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, 1864
1st » American Civil War: the Confederate Army General John Bell Hood orders the evacuation of Atlanta, ending a four-month siege by General William Tecumseh Sherman.
2nd » American Civil War: Union forces enter Atlanta called Atlanta, Georgia, a day after the Confederate States of America e.g Confederate defenders flee the city, ending the Atlanta Campaign.
5th » François Achille Bazaine becomes Marshal of France.
7th » American Civil War: Atlanta, is evacuated on orders of Union (American Civil War) e.g Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1864
11th » Draga Mašin, Serbian wife of Alexander I of Serbia (d. 1903)
14th » Robert Cecil, 1st Viscount Cecil of Chelwood, English lawyer and politician, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Nobel Peace Prize e.g Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1958)
15th » Prince Sigismund of Prussia (1864–1866) known as Prince Sigismund of Prussia (d. 1866)