June Zodiac Signs

June Birthstones Astrology

The June Birthstones are Pearl, Alexandrite and Moonstone. The Pearl has long been a symbol of purity. The ancient Greeks believed that pearls were the hardened tears of joy from Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Pearl is called the traditional birthstone of June. Moonstone is considered the secondary birthstone for June.

Month of June Zodiac Signs are Gemini(until June 20) and Cancer(June 21 onwards).
Gemini (May 20 - June 20) Geminis tend to be very unpredictable. Be always ready for a surprise from them. Being creative and open can result in Geminis changing their behaviour rather frequently. People born under this star sign are very adaptable to new situations or life changes. Add to this the positive nature towards life that Gemini possess.
Gemini are compatible with: other Gemini, Leo, Libra and Aquarius.
Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Tradition tends to be very important int the lives of Cancers. Visit a cancer at home and you will find a fish in the water. Having a caring nature that extends towards other people, coupled with amazing patience usually is related to a Cancers work life choices.
Cancers are compatible with: Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn and Pisces.

Month of June flower is the Rose. Though roses are available in many colors from red to pink to white to yellow, all with their own special meanings, the underlying message the birth flowers convey is that of love and passion.
Love and Appreciation, while other meanings depends on each colour. The June Birth Flower Rose has many meanings which can vary from Love, Passion, Beauty and Perfection. The meaning depends upon the colour. For example, Red says love and romance, White symbolizes innocence, purity, and remembrance.

17th » The Wairau Affray, the first serious clash of arms between Māori people or Māori and British settlers in the New Zealand Wars, takes place.
26th » Treaty of Nanking comes into effect, Hong Kong Island is ceded to the British "in perpetuity".

1st » Henry Faulds, Scottish physician and missionary, developed fingerprinting (d. 1930)
3rd » Frederick VIII of Denmark (d. 1912)
9th » Bertha von Suttner, Austrian author, Nobel Peace Prize known as Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1914)
10th » Heinrich von Herzogenberg, Austrian composer and conductor (d. 1900)
15th » Edvard Grieg, Norwegian pianist and composer (d. 1907)
30th » Ernest Mason Satow, English orientalist and diplomat (d. 1929)