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, 1831
1st » The high honor of 'Order of St. Gregory the Great' is established by Pope Gregory XVI of the Vatican State to recognize high support for the Vatican or for the Pope, by a man or a woman, and not necessarily a Roman Catholic.
8th » William IV of the United Kingdom William IV and Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen are crowned List of British monarchs King and List of British consorts Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
8th » November Uprising: Battle of Warsaw (1831) called Battle of Warsaw ends, effectively ending the Insurrection.
15th » The locomotive 'John Bull (locomotive) e.g John Bull' operates for the first time in New Jersey on the Camden and Amboy Railroad.
Famous Birthdays on September in 1831
5th » Victorien Sardou, French author and playwright (d. 1908)
7th » Alexandre Falguière, French sculptor and painter (d. 1900)
8th » Wilhelm Raabe, German author and painter (d. 1910)
20th » Kate Harrington (poet) or Kate Harrington, American poet and educator (d. 1917)
Famous Deaths for September 1831
8th » John Aitken (music publisher) known as John Aitken, Scottish-American publisher (b. 1745)