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.
August Zodiac Signs
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.
August Birth Flowers
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.
Historical Events for August, 1814
9th » Indian Wars: the Muscogee (Creek) or Creek sign the Treaty of Fort Jackson, giving up huge parts of Alabama and Georgia (U.S. state) called Georgia.
13th » The Anglo-Dutch Treaty of 1814 Convention of London, a treaty between the United Kingdom and the Dutch Republic United Provinces, is signed in London London, England.
24th » British troops invade Washington, D.C. and during the Burning of Washington the White House, the United States Capitol or Capitol and many other buildings are set ablaze.
Famous Birthdays on August in 1814
8th » Esther Hobart Morris, American jurist (d. 1902)
10th » Henri Nestlé, German businessman, founded Nestlé (d. 1890)
13th » Anders Jonas Ångström, Swedish physicist and astronomer (d. 1874)
23rd » James Roosevelt Bayley, American archbishop (d. 1877)