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.
It was the symbol of the Greek goddess of health, Hygeia. The pentagram represented higher knowledge. They would also use it as a secret sign to recognize each other. The Five points symbolize spirit, air, fire, water and earth.hey use the inverted pentagram with two circles around it and the head of a goat inside it. It symbolizes, for Christians, the five wounds of Christ. Many Christians also see the pentagram as a symbol of Christ, as âAlpha and Omegaâ. It symbolizes the star of Bethlehem.