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.

22nd » The Treaty of Saint Petersburg (1875) called Treaty of Saint Petersburg between Japan and Russia is ratified, providing for the exchange of Sakhalin for the Kuril Islands.
24th » Captain Matthew Webb became first person to swim the English Channel
25th » Captain Matthew Webb became the first person to swim across the English Channel, traveling from Dover, England, to Calais, France, in 22 hours.

2nd » Mstislav Dobuzhinsky, Russian-American painter and illustrator (d. 1957)
8th » Artur Bernardes, Brazilian politician, 12th President of Brazil (d. 1955)
9th » Albert Ketèlbey, English pianist, composer, and conductor (d. 1959)
11th » Daniel Soubeyran, French rower (d. 1959)
15th » Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, English pianist, violinist, and composer (d. 1912)
19th » Mirko and Stjepan Seljan named Stjepan Seljan, Croatian explorer (d. 1936)
23rd » William Eccles, English physicist and engineer (d. 1966)
23rd » Eugene Lanceray, Russian painter and sculptor (d. 1946)
26th » John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, Scottish-Canadian historian and politician, 15th Governor General of Canada (d. 1940)
27th » Katharine McCormick, American biologist, philanthropist, and activist (d. 1967)
29th » Leonardo De Lorenzo, Italian flute player and educator (d. 1962)

4th » Hans Christian Andersen, Danish author and poet (b. 1805)
10th » Karl Andree, German geographer (b. 1808)
17th » Wilhelm Bleek, German linguist and anthropologist (b. 1827)
27th » William Chapman Ralston, American businessman and financier, founded the Bank of California (b. 1826)