This months Birthstone is Opal! It is the national gemstone of Australia and Im sure you are all aware of the myth that Opals are unlucky but the stone was only thought to be unlucky due to a novel by Sir Walter Scott, this has since been dispelled. In fact in history Opals have always been thought of as lucky. Among ancients, Opal was a symbol of fidelity and assurance, in later history it became associated with religious emotional prayer. It was believed to have a strong therapeutic value for disease of the eye and when worn as an amulet it would make the wearer immune from disease as well as increase the power of the eyes and mind. Opal symbolises confidence, clarity and calmness and is said to promote faith in oneself and hope for the future.
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 10:36:58 +0000
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