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, 2003
10th » Anna Lindh, the foreign minister of Sweden, is fatally stabbed while shopping, and dies the following day.
12th » The United Nations lifts International sanctions known as sanctions against Libya after that country agreed to accept responsibility and recompense the families of victims in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103.
12th » Iraq War: In Fallujah, U.S. forces mistakenly shoot and kill eight Iraqi police officers.
14th » In a referendum, Estonia approves joining the European Union.
20th » 2003 Maldives civil unrest known as Maldives civil unrest: the death of prisoner Hassan Evan Naseem sparks a day of rioting in Malé.
25th » A Richter magnitude scale or magnitude-8.0 earthquake strikes just offshore Hokkaidō, Japan.
25th » Herb Gardner, American director, producer, and screenwriter (b. 1934)
25th » Franco Modigliani, Italian-American economist and academic, Nobel Prize in Economics named Nobel Prize laureate (b. 1918)
25th » George Plimpton, American journalist, author, and actor (b. 1927)
25th » Edward Said, Palestinian-American philosopher and critic (b. 1935)
26th » Shawn Lane, American guitarist, songwriter, and producer (Black Oak Arkansas) (b. 1963)
26th » Robert Palmer (singer) Robert Palmer, English singer-songwriter (The Power Station (band) The Power Station and Vinegar Joe (band) Vinegar Joe) (b. 1949)
28th » Althea Gibson, American tennis player and golfer (b. 1927)