pastel family, particularly sky blue and rose pink, which symbolize the heights attainable by spiritual and romanctic love. Libra natives share the color blue with those governed by the Sign of Virgo. Blue is the traditional color for sweethearts, possessing influences of love, peace and expressions of happiness. Although blue should never be worn on serious or practical occasions, it does have a soothing effect on the nerves. Blue is considered to be the color of the mind. Its effect is of a mental nature (as opposed to the physical reaction created by the color red). Stong blues tend to stimulate clear thought, whereas the lighter and softer varieties of this color calm the mind and aid concentration. Thus, blue is both serene and mentally calming. It is the color of clear communication. Objects colored blue do not appear to the eye to be as close as those which are red in color. Blue is a primary color...the force which keeps red and yellow in rational thought. Blue is said to inspire the sense of infinite perspective. It enlarges the space and manifests the subconscious, giving the impression of clarity, affection and friendship. Blue separates from the reality, being attuned to dreams, the endeavor of the supernatural and, on occasion, carelessness. It is the color of thought and fantasy, created from physical passivity. Blue is considered the most distant and cold color, with remoting contours of things, turning on renovation and travel. Blue has the form of a circle, widening and dissolving into space. According to research, blue is the world's favorite color. However, it can be perceived as cold, unemotional and unfriendly.
Traditionally, blue is symbolic of the Virgin Mary and thus, is associated with girls who display similar pure qualities. In addition, it is the color of water and the sea, indicative of femininity and life. It symbolizes peace, stability, security and loyalty, while also being connected to the cold, technology and depression. According to certain tradition, blue mirrors the color of the vast ocean surrounding the Japanese islands and is very commonly seen in Japanese art and clothing. In Christian symbolism, blue signifies the blue skies and/or the life-giving air. It is generally associated with hope or good health. Blue is an alternative color for the Season of Advent. It is symbolic of heaven and indicative of truth. In heraldry, blue is symbolic of truth and loyalty. By tradition, it is the color of baby boys.
Positive Qualities Of Blue: Intelligence - Communication - Trust - Efficiency - Serenity - Duty
Logic - Coolness - Reflection - Calm
Negative Qualities Of Blue: Coldness - Aloofness - Unfriendliness - Lack Of EmotionBeing a much lighter variation of the color red, pink affects individuals in a physical sense. However, unlike red, it soothes rather than stimulates...is milder and more affectionate. Psychologically, pink is a powerful color...a combination of the purity of white and the passion of red, which results in a color symbolic of gentle love and desire. It represents the feminine principle and survival of the species, symbolic of harmony and friendship as well as romantic love and affection. Pink is considered to encourage feelings of comfort and healing yet, an over abundance of this color can be physically draining and somewhat emasculating.
Pink is sometimes said to serve two purposes. It can be used to exhibit childish innocence (or possibly an inner fear of losing such childish innocence) or a child-like personality. Alternatively, it can be utilized to display a more flirtatious personality. Considered to be a color associated with good health and life, people are often referred to as being "in the pink." In a sexual sense, pink is often thought to be symbolic of purity and pure love. This color is also associated with honor and morality. By tradition, pink is the color of baby girls as well as being the color of many newborn animals. Thus, it is representative of gentleness and new birth.
Positive Qualities Of Pink: Physical Tranquility - Nurture - Warmth - Femininity - Love - Innocence
Negative Qualities Of Pink: Inhibition - Emotional ClaustrophobiaLibra individuals generally prefer clothing in cheeful yet rather muted colors that create a mild, harmonious or soothing effect, although there may be a proclivity in certain natives to be drawn to dark crimson and dusky hues. They also tend to gravitate toward all types of understated and beautiful patterns ranging from damask to floral.
Other Favorable Colors: Orange - White - Lemon - Lilac - Lavender - Royal Blue - Navy Blue
Bright Brown - Bright Black - Variegated Colors
Unvavorable Colors: Green - Smoke Grey - Steel Grey - Dull Brown - Faded Colors
The lucky flower for Libra is the rose. One of the earliest flowers known to man, it symbolizes love, hope and passion, as well as representing beauty and perfection. Generally recognized to fall into two main classes of cultivation, one species of rose blooms annually, usually in early Summer, and the other blooms more than once in a single season. The Rose Family is counted among the most important of the plant kingdom and there are approximately 2000 species of trees, shrubs and herbs in the Rose Family, whose members include apple, pear, berries, peach, apricot, plum and cherry. The many ornamental plants include meadowsweet, mountain ash and hawthorn. The name of this flower is derived from the Latin word rosa, meaning "red," and the Greek rhodon, which means "rose." It is said that Cloris, Goddess of Flowers, crowned the rose as queen and that Aphrodite presented a rose to her son Eros, God of Love. Eros then gave the rose to Harpocrates, God of Silence, to induce him not gossip about Aphrodite's amorous indiscretions. Thus, the rose not only became a symbol of love and desire, but also representative of silence and secrecy. During Medieval times, a rose was suspended from the ceilings of council chambers, pledging all who were present to secrecy or sub rosa...under the rose. This widely-cultivated flower has been grown in gardens since the Middle Ages, though more for medicinal purposes and food than for its beauty in those times. Rosaries made from compressed rose petals were also very popular and such ailments as sleeplessness, headaches, hemorrhages, earaches, toothaches and nosebleeds were all believed to be cured by the power of roses, to say nothing of being beneficial to the lungs, stomach and intestines. In addition, rose hips were once used for the prevention of scurvy.
The first historical testimony of the rose dates back to Ancient Mesopotamia when Sargon I, King of the Akkadians, brought "vines, figs and rose trees" with him upon his return from a military expedition beyond the River Tigris. In Homer's "Iliad," the shield of Achilles is decorated with roses and according to Herodotus, the rose was introduced to Greece by the mythical King Midas of Phrygia, who was said to have lived in Asia Minor around 300 B.C. In the Fifth Century B.C., the Chinese extracted oil of roses from the plants grown in Emperor's garden, but it was only for use by the nobles and dignataries of the court. If a commoner were found to be in possession of even the smallest amount of this oil, that individual was condemned to death. The first roses came to Rome from Greece. During the feasts in Athens, young people of both sexes were crowned with roses and then danced unclothed in the shadow of theTemple of Hymen to symbolize the innocent of the Golden Age. During the public games, all Roman streets were strewn with rose petals and the people of Rome believed that to decorate their tombs with roses would appease the spirits of the dead known as the Manes. Indeed, the rich specified in their wills that entire rose gardens should be maintained to provide flowers for their graves. Nero in particular had a great fondness for the rose. During lavish dinner parties, rose petals rained from the ceiling of the banquet hall and it is recorded that some guests, apparently intoxicated, were buried and suffocated in rose petals. In Catholic litanies, the Virgin Mary is referred to as Rosa Mystica and in many hymns, she is invoked as the "rose without thorns."
This flower has always been given high status with royalty as an ornamental plant. King Childebert I had a rose garden planted in Paris for his Queen and Charlemagne ordered the cultivation of roses in the castles where he held assemblies. After Leo IX was elected Pope in 1084 A.D., he instituted the Ceremony of the Golden Rose. The Golden Rose was sent to favored monarchs as a token of papal esteem and many of these roses are considered to be masterpieces of the goldsmith's art. During the years between the Fall of the Roman Empire and the Moslem invasion of Europe, many varieties of rose were lost. However, after the conquest of Persia in the Seventh Century, the Moslems developed something of a fondness for the flower and since their Empire extended from India to Spain, many varieties were reintroduced into Europe. During the Dark Ages, roses found refuge in monastaries and it was a rule that at least one monk should be versed in botany and familiar with the medicinal and healing virtues of plants. It is recorded that on his return from the Seventh Crusade, Thibaut IV (Count of Brie and Champagne and the King of Navarre) brought back to his wife a gift of rose bushes from Syria. During the years that followed, the cultivation of roses was a prerogative of the French, especially in the town of Rouen.
An ancient Persian legend relates how the most precious of all perfumes came into being. It tells that the palace gardens were interspersed with canals and fountains, all decorated with rose petals in preparation for the wedding of the Caliph Jehangir and his beautiful bride-to-be. While walking along the paths with his betrothed, Jehangir noticed an oily film floating on the water. He became so infatuated by the heady scent, produced by the action of the Sun on the rose petals, that he ordered it to be bottled for later use. Thus, it was considered the most treasured of Persian fragrances. In Roman myth, the legend of the rose originated with a woman named Rhodanthe. Because of her exquisite beauty, Rhodanthe had a multitude of suitors, none of whom took Rhodanthe's fancy. In search of refuge, she traveled to the Temple of Diana, but the persistent suitors followed her, breaking down the sacred gates in order to get closer to their beloved. Infuriated at the destruction of her Temple, Diana turned the unfortunate suitors into thorns and Rhodanthe into a magnificent rose. There has been much writing about the rose, but of most historical significance is probably the English War of the Roses, which was fought between the House of Lancaster, whose symbol was the red rose, and the House of York, whose symbol was the white rose. The end of this war brought about the establishment of the House of Tudor and the flower emblem of England today is the Rose of Tudor...a white rose charged upon a red rose. The rose is also the state flower of New York and the emblem of Washington, D.C. is the American Beauty rose. The rose was chosen as the national flower of the United States in 1886.
To gather fresh roses of any kind in a dream is said to predict great joy and to give a gift of roses ensures that the presenter will be well and truly loved. To receive roses promises extraordinary social success. However, artificial roses portend of deceit or jealousy on the part of a trusted friend. Rosebud petals added to bath water is believed to conjure a sweetheart and red rose petals in a red velvet bag pinned beneath clothing is thought to attract love. Alternatively, wearing rosehips as beads is said to have the same effect. If the hands are washed with rose water prior to the mixing of love potions, then it is thought that the potions will be stronger. However, not every link to the rose is favorable. If its petals are consciously scattered on the ground, then this is considered to be unlucky and if the petals fall from the plant while it is being held, it is said to predict that the person holding the plant will die...although exactly when this will occur is apparently not so easily determined.
The meanings of the colors of the rose are many. Below are a few examples:
Burgandy - Unconscious Beauty
The lucky gemstone of an individual is truly associated with the month of birth rather than the Sign under which a person was born. The original association of a special gem with each month was recorded in the Bible (Exodus 28 and 39). An original Breastplate of Aaron, High Priest of the Hebrews, was said to be made by Moses in 1250 BC, according to instructions he received during his forty days spent in the mountains. The twelve gems in the breastplate were later linked with the Signs of the Zodiac and later still, associated with the months in the year. What follows describes the breastplate of the High Priest:
It was square -- a span [22 centimetres] long and a span wide -- and folded double. Then they mounted four rows of precious stones on it. In the first row there was a ruby, a topaz and a beryl; in the second row a turquoise, a sapphire and an emerald; in the third row a jacinth, an agate and an amethyst; in the fourth row a chrysolite, an onyx and a jasper. They were mounted in gold filigree settings. There were twelve stones, one for each of the names of the sons of Israel, each engraved like a seal with the name of one of the twelve tribes.The precise identification of some of these precious stones is uncertain. For example, in the same passage of the Revised Standard Version of Exodus, diamonds, sardius, and carbuncle (an alternative name for the garnet) are also included in the list of twelve biblically significant gemstones. It should also be kept in mind that aquamarines and emeralds are forms of beryl, while sardonyx is a form of onyx, and jacinth and chrysolite are also known respectively as zircon and peridot.
(Old Testament, New International Version, Exodus, Chapter 39, vs. 9-14)
The lucky gem for Libra individuals born in September is the sapphire. They share this fortunate jewel with those Virgo individuals who were also born during the same month. The sapphire is also known as the Celestial Stone, Stone of Prosperity, Philosopher's Stone and Gem of the Heavens. This jewel is a member of the corundum family, a mineral composed of aluminium oxide and chrome...as well as extremely small proportions of other trace elements...which is the second hardest known substance after the diamond. According to some sources, the name sapphire derives from the Latin sapphirus, which means "dear to the planet Saturn." Other sources credit its origin from the Greek sappherios, which simply means "blue." It may be found in virtually any color, excepting red...a red sapphire is a ruby (also a member of the corundum family). The varying colors of the sapphire are said to possess the following particular properties:
Sapphires with inclusions of tiny, rutile needles exhibit an optical property called asterism. This is the star-shaped effect seen in star sapphires. Star sapphires usually have six rays, although there have been some with as many as twelve. The star sapphire is thought to develop independence, centering, balance and psychic powers.Green - bringer of luck and prosperity.
Pink - encourages generosity, love and loyalty.
Dark Blue - inspires creative expression, intuition and meditation.
White - associated with self-appreciation and spiritual development.
Yellow - enhances intellect, study, knowledge, memory and, when worn next to the skin, attracts wealth.
Orange - also known as padparadscha and the most rare color for the sapphire, augments wisdom, optimism, renewal and atracts prosperity.
For countless centuries, the sapphire has been associated with divine favor. The Buddhists believed this stone favored devotion and spiritual enlightenment, while the Ancient Greeks linked the sapphire...particularly the white variety...to Apollo and often wore it as an aid to prophecy when consulting oracles. In past times, this gem was considered to be a valuable aid toward development of the 'third eye,' and thought to guard its owner from being captured by enemies. It was frequently worn and used during rituals as a strengthening agent in the ability to tap and send forth power. Egyptians associated the clear sapphire with the Eye of Horus and this particular variety is also credited with being a guardian of love. The Persians believed that the blue of the sky was the reflection of a great sapphire upon which rested the Earth. Thus, it is often said to represent the tranquility of the heavens and some historians have noted that the Law given to Moses on the Mount was engraved upon tablets of sapphire. It is also the stone used in the Cardinal's ring to denote his badge of office within the Catholic religion. In addition, this gem was once believed lethal to venomous insects and reptiles, as well as being regarded in terms of gender...dark stones being female and light stones being male. In Medieval times, priests and monks would wear sapphire jewelry in the belief that the stone possessed the power to quell wicked impulses and impure thoughts, in addition to banishing envy and promoting chastity in virgins. Many monarchs throughout history have worn sapphires around their necks as a powerful defense from harm.
In romantic lore, when a sapphire is given by one sweetheart to another, it is said to enhance the love they share and is also thought to attune the psyches of the couple. It is also believed to insure fidelity in marriage, representative of truth, sincerity and consistency. Set in an engagement ring, this stone expresses commitment and loyalty of the heart. It was a sapphire engagment ring that Prince Charles gave to his fiancee, the then Lady Diana Spencer, later Princess of Wales. In medicinal terms, the sapphire has been utilized to cure ailments of the eyes and as a booster for the immune system, protecting the body in general from disease. In particular, it is said to strengthen the heart and kidneys and assist with connecting to the Higher Self and/or Spirit Guides. It was once believed to expand cosmic awareness, dispel confusion and be an excellent tool in the art of meditation. The sapphire is the traditional gem for the 5th, 23rd and 45th Wedding Anniversaries. It is also known as the Autum Gemstone.
The lucky gem for Libra individuals born in October is the opal. They share this fortunate jewel with those Scorpio individuals who were also born during the same month. Its name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word upala or "treasure stone." It was later referred to in Latin as opalusopallios, meaning "to change color." In ancient times, the opal was accepted as a symbol of faithfulness and confidence. The opal is a non-crystalline form of the mineral silica which is formed from fossil wood, shells of sea animals and bones of now-extinct reptiles that lived in the time of the dinosaurs. Most opal is more than sixty million years old and generally dates back to the Cretaceous period. Indeed, archaeologist Louis Leakey found six thousand year old opal artifacts in a Kenyan cave and the Aztecs once mined this gemstone in South and Central America. Most opals occur in thin seams to be found in rock. The colors of the white opal (which in ancient times originated from Marmaros in the Nagy-Banya district of what is now Czechoslovakia) scintillate on a pale-tinted background, whereas the colors of the black opal (found most commonly in Australia and Nevada) shimmer against a curtain of dark blue or grey. Although somewhat more soft and fragile than most other gemstones, an opal can last a lifetime if mounted in the proper setting and given ongoing care. Generally, the thicker the opal, the more durable and it should be set in a mounting that holds the stone all the way around its edges (such as a bezel rather that prongs).
Perhaps no other gemstone has been as loved and as feared over the centuries as the opal, the general belief being that this jewel will bring bad luck if not worn by those born in October. This is not necessarily true and can probably be traced to a novel written by Sir Walter Scott (entitled "Anne of Gierstein"), in which the heroine has her life force caught in the beautiful opal she wears and then dies when the fire in the opal is extinguished. This belief may have also been compounded by the story of King Alphonso XII of Spain, who ruled from 1874 to 1885. He presented an opal ring to his wife, who died soon afterward. Before the funeral, the King gave the ring to his sister, who also died a short time later. The ring was then passed to the King's sister-in-law, who expired within three months from receiving the gift. Understandably startled by these tragedies, the King decided to wear the ring himself, but also died within a short period of time. These negative connotations were somewhat dispelled during the time of Queen Victoria. Taking a great liking to the gemstone, she presented many fine examples to members of her family as wedding gifts and gradually, the opal came back into favor. The famous actress, Sarah Bernhard, wore opals and preferred them to all other gemstones. Nonetheless, it is believed to be a fact that opals will bring misfortune to any who attempt to use its power for evil or selfish purposes. It is considered a stone of love, but only to those who are faithful, bring nothing but misfortune to those who are not loyal. If an opal is given as a sign of love or for luck, then its breaking is regarded as a bad omen.
In Hindu lore, legend tells of a woman desired by three Gods at the same time and whom the Eternal transformed into a magic cloud. In order to recognize her, Brahma endowed her with the color of the azure, Shiva tinted her with fiery red and Vishnu gave her the splendor of the Sun. Then, the Eternal bestowed her consistance again in the shape of an opel. Yet another myth maintains that the opal was born from the sacrifice of a young woman who hurled herself into the funerary pyre of her sweetheart instead of the legitimate wife, whose death was demanded by Hindu rites. The Ancient Arabs believed that opals fell from the heavens in flashes of lightning, acquiring their marvelous fiery colors in the process and the Greek nation thought that an opal bestowed foresight and the gift of prophecy upon the wearer. To the Romans, the opal was a symbol of hope and purtiy. Indeed, Pliny (the ancient Roman scholar) wrote that this stone had "the fire of the ruby, the brilliant purple of the amethyst and the sea green of the emerald, all shining together in incredible union." Considered to possess the ability to prevent disease and strengthen the sight, the opal also provided the spirit of truth and the perfection of beauty. It is reported that the Roman Senator Nonius chose exile rather than surrender a large opal to Marc Anthony and a stunning example known as the orphanus was set in the crown of the Holy Roman Emperor. This stone is also to be found in the crown jewels of France and Napoleon presented Josephine with a magnificent opal that flashed a brilliant red. He called this opal "the burning of Troy," thus making his Empress comparable to the famous Helen. In the Middle Ages, the opal was particularly treasured and was known as the ophthalmios or "eye stone" due to the widespread belief that it was benefical to eyesight. Until approximately four centuries ago, the opal was believed to combine all the virtues of the various colored stones, whose hues it united in a sparkling light. However, during the Black Plague in the Fourteenth Century, this gemstone acquired a more evil connotation...it was thought to lose its luster when the owner died of this deadly disease. Considered to be a good gem for thieves, in that it has the powers of invisibility and astral projection, the opal is also thought to preserve blond hair. Consequently, many blonde women once wore opal necklaces to protect their hair from fading. The Chinese believe that the wearer must be pure of heart in order to receive one as a gift and Asian cultures view this stone as a symbol of hope and loyalty.
Opals are considered to be very powerful in ritual magic. Since a quality opal contains every color of every other birthstone, it can be used or charged with all the energies and powers of the other gems combined, and can be used in place of any birthstone to cast spells, rituals or other mystical needs. It is often used to recall past lives...each color said to represent a previous incarnation. Fire opals (normally worn as a pendant on a gold chain) in particular are frequently utilized in money rituals to draw funds to those who are in need. Black opals are customarily the tools of choice for witches and magicians, who use them primarily to enhance their magical receptive or projection powers. Black opals worn near the heart on necklaces fashioned from gold are said to ward off evil, afford protection from the evil eye and provide safety for travelers who journey to faraway lands. The white opal, when used in rituals on the nights of the Full Moon, is thought to bring the powers of the Moon Goddess to full fruition in the practitioner. In days gone by, opals were ground into powder and used in magic potions to heal the body, eliminate bad dreams and to energize enhancement tools. This gem is also reputed to increase mental capacities, such as creative imagination and other unused powers of the mind. In fact, the aboriginal shaman of Australia often use opals to conjure visions, believing that the birth of opals occured when the Creator came down to Earth on a rainbow and, where his foot touched the ground, the stones became alive and started sparkling in all the colors of the rainbow. Dreaming of opals is said to denote the coming of great possessions. It is the anniversary gemstone for the 14th and 18th years of marriage.
The lucky day for those who fall under the jurisdiction of Libra is Friday. The origin of this day derives from Norse Mythology and Frigg, a kind and beautiful Goddess who was married to Woden or Odin, the most powerful of the Norse Gods. Together, Frigg and Odin watched the happenings all over the world. Frigg was the Goddess of Nature. She controlled everything smallest hamlet to the largest jungle and was also the Goddess of Love and Marriage, as well as being the Goddess of Housewives, the Sky and the Clouds . Those who worshipped Frigg held her in such high esteem that they named a day in her honor, calling it Frigedaeg, which later became known as Friday.
The Saxons originally referred to Friday as Frigga's Tag, which is also where the German nation gets their modern name for the name. Frigga and Woden had seven sons who are reputed to be the founders of the seven Saxon Kingdoms of England...Northumbria, Mercia, Wessex, East Anglia, Essex, Kent and Sussex. Alghough Frigga was permitted to share the throne with Woden, she spent most of her time spinning and looking after the welfare of mortals who lived on Earth. She was also known to smooth the paths of sweethearts and married people. Another of Frigga's duties was to spread knowledge on the administration of justice. Those humans who had to decide legal issues and cases would look to Frigga for guidance. In addition, defendants in legal cases would call upon her to help them prove their innocence. Thus, this Goddess was responsible for teaching and symbolized the fact that wisdom cannot exist without learning.
Friday is viewed as one of the most popular days. The love for this day is undoubtedly engendered by the fact that in the Western World, it is the last workday of the week. In predominantly Moslem cultures, Friday is considered a Holy Day...a day to gather in the mosques at noon for prayers and to spend the day in religious contemplation. Since mankind's early history, a Friday that falls on the 13th day of a month has been thought to be unlucky. Historians theorize that this may be because there were thirteen persons present at the Last Supper of Christ and that this number proved unlucky. It was also on a Friday that Jesus was crucified. The Friday crucifixion spawned an Eastertime holiday known as Good Friday. The appellation "good" was likely a corruption of the word "God." Therefore, Good Friday was originally, God's Friday...the day Christians believe God showed his love for the world by relinquishing his son. According to an ancient rhyme, Friday's child is loving and giving.
FLOWERS/HERBS: Violet, White Rose, Love-In-A-Mist, Broom, Eyebright, Lily-Of-The-Valley, Mint, Geranium,
Kidneywort, Primrose and Strawberry
OILS: Camomile, Eucalyptus, Fennel, Peppermint, Pine, Spearmint, Rose, Birch, Cypress and Cedarwood
GEMSTONES: Lapis Lazuli, Emerald, Beryl, Jade, Turquoise and Sapphire
ANIMALS: Hart and Hare
TREES: Almond, Walnut, Plum, Myrtle, Apple and Cherry
BIRDS: Dove, Swan and Sparrow
METAL: Copper
