What's In A Name?

Probably because I am intrigued by astrology, I also am fascinated with "The Name Book," by Pierre Le Rouzie. This isn't a typical namebook with baby name suggestions...This book has an index of names, and groups of names with attached personalities.

I'm sure many people will roll their eyes and think "it's just a name..." but YOUR NAME IS HUGE! It's what you're called your entire life! There is a vibrational frequency associated with your name. There is an element, mineral, plant, sign, and color associated with your name. I am so interested in the PERSONALITY TYPES that go with certain names.

This book was loaned to me by my mother-in-law, and I remember looking through it ad-nauseum during the pregnancy, wondering if our daughter would be "Ardyn,"(Tranquil Prophet) "Everleigh," (Radiant Lily) or "Lilah" (Intriguing Empress).

Lilah Grace helped choose her name. We waited until she was born, and called her each name. When she stopped crying after "Lilah Grace," we believed she recognized her name, and that was what she wanted to be called.

I thought I'd share certain projected personality types that this book says she will have...and for validation, include the personality types for "Lindsay" and "George". I'd be happy to share with any of you, as well...just comment/message me on Facebook/call me, if you're curious. I have looked up my family members and best friends, and think it is uncanny how accurate this theory is!

LILAH. 

INTRIGUING EMPRESS. 

element//air

mineral//copper

plant//laurel rose

sign//aquarius

color//orange

You have a fine sensitivity, combined with a reassuring calmness....Essentially, you are an introvert...though it is important to you that others understand you....In any sort of power struggle, you retain your confidence and, once you have moved upward or been victorious, you will not abandon your triumph but make use of it for the next step in life....Your intuition is of the highest order, well-organized and reliable...and from this side of your nature springs your irresistible beauty and charm. When it comes to your deep, intuitive side, there is something of the enchantress about you. You have an analytic mind and are an excellent observer. Your observations and your analyses run deep, calling your intuitive powers into play when need be. 

LINDSAY.

THE THINKER.

element//earth

mineral//hematite

plant//garlic

sign//capricorn

color//yellow

(my husband is a capricorn, and my aura is yellow. i'm also italian, and LOVE garlic. hehehe.)

You are reflective and sensitive....Your mind is ruminative and your personality dreamy...Although your emotions are strong, you efface them with your mental thought processes....your self confidence suffers from your excessive self-examination...When you do make a decision, you become dedicated to its execution with a great deal of tenacity....You tend to be highly intuitive, imaginative, and creative....Your mind is much more concerned with meaning and depth than details. For that reason, the study of philosophy, psychology, or medicine, suits you. Finally, as a writer/artist/musician...you could find fame due to your original in-depth way of looking at the world...You tend to hold things inside and hang onto disappointments long after they're over...You prefer small gatherings to large groups of people, and serious conversation is particularly to your liking.

GEORGE.

SENTIMENTAL SERMONIZER.

element//fire

mineral//uranium

plant//olive tree

sign//aries

color//yellow

Above all, you are a man of profound sentiments. There is the great romantic in you, and you are keenly attuned to human suffering.... Always quick to deliver your opinions and convictions verbally...your profession must call upon your verbal abilities. A career in journalism/education/sales/politics is a possibility for you. Whatever your vocation, however, you will probably choose it not so much out of a direct decision, but as events in your life dictate. Once you are in a profession, your work will go smoothly and you will not in reality want very seriously to leave it. You possess an astonishing intuition, with a direct, seemingly magical vision of the world. Your attractiveness is found in your deeper self-in your sensitive and romantic soul....your inner awareness can be a very dynamic source of inspiration for you in the world....Your feelings are powerful and passionate at one moment, and soothing and calm the next. With the right person, you can open and blossom and return her affections....It is extremely important that you establish a nutritious diet and get enough sleep and fresh air....Though you may have a lot of friends and acquaintances, most likely there is only a small and devoted circle with whom you are at your relaxed best.

Apparently, the common denominator in my little family is our intuition. I think that's really important. I'm so grateful for my precious family, and for the affirmations this book has provided regarding personality types with names! Again, let me know if you want to know yours, and I will share!!!

xoxo,

L

Gemini and Capricorn

A while back, I found some vintage birthday cards with zodiac signs on them. Coincidentally, I only saw a Gemini and Capricorn card. I thought I'd share some photos and information from the 1960's era in regard to astrology and personality...

GEMINI

"Two souls in one breast, you find it difficult to make decisions..." 

• "Even as a child you were not easily subdued; your thirst for knowledge...knew no bounds and your parents fell exhausted into bed."
• "A distinct characteristic of the Gemini-born is their language ability, the ease with which they speak and write...they are able to see both sides of every matter. Fanaticism and intolerance are not part of them."
• "They suffer greatly as their mood fluctuates..."
• "Proverbial desire to travel..."
• "The most outstanding talents of the Gemini spring from their intellect..."
• "Once you have found the right partner, your relationship becomes a show-place where a never-ending series of brilliant ideas, brain-waves, and plans are launched. This keeps you and those near you young, spiritually and physically." (See: my post on 'young at heart')
• "Cheerful and high spirited...even at a ripe age she remains attractive and has a spiritually refreshing effect on her partner."
• "Humour is frequently spiced with irony and satire."
• Gemini-born: Judy Garland, Prince Philip, JFK, John Wayne, Walt Whitman, Leslie Uggams, Bob Hope, Dean Martin

CAPRICORN

"...a good partner, faithful and has a strong attachment to his family..."

• "Your strength seems to increase in relation the resistance you meet."
• "You pursue your aims unerringly. Not even failure will make you abandon your plans once you have made up your mind."
• "For the good reason that you seldom come easily by the worldly riches which you so fervently desire, retaining and increasing them is more important to you than to anybody else born under the stars."
• "Above all: your professional success is never in doubt. But it is a long road with many setbacks and often also periods of blind groping. Thus you will mostly achieve those things which mean so much to you during the second half of your life: security, possessions, prestige, and independence."
• "Although you do not in your youth see clearly which profession would suit you best, your steadfastness...guarantee that you will obtain a position well above the average."
• "The male Capricorn-born is the best hobbyist and amateur home constructor..."
• "Once the time is right for marriage, he sets about it with the consistency typical of him.  A divorce is practically out of the question, he will not part with his family under any circumstances."
• "He tries to shape the community..."
• Capricorn-born: Lady Bird Johnson, Louis Pasteur, Benjamin Franklin, Henri Matisse, Richard Nixon, Joan of Arc, Barry Goldwater, Danny Kaye