August Zodiac Signs

August Birthstones Astrology

The August Birthstones are the Peridot and Sardonyx. The peridot symbolizes strength. It is sometimes called the evening emerald for its light green color. It was once believed that the green peridot crystals found in volcanic ashes were the tears of the volcano goddess Pele. When set in gold, this gem was said to protect the wearer from nightmares. Peridot is called the traditional birthstone of August. Sardonyx is considered the secondary birthstone of August.

Month of August Zodiac Signs are Leo(until August 22) and Virgo(from August 23 onwards).
Leo (July 23 - August 21) Like the ruler of the jungle Leos are natural born leaders. Main qualities that make a great leader are being brave and headstrong. However Leos also can be loving and generous. To combine these qualities and finding balance is of great importance to Leos.
Leos are compatible with: other Leo as well as Libra, Sagittarius, Cancer, and Gemini.
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.

Month of August flower is the Gladiolus or Sword Lily. It blooms in a variety of colours like red, pink, white, yellow and orange. This birth flower stands for sincerity and symbolises strength of character. With Gladiolus, the recipient's heart is being pierced with love. The other August flower is the poppy. A red poppy signifies pleasure, a white poppy is given for consolation, and a yellow poppy wishes wealth and success.
Strength, Moral Integrity, Remembrance and Infatuation. This long lasting August Birth Flower Gladiolus comes in a variety of colours.

9th » Indian Wars: Battle of Big Hole A small band of Nez Perce tribe called Nez Percé Indians clash with the United States Army
12th » Asaph Hall discovers the Mars Natural satellite e.g moon Deimos (moon) or Deimos.
18th » Asaph Hall discovers Mars e.g Martian moon Phobos (moon) known as Phobos.

1st » George Hackenschmidt, Estonian-English wrestler and strongman (d. 1968)
5th » Tom Thomson, Canadian painter (d. 1917)
6th » Wallace H. White, Jr., American politician (d. 1952)
7th » Ulrich Salchow, Swedish figure skater (d. 1949)
10th » Frank Marshall (chess player) known as Frank Marshall, American chess player (d. 1944)
11th » Adolph M. Christianson, American judge (d. 1954)
12th » Albert Bartha, Hungarian general and politician, Minister of Defence of Hungary (d. 1960)
13th » William Brennaugh, Canadian lacrosse player (d. 1934)
15th » Tachiyama Mineemon, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 22nd Makuuchi Yokozuna called Yokozuna (d. 1941)
16th » Roque Ruaño, Spanish priest and engineer (d. 1935)
17th » Ralph McKittrick, American golfer and tennis player (d. 1923)
23rd » István Medgyaszay, Hungarian architect and academic (d. 1959)
27th » Charles Rolls, English engineer and businessman, co-founded Rolls-Royce Limited (d. 1910)
27th » Ernst Wetter, Swiss politician (d. 1963)

3rd » William B. Ogden, American businessman and politician, 1st Mayor of Chicago (b. 1805)
5th » Gustav, Prince of Vasa (b. 1799)
29th » Brigham Young, American religious leader, 2nd President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (b. 1801)