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October
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 Birthstone:
Opal or Tourmaline-
Flower Name Hop, Pot Marigold,
Hop: - Injustice Cruelty, Grief, Jealousy, Sacred
Affection
Pot Marigold: Mary's Bud (Pot Marigold - Mentioned
by Shakespeare
In Cymbeline, "And winking Marybuds begin to open thier
Golden eyes." The reference is to the blooms of the
single, daisy-flowered strain of this species, which close
each night and open with the morning sun. Mary's Gold (French
marigold) As symbol of Mary's resplendence in heaven and
in her appearances on earth.
Chinese Flower - Chrysanthemum - Harvest, Rest, Ease
Japanese Flower - Maple - Reserve Retirement
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| November
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 Birthstone:
topaz -
Flower Name: chrysanthemum - A Desolate Heart. Emblem
of Meekness The word "chrysanthemum" comes from
the Greek words meaning "golden flower," but a German
legend refers to another of the many colors of chrysanthemums.
One cold, snowy Christmas Eve in Germany's Black Forest, a
peasant family was sitting down to a meager supper when they
heard a wailing. At first they thought it was the wind. But
upon hearing the sound repeatedly, they opened the door and
found a beggar. They ushered in the poor man who was blue
with cold, wrapped him in blankets, and shared their food.
Instantly, the blankets were shed, revealing a man in shining
white clothing with a halo around his head. Proclaiming himself
the Christ Child he fled. The next morning, outside the door
where he had stood, were two white chrysanthemums.
Chinese Flower - Gardenia - Offers a gateway to expanded
reality, beyond the veil of physical
reality
Japanese Flowers - Willow - The Willow is associated
with the elements of water, the moon, and the gods. Willow
is associated with death, femininity, love, and healing. It
possesses the powers of love, divination, friendship, joy,
love, peace, protection, and healing. Forsaken and Slighted
Love, Grief and Mourning Powers of Resurgent Spring, Patience
and Perseverance.
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December
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 Birthstone:
Turquoise. Zircon
Flower Name: Holly, Narcissus
Holly - Defense; Domestic Happiness; Foresight
Narcissus: Paperwhite, Our Lady's Ruffles rows of
wavy, snow-white blossom petals (Double white daffodil)
Ego & self-conceit. Echo loved him and wasted away that
only her voice remained. He was changed into the flower
so he could stand along waters nodding at his own image.
The fragrance so sweet it can cause madness. Formality,
Stay As Sweet As You Are
Chinese Flower - Poppy, Emblem of evil and Dissipation
Japanese Flower - Paulowina- Strong, Straightforward
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