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.

6th » At Auburn Correctional Facility called Auburn Prison in New York, murderer William Kemmler becomes the first person to be Capital punishment or executed by electric chair.
7th » Anna Månsdotter becomes the last woman in Sweden to be executed, for the 1889 Yngsjö murder.

2nd » Marin Sais, American actress (d. 1971)
4th » Dolf Luque, Cuban baseball player and manager (d. 1957)
5th » Naum Gabo, Russian-American sculptor (d. 1977)
5th » Erich Kleiber, Austrian conductor and director (d. 1956)
7th » Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, American activist (d. 1964)
10th » Angus Lewis Macdonald, Canadian politician, 12th Premier of Nova Scotia (d. 1954)
13th » Ellen Osiier, Danish fencer (d. 1962)
15th » Elizabeth Bolden, American super-centenarian (d. 2006)
15th » Jacques Ibert, French composer (d. 1962)
17th » Stefan Bastyr, Polish soldier and pilot (d. 1920)
17th » Harry Hopkins, American politician and diplomat, 8th United States Secretary of Commerce (d. 1946)
18th » Walther Funk, German economist and politician (d. 1960)
20th » H. P. Lovecraft, American author and poet (d. 1937)
22nd » Cecil Kellaway, South African-American actor and singer (d. 1973)
23rd » Harry Frank Guggenheim, American businessman and publisher, co-founded 'Newsday' (d. 1971)
24th » Duke Kahanamoku, American swimmer, actor, and surfer (d. 1968)
24th » Jean Rhys, Dominican-English author (d. 1979)
26th » Tommy Andrews (cricketer) called Tommy Andrews, Australian cricketer (d. 1970)
27th » Man Ray, American-French photographer and painter (d. 1976)

2nd » Louise-Victorine Ackermann, French poet (b. 1813)
6th » William Kemmler, American murderer (b. 1860)
11th » John Henry Newman, English cardinal (b. 1801)
14th » Michael J. McGivney, American priest, founded the Knights of Columbus (b. 1852)