| ARIES: Dates: March 21 through April 20 Name: The Ram Element: Fire Color: Red: Red stones, red gems, red clothes. That's what you like best, and that's what makes you look and feel your best. It also provides the energy you need when you're out there doing battle, which is what your warrior personality loves best. Remember, however, that colors affect our personalities and the type of magic we project in subtle, yet powerful, ways. Whether you're choosing it for a candle-burning or deciding what to wear, use red wisely. Red belongs to Mars, your ruling planet, the ancient god of war, and his is not an energy to be taken lightly. Metal: Iron Planet: Mars Gem: Diamond and Amethyst Compatible Signs: Sagittarius and Leo General Traits: Energetic, impulsive, positive, enthusiastic, courageous, decisiveness and enterprising Incense for Sign: Dragons Blood, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Rose Petals, Galangal, Juniper TAURUS: Dates: April 21 through May 21 Name: The Bull Element: Earth Color: Green, Blue and Pink. The earthy colors suit your sensual disposition best. Green, of course, is quite empowering for you, it's the color of spring, your season. You're ruled by the lovely planet Venus, so you'll also be quite comfortable in pastels, but no matter what color you wear, your beauty and grace are the stuff legends are made of. Burn green candles to bring your natural gift for prosperity to life, and pastels to stimulate your artistic, musical side. Metal: Copper Planet: Venus Gem: Moss agate, malachite, pyrite and Emerald. Carry malachite and pyrite in your left pocket to attract the riches you were born to own. Compatible Signs: Virgo, Cancer and Capricorn General Traits: Stubborn, steadfast, musical, systematic, kind-hearted, patience, stability and persevering Incense for Sign: Apple, Pepper, Storax, Ambergris, Patchouli, Musk, Vetiver, Jasmine, Civet, Sage. GEMINI: Dates: May 22 through June 21 Name: The Twins Element: Air Color: Yellow and Silver: Since you so love having choices, it's no wonder you love each and every shade of the rainbow equally. Gemini is the sign of duality and diversity, born to wear coats of many colors, so your taste in clothing will show your love of variety. For candle-burning, look to yellow or silver, colors as light as Mercury is on his feet. After all, he's the only god with wings. Metal: Quicksilver Planet: Mercury Gem: Beryl, Agates and Aquamarine. Agates are a good stone for you, since they're associated with Mercury, your ruling planet, and there are so many types to choose from. Compatible Signs: Aquarius, Libra and Sagittarius General Traits: Restless, versatile, clever, exuberant, artist, inventor, curious, dexterity and expressive Incense for Sign: Wormwood (can be toxic), Mastic, Violet, Lavender, Heliotrope, Thyme, Myrtle. CANCER: Dates: June 22 through July 22 Name: The Crab Element: Water Color: Violet Metal: Silver and white are the ones that naturally correspond with your sign. Blues and sea-greens will also go well with your water sign disposition, and are excellent colors for candles on your altar. Stay away from heavy, drastic colors that will overwhelm you. Remember, water signs absorb from the environment, and yours is an especially sensitive sign. Planet: The Moon Gem: Moss-agate, chalcedony and Emerald. To protect yourself, choose moonstones or sapphires, and use chalcedony (a translucent, milky quartz) to ease depression, smooth out your emotions, and ensure sweet dreams. Compatible Signs: Pisces, Scorpio and Taurus General Traits: Patient, sensitive, sympathetic, motherly, changeable, intuitive, perceptive, domestic and tenacious Incense for Sign: Onycha, Camphor, Cucumber, Lilly, Musk, Clove LEO: Dates: July 23 through August 23 Name: The Lion Element: Fire Color: Orange, Yellow, Gold and Red. Red appeals to you most, Leo, and suits your temperament, too. Remember that red is a power color, though, and you're already quite a powerful sign, so go easy. You'll probably also have a special fondness for yellow and gold, the colors of your planet, the Sun. These are ideal choices for candle-burning, as they'll conjure the warmth and light your sign is famous for. Metal: Gold Planet: The Sun Gem: Ruby and Diamond. When it comes to gems and stones, the royal ruby springs to mind immediately, but have it set in that most royal of all metals -- gold. Nothing suits a legend better Compatible Signs: Sagittarius and Aries General Traits: Proud, leadership, generous, trusting, energetic, domineering, loyal, romantic, creative and authoritative Incense for Sign: Bay, Frankincense, Orange, Lady's Mantle, Musk, Rose Petals, Lemon, Patchouli, Balm of Gilead VIRGO: Dates: August 24 through September 23 Name: The Virgin Element: Earth Color: Gray or Navy Blue. In general, Virgo, since you're an earth sign, the earth tones suit you best -- green, tan, and amber in particular -- lovely colors to wear while tending your herb garden or sipping a cup of steaming chamomile tea. For candle-burning, choose a deep green or pink to promote good health Metal: Quicksilver Planet: Mercury Gem: The agate and aventurine are your birthstones, both of which are associated with Mercury, the planet you share with Gemini. Agates come in all colors, but the type that seems to correspond best with your sign is the moss agate, a lovely clear stone with feathery green fern-like threads running through it. This stone is also well suited to gardening. Compatible Signs: Capricorn and Taurus General Traits: Exact, methodical, industrious, intelligent, chaste, unselfish, sensible and discriminating Incense for Sign: Narcissus, Sandalwood, Lavender, Wintergreen Oil, Rose Petals, Orris Root LIBRA: Dates: September 24 through October 23 Name: The Balance Element: Air Color: Pinks, lavenders, and baby blues are best, and match well with your accommodating disposition. When you're looking for a color to bring your natural vibrancy out, however, wear royal blue. Burn pink candles to enhance your natural talents for balancing and attracting others to you. Metal: Copper Planet: Venus Gem: Diamond and Opal. If you're looking for a new lover, carry lapis lazuli, the stone known for its ability to bring together opposites.Compatible Signs: Aquarius and Gemini General Traits: Alert, just, artistic, painstaking, well balanced, sympathetic, sociable, composed and honorable Incense for Sign: Apple, Cherry, Galbanum, Lavender, Chamomile, Acacia, Lilly of the Valley (toxic) SCORPIO: Dates: October 24 through November 22 Name: The Scorpion Element: water Color: Deep Red or Black. You look best, and really feel best, too, in the two power colors black, the color of night, and red, the color of passion. Black is also associated with your ruling planet, Pluto, and red with Mars, who took care of Scorpio before Pluto arrived. When candle-burning, be careful with those colors, however -- they truly are powerful colors. To purify or bring peace to an over-focused mind, burn white candles. Metal: Steel Planet: Mars Gem: Topaz and Malachite. To ground yourself, use rutilated quartz, a stone perfectly suited to Scorpio since it's a stone within a stone and, like you, is full of buried treasure. Compatible Signs: Cancer and Pisces General Traits: Strong likes and dislikes, independent, determined, sexual, will power, energetic and obsessive Incense for Sign: Banana, Mastic, Opoponax, Siamese Benzoin, Myrrh, Cinnamon, Civet, Vetivert, Lemon Verbena SAGITTARIUS: Dates: November 23 through December 21 Name: The Archer Element: Fire Color: Light Blue and purple, and that's the best color for you to use when working with candles to increase your prophetic talents and insight. Deep, royal purple is the color of wisdom, and Sagittarius wants to learn everything. When you're choosing anything other then clothing, you're more likely to choose a variety of colors than a single one. This makes sense -- variety, after all, is the spice of life, and no sign quite loves life the way that you do. Metal: Tin Planet: Jupiter Gem: Carbuncle and Turquoise. Choose sodalite, sugilite, and amethyst to quicken your wit and calm your restless mind. Compatible Signs: Gemini, Aries, Leo and Sagittarius General Traits: Impulsive, optimistic, philosophical, jovial, candid, restless, freedom lovers, impatient, generous, curious, loves to travel and gets bored easily Incense for Sign: Beech, Elm, Oak, Lignum Aloes, Pine, Musk, Myrrh, Juniper CAPRICORN: Dates: December 22 through January 20 Name: The Goat Element: Earth Color: Green, browns, deep greens, and russets. Although your planet, Saturn, is often associated with the color gray, and although you certainly can wear that color well, keep in mind that color affects mood. If you don't want to be toned down, wear something a little more lively. Burn dark brown candles to ground yourself, and green to promote prosperity. Metal: Lead Planet: Saturn Gem: White Onyx and Moonstone. Stones that can be helpful to you in business include the bloodstone, the green tourmaline, and the yellow zircon. Malachite draws financial success. Compatible Signs: Taurus, Virgo and Libra General Traits: Ambitious, persevering, diplomatic, industrious, methodical, responsible, aspiring and reserved Incense for Sign: Benzoin, Civet, Cypress, Holly, Musk, Yew, Valerian, Pine, Galangal, Wisteria Aquarius: Dates: January 21 through February 19 Name: The Water Bearer Element: Air Color: Electric Blue. It's noticeable even in the darkest places, you see, and you certainly do love to stand out in a crowd. You're probably fond of other shades of blue, also (and they're all wonderful colors for use in candle rituals). Try sky blue to help with communication, since your ruling planet, Uranus, holds jurisdiction over the skies. Metal: Uranium Planet: Uranus Gem: Sapphire and Opal. Although your birthstone is the amethyst, your energies seem to blend well with stones that conduct ideas. Try aventurine to enhance mental clarity and sphere, a greenish stone that's also reputed to help in processing information. Compatible Signs: Libra, Gemini and Aries General Traits: Truth seeker, honest, probing, broad minded, popular, gregarious, inventive, devoted and humane Incense for Sign: Euphorbium, Galbanum, Myrrh, Jasmine, lavender, patchouli, Vetivert, Vervain PISCES: Dates: February 20 through March 20 Name: The Fish Element: Water Color: Sea green and pastels. Use spring colors when you're burning candles -- yellows, pale blues, and greens Metal: Tin Planet: Neptune Gem: Moonstone and Chrysolite. If you feel you need a little more energy, toss a couple of red stones in your right pocket. This is the projective side, and red carried there will give your personal presentation a fire "lift." Amethyst has always been your stone of choice -- it's the stone of peace, and that's right up your alley. Compatible Signs: Cancer, Scorpio and Virgo General Traits: Gentle, kind, retiring, unlucky, sensitive, giving, spiritual, intuitive and often melancholy Incense for Sign: Ambergris, Wood Aloes, Red Storax, Orris root, Vanilla, Lilac, Patchouli, Hyssop, Vervain, Heliotrope |
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