My Birthday Symbols For Friday, July 16, 1976: birthstone, birth flower, zodiac and more.

Your birthstone is:

Ruby - The gem of Passion and Desire

Rubies throughout time have been said to have many positive effects and mystical properties. The ruby is associated with the sun, and was thought to preserve mental and physical health. In the middle ages, rubies were viewed as a stone of prophecy. It was thought the stone darkened when danger was near. For thousands of years, Ruby was considered the stone of love, energy, passion, power, and a zest for life. Like no other gemstone in the world, Ruby is the perfect symbol for powerful feelings. Emotionally, it is believed that rubies improve motivation and the setting of goals. They promote positive dreams and clear visualization and aid in retaining wealth and passion. Any jewelry that carries a Ruby signifies so much passion and love between two people, that it makes Ruby an ideal choice for engagement or Valentine's Day jewelry.

Ruby earrings

Ruby Rings

Ruby Necklaces

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

Your birthflower is:

Larkspur

Larkspur, a fast-growing garden favorite, conveys an open heart and strong bonds of love. The shape of its buds are dolphin-like, hence its scientific name is Delphinium. Although its most common color is blue, other varieties such as pink, purple, red, white and yellow also occur. The Larkspur starts to bloom in late spring, making it an appropriate birth flower for July. The secret message conveyed by the Larkspur in the Victorian era depended on its color. Pink meant indecisiveness, white meant blissful and carefree, and mauve meant "your character is charming", or it may have represented a first love.

Your astrological sign:

Cancer

Cancer people are known to be responsive, loyal, caring, dependable and adaptable. If you befriend a Cancer, you will likely stay friends for a long time. You are very intuitive and have an excellent memory. You exhibit unconditional love and caring, more so then any other astrology sign. You are also a traditionalist- you want security, however you also seek adventure. You have a driving, forceful personality that tends to be hidden behind a calm, cool exterior.

Your were born in the Chinese year of:

The Dragon - a symbol of Strength

You are lucky, passionate, flexible, eccentric, original, confident, imaginative, artistic, spiritual, and charismatic. You have a strong personality and will. You follow your own unique path in life and always speak your mind. You are honest and direct with everyone, romantic with your lovers, and confident in your abilities. You put all of your effort into anything you put your mind to, and you are a powerful force- never giving up on anything as you know there is always a solution to every problem. You are happiest when you have a good cause to focus on. You are full of energy and your charisma is inspiring. Famous Dragons: Nicolas Cage, Colin Farrell, Vanessa Hudgens, Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock.

Your Native American astrological sign:

Woodpecker

You are emotional, sensitive, nurturing, protective, tender, compassionate, sympathetic, resourceful, organized, forgiving, and intuitive. In a relationship, you are extremely loyal, romantic, caring and devoted. You are known to your friends, family members and loved ones as a great listener and supporter, as you are highly understanding and empathetic- people trust you. You are aware of the fact that happiness can only come from within. You are on a constant path to learn how to use your head, rather than your heart.

Your birth tree Is:

Elm Tree - the tree of noble-mindedness

You are organized, tasteful, cheerful, open, direct, noble-minded, generous, honest, faithful, funny, and practical. You are passionate about life, You appreciate and love everything in life that is harmonious and beautiful. You are quite outspoken about your opinions and emotions and because of this, you make a great friend, partner, and family member. You love to be a leader, not a follower.