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

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

The First House The astrological sign that is on the cusp of the first house is referred to as our Ascendant or rising sign. This is the sign that is coming up over the eastern horizon at your time of birth. The first house is the house of your personality as perceived by others and how you look