Were you born on 8 February?
COLORSTROLOGY – WHAT YOUR BIRTHDAY COLOR SAYS ABOUT YOU by Michele Bernhardt
People born on this day tend to be charming and good-looking. Although you are warmhearted, your emotions are not easy to handle. You have a tough exterior but a sensitive feeling nature. You may use more energy keeping people away than you do connecting with the on an intimate level. Work and financial success usually come easily to you.
Your color is: Crocus, Pantone 16-3115. Read the rest of this entry »
Life Path Number 1 Career: Leader
Career keywords: Leader, Energetic, Decision Maker
As a born leader and pioneer, you have determination, ambition and leadership skills. You’re active and have an abundance of creativity, although, if not managed, your creativity can make you erratic sometimes. Considered a risk-taker, you are willing to try new approaches or products. You are not afraid of challenges. You know how to make the right decisions on time. Managing is in your blood and you have all the necessary skills to become a leader. Read the rest of this entry »
Were you born on 7 February?
COLORSTROLOGY – WHAT YOUR BIRTHDAY COLOR SAYS ABOUT YOU by Michele Bernhardt
You are spontaneous and energetic and can get a lot done with your exuberant personality. You are quick on your feet but can become frustrated when you have to do things in a slow and tedious way. Although you are mentally active, you also know how important it is to take care of your body. Swimming or being by the water can be very healing for you.
Your color is: Paisley Purple, Pantone 17-3730. Read the rest of this entry »
Were you born on 6 February?
COLORSTROLOGY – WHAT YOUR BIRTHDAY COLOR SAYS ABOUT YOU by Michele Bernhardt
There is something about you that makes others sit up and take notice. People seem to gravitate to you. You have a sensual nature and know how to live life fully. Going all out is one of your gifts and also one of your challenges. It is important that you learn restraint and moderation as early as possible.
Your color is: Violet, Pantone 16-3320. Read the rest of this entry »
Compliments, Broken Bits and Updates
Good morning,
I just want to say thank you for comments from readers that draw my attention to anything broken on my site. I have recently received comments about Google Chrome and the RSS feed. We check what we can during site maintenance and always respond to a particular issue as soon as we are advised of it. Sometimes it is something we can fix and sometimes it’s not on our side. Please keep checking back though, because at some point, something is released or updated and then it all works.
If you experience any problems with the Shop during our update, please let me know, velda@gaeas.co.uk Similarly, we are about to test advertising plugins, so if you notice anything or have an idea or suggestion, please mail me. I have recently received quite a few requests to advertise on my site. Advertising is a natural progression, but we’ll be testing first along with developing an Advertiser profile and pack.
We received a lot of great comments about the updated site structure and navigation and regularly receive comments about the blog content being of a high standard and informative. These sorts of comments are great for mine and my team’s morale as it shows that we are achieving our objectives.
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Have a great weekend and stay in touch.
Velda
Were you born on 5 February?
COLORSTROLOGY – WHAT YOUR BIRTHDAY COLOR SAYS ABOUT YOU by Michele Bernhardt
There is something unusual and provocative about people born on this day. No one really knows what is going on inside you. This type of quiet mystery that is part of your persona can be very compelling. You are smart and insightful and your perceptive skills can be uncanny.
Your color is: Lavender Lustre, Pantone 16-3920. Read the rest of this entry »
Were you born on 4 February?
COLORSTROLOGY – WHAT YOUR BIRTHDAY COLOR SAYS ABOUT YOU by Michele Bernhardt
Although you have a good sense of humor, there can be an unusually serious side to your nature. You tend to carry more than your fair share of responsibility. You are determined and not afraid to work hard. You have an original way of seeing things and are never short on ideas.
Your color is: Celadon Green, Pantone 14-0114. Read the rest of this entry »
Were you born on 3 February?
COLORSTROLOGY – WHAT YOUR BIRTHDAY COLOR SAYS ABOUT YOU by Michele Bernhardt
If you were born on this day, you have myriad talents from which to choose. Artistic and technical, you can succeed in many areas. It is important for you to contribute something to society. It is your effect on the community and the world that will give you the most pleasure.
Your color is: Persian Violet, Pantone 17-3925. Read the rest of this entry »
February 2010
| 31st Jan – 2nd Feb | Imbolc |
| 2nd | World Wetlands Day |
| 2nd | Lammas, otherwise known as Lughnasadh (Southern Hemisphere) happens at the beginning of the harvest season when apples are ready and grain is beginning to ripen. It’s also a day for honouring Lugh, the Celtic craftsman god. |
| 2nd | Groundhog Day |
| 2nd | This day is sacred to the Celtic fire goddess, Brigid |
| 4th | World Cancer Day is marked on February 4 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. |
| 6th | International Day Against Female Genital Mutilation. This day is set aside in an effort to make the world aware of female genital cutting and to promote its eradication |
| 6th | Sacred to Aphrodite, Greek Goddess of love |
| 6th | The board game, Monopoly was first published commercially in 1935 |
| 7th | British novelist, Charles Dickens was born, 1812 |
| 8th | French novelist, Jules Verne was born, 1828 |
| 9th | Sacred to Apollo, Greed God of the sun, music and prophecy |
| 9th | In 1964, 73 million Americans tuned into the Ed Sullivan Show to watch The Beatles for the first time. |
| 10th | Sacred to Anaitis, Persian Goddess of the Moon |
| 12th | World Darwin Day. Darwin Day commemorates the anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin on 12 February 1809. The day is used to highlight Darwin’s contribution to science and to promote science in general. |
| 12th – 28th | The 2010 Winter Olympics will be held in Vancouver and Whistler, Canada |
| 14th | New Moon |
| 14th | The beginning of the Chinese Year of the Tiger |
| 14th | Valentine’s Day. If you’re giving (or getting) Roses for Valentine’s Day, it’s worth knowing what the different colours mean. |
| 15th – 21st | Random Acts of Kindness Week |
| 16th | Tomb of King Tutankhamen unsealed in Egypt, 1923 |
| 16th | Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”) or Shrove Tuesday, is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. |
| 17th | Sacred to Kali, Hindu Goddess of death and life |
| 17th | Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count). |
| 18th | The planet, Pluto, was discovered by Clyde Tombaugh in 1930 |
| 20th | World Day of Social Justice |
| 22nd | World Thinking Day. By definition, a “No brainer” is dong something that is simple, easy, obvious, and/or totally logical. Today is the day for you to do all those “no brainer” tasks and activities. |
| 28th | Purim begins at sundown. Purim is a two day event beginning at sundown on the fourteenth day of Adar, the twelve month of the Jewish calendar. |
| 28th | The Chinese Lantern Festival. The Last Day of the Chinese New Year Season is a Day for Lovers. |
| 28th | Full Moon |
| 28th | Sacred to Demeter, Ceres and Gaea – the Earth Goddesses. This is a great day to do something specifically to honour the Earth. |
| The month of February:
Birthstone: Amethyst Birth flower: Violet Aquarius (21 January – 18 February) Pisces (19 February – 20 March) COLORSTROLGY reference: Sheer Lilac, Pantone 16-3617 February is Black History Month in the United States. It pays tribute to people and events that shaped the history of African Americans. February is Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) History Month. and it is International Friendship Month. |
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| See February’s newsletter under the News tab; there’s also lots more information available on my blog. | |
| This information is correct to the best of my knowledge as I collect the information from many on and offline resources. | |
Aphrodite
Aphrodite is the Cretan and Greek goddess of love and beauty.
Her name means “born from the foam”. Her birth place is thought to be the foam off of the islands of Cyprus or Kythira, Milos where he famed Venus de Milo was found, which is associated with her in modern times. The basic story goes that Aphrodite rises from the foam of the waves of the sea, enchanting anyone who sees her and inciting feelings of love and lust wherever she goes.
A temple to Aphrodite is on Kythira, an island she visited. The island of Cyprus has many places believed to have been enjoyed by Aphrodite when she was on earth. The most famous legend of Aphrodite is the beginning of the Trojan War. Aphrodite can be invoked for love, sexuality and passion (hence the term aphrodisiac). Aphrodite is especially potent in candle and mirror spells, romance and for love rituals involving the sea. Read the rest of this entry »