Oppuntia engelmanni Cactaceae (Cactus Family). Prickly pear is a large, spiny cactus that bears numerous deep red, juicy-sweet fruits. Early historic observations and archeological data clearly indicate Native Americans relied on prickly pear for food, medicine, and as a source of needles, containers, and water.
February's birthstone, Amethyst is a beautiful purple stone associated with sincerity, peace of mind and good health. Amethyst is a symbol of protection and has the power to overcome difficulty. Encourages self control and strengthens the bond in a love relationship. Amethyst is also believed to have great mystical qualities and it can help to steady a restless mind and bring mental and emotional well-being. Amethyst brings intuition, motivation and sincerity.
A symbol most popular to Pythagoreans (they have made use of it to identify each other), the Pentad is a five-pointed star that also means other things. It can represent the number five in a lot of ways but can also be interpreted to mean invulnerability, power and life. Nicomachus, the Greek Philosopher who studied the pentad and its relationship with the Pythagorean says that Justice is five.