February Zodiac Signs

February Birthstones Astrology

The February Birthstone is the Amethyst. It symbolizes piety, humility, spiritual wisdom, and sincerity. At one point in time, only royalty could wear the gem. Amethyst is said to be associated with good luck, humor, and health. Amethyst is called the traditional birthstone of February. Onyx is considered the secondary birthstone of February.

Month of February Zodiac Signs are Aquarius(until February 18) and Pisces(February 19 onwards).
Aquarius (January 21 - February 19) People born under this sign can sometimes leave an impression of being simple minded. However this is actually one of their positive qualities. This quality can result in being honest, loyal and dependable. Some other great attributes of the Aquarius are smarts and a drive towards independence.
Aquarius are compatible with: Aries, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius and other Aquarius.
Pisces (February 20 - March 20) Pisces and Aquarius have some common qualities. Both tend to be honest and like to be low key in social situations. Neither likes to draw attention to themselves. People who are born under the sign of Pisces tend to be generous and passionate towards other people and their own goals.
Pisces are compatible with: Aries, Aquarius, Taurus, Cancer, Scorpio and Capricorn.

Month of February is associated with St. Valentine's Day and red roses. However, the flower for the month is Violet. The flower symbolises faithfulness, humility and chastity. Gifting violets in the Victorian era conveyed the message: I'll always be true. The birth flower is found in shades of blue, mauve as well as yellow and cream.
Faithfulness, Wisdom and Hope. Violets convey the meaning that you will always be true. February Birth Flower Violet comes in shades not only of Purple, which is what people commonly think of, but also of White.

2nd » In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.
8th » The Dawes Act authorizes the President of the United States to survey Native Americans in the United States named Native American tribal land and divide it into individual allotments.
23rd » The French Riviera is hit by a large earthquake, killing around 2,000.

1st » Charles Nordhoff, English-American author (d. 1947)
2nd » Ernst Hanfstaengl, German businessman (d. 1975)
2nd » Pat Sullivan (film producer) known as Pat Sullivan, Australian-American animator and producer (d. 1933)
3rd » Georg Trakl, Austrian poet (d. 1914)
4th » Anna Hedvig Büll, Estonian-German missionary (d. 1981)
6th » Josef Frings, German cardinal (d. 1978)
7th » Eubie Blake, American pianist and composer (d. 1983)
9th » Toivo Aro, Finnish diver (d. 1962)
11th » John van Melle, Dutch-South African author (d. 1953)
13th » Géza Csáth, Hungarian playwright and critic (d. 1919)
16th » Kathleen Clifford, American actress (d. 1962)
17th » Leevi Madetoja, Finnish composer (d. 1947)
17th » Joseph Bech, Luxembourgish politician, 15th Prime Minister of Luxembourg (d. 1975)
20th » Vincent Massey, Canadian politician, 18th Governor General of Canada (d. 1967)
21st » Korechika Anami, Japanese general (d. 1945)
22nd » Savielly Tartakower, Polish chess player (d. 1956)
26th » Grover Cleveland Alexander, American baseball player (d. 1950)
26th » William Frawley, American actor (d. 1966)
26th » Stefan Grabiński, Polish author (d. 1936)
27th » Pyotr Nesterov, Russian captain, pilot, and engineer (d. 1914)