Each birthstone is often associated with certain qualities or meanings. For example, January’s garnet symbolises passion and loyalty, while April’s diamond represents strength and purity.
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Crystal magic: Healing mugs
Donna Rollins is an artisan potter and she’s hand-thrown a small collection of “Healing stone mugs”. Firstly, these mugs infuse clay with a number of minerals during the firing process. The next step is to crown each mug with a healing stone to help channel your energy. The blue mug uses clear quartz which is […]
The diamond planet
Australian scientists have discovered a diamond the size of a planet. They found the crystalised carbon with the aid of the Parks Radio Telescope in New South Wales. This video explains how the astrophysicists were able to find the planet and how they could work out that it is composed from the same elements as […]
The meaning of September
September means the seventh month. September is the month where many Christian denominations celebrate the Feasts of the Cross. The feast commemorates the cross used in the crucifixion of Jesus. The Anglo-Saxons called the month Haligmonað (holy month). Events in September Zhongqiu Jie (Moon Festival) Born in September? Birthstone: Sapphire Flower: Morning Glory (or Aster) […]
The meaning of August
August means Augustus Caesar’s month. Augustus Caesar completed the calendar reform started by Julius Caesar and also named a month after himself. Augustus became the first emperor of Rome after Julius was assassinated in 44 BC. Events in August The Feast of the Assumption Born in August? Birthstone: Peridot Flower: Gladiolus Tropical Zodiac: Leo (July […]
The meaning of July
July means Julius Caesar’s month. July was added to the year in 46 BC when he altered the Roman calendar and named a month after himself. Gaius Julius Caesar was the Roman emperor who invaded Britain in 55BC. He was instrumental in changing Rome from a Republic to the militaristic Empire. It was Julius who […]
The meaning of June
June means Juno’s month. Juno’s equivalent in Greek mythology is Hera. She was Jupiter’s wife and the mother to Mars, the God who gives his name to the month of March. Juno is the goddess of marriage and it is therefore considered good luck to be married in June. Events in June Litha Meitheamh Born […]
The meaning of May
May means Maia’s month. Maia was an Italic goddess of spring and known as Maia Maiestas or Fauna by the Romans. She was seen as a good goddess and the 15th of May was dedicated to her. Events in May Beltane May Day Born in May? Birthstone: Emerald Flower: Lily of the Valley Tropical Zodiac: […]
The meaning of April
April means Aphrodite’s month. Aphrodite is the Greek goddess of love and beauty. Her Roman equivalent is Venus.
The meaning of March
March means Mars’ month. Mars is the Roman god of War and is identified with the Greek god Ares. Mars was the son of Juno and Jupiter and second only to his father in importance for Roman soldiers. Until ~700BC March was the start of the year and the beginning of the war season. The […]
