When the Greek scholar Pliny wrote that Topaz gave man strength and protected him from poison, he might have actually been writing about Citrine. The huge (weighs 1,680 carats) Portuguese crown jewel, the Braganza, is a beautiful clear Topaz was thought for a few centuries, to be a diamond. Even the origins

Mars named for the Roman God of war shows how we express our energy, our ambition, assertiveness and sex drive. As Mars is so indicative of our ambition and our drive to succeed it is often a useful indicator of how someone will react in a working environment. It is said that woman are strongly attracted

In Astrology, the planet Venus stands for our sense of aesthetics, the arts (especially music) and how we interact in our intimate relationships. Venus is often in the same sign as the Sun since it can never be more than 45 degrees from our natal sun sign. When your Venus is in the same sign as your

Aires March 21 - April 19 Ruled by Mars Element: Fire Motto: I am Color: Red Gem: Ruby, Garnet, Bloodstone, and Diamond Aires loves being first, anything unusual and likely to make them stand out from the pack is going to be appreciated. This is the sign of the daredevil, they are in a hurry to

In Mythology, Mercury or Hermes served as a messenger to the gods. He was responsible for the spreading of news and was known for his intelligence, wit and charm. As such Mercury in our natal chart shows us how we communicate with others, and how we think and rationalize. Mercury is associated with the