The September Birthstone is the Sapphire. The Sapphire was once thought to guard against evil and poisoning. It was believed that a venomous snake would die if placed in a vessel made of sapphire. Traditionally a favorite stone of priests and kings, the sapphire symbolizes purity and wisdom. Sapphire is called the traditional birthstone of September. Lapis Lazuli is considered the secondary birthstone for September.
September Zodiac Signs
Month of September Zodiac Signs are Virgo(until September 21) and Libra(from September 22 onwards).
Virgo (August 22 - September 22) People born into the star sign Virgo are perfectionists. Having a goog memorie and great social instincts are big qualities of Virgo. Organization and planning comes very easy to Virgos. This is also the reason why working in teams as a project manager or even a normal team member feels like a great time to them. Virgo are compatible with: other Virgos as well as Scorpio, Capricorn, Taurus and Cancer.
Libra (September 23 - October 22) Libra tend to dislice big social gatherings and too much attention. Most of them tend to be introverts. Having a shy nature being too shy or quiet can sometimes work against their benefit. People born under this star sign tend to have great belief in justice. THis might also be why they are very trustworthy individuals. Libra are compatible with: another Libra as well as Sagittarius, Leo, Taurus, Aquarius and Gemini.
September Birth Flowers
Aster or September flower is the flower for this month. It is found in a number of colours: pink, red, white, lilac and mauve. The name of the birth flower which looks like a star is derived from the Greek word for star. The flower symbolises love, faith, wisdom and colour. The other September flower is the morning glory. Morning glories are simple symbols of affection.
Patience, Daintiness and Remembrance. This September Birth Flower Aster conveys deep emotional love and affection.
Historical Events for September, 1846
10th » Elias Howe is granted a patent for the sewing machine.
12th » Elizabeth Barrett Browning called Elizabeth Barrett elopes with Robert Browning.
14th » Jang Bahadur and his brothers Kot massacre or massacre about 40 members of the Nepalese palace court.
19th » Two French shepherd children, Mélanie Calvat and Maximin Giraud, experience a Marian apparition on a mountaintop near La Salette, Isère named La Salette, France, now known as Our Lady of La Salette.
23rd » Astronomers Urbain Le Verrier known as Urbain Jean Joseph Le Verrier, John Couch Adams and Johann Gottfried Galle collaborate on the discovery of Neptune.
24th » Mexican–American War: General Zachary Taylor captures Monterrey.
25th » U.S. forces led by Zachary Taylor capture the Mexican city of Monterrey.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1846
8th » Paul Chater, Indian-Hong Kong businessman (d. 1926)
16th » Anna Kingsford, English author, poet, and activist (d. 1888)
18th » Richard With, Norwegian captain, businessman, and politician, founded Vesteraalens Dampskibsselskab (d. 1930)
21st » Mihály Kolossa, Hungarian-Slovene author and poet (d. 1906)
Famous Deaths for September 1846
23rd » John Ainsworth Horrocks, English-Australian explorer (b. 1818)