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.

16th » The Basilica of San Sebastian, Manila called Basilica of San Sebastian in Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.
18th » 1891 Martinique hurricane known as Major hurricane strikes Martinique, leaving 700 dead.
24th » Thomas Edison patents the motion picture camera.

1st » Karl Kobelt, Swiss politician (d. 1968)
2nd » Arthur Bliss, English composer and conductor (d. 1975)
2nd » Viktor Zhirmunsky, Russian linguist and historian (d. 1971)
4th » Margit Makay, Hungarian actress (d. 1989)
6th » William Slim, 1st Viscount Slim, English field marshal, 13th Governor-General of Australia (d. 1970)
8th » Adolf Busch, German violinist and composer (d. 1952)
11th » Stancho Belkovski, Bulgarian architect and educator (d. 1962)
12th » C. E. M. Joad, English philosopher and academic (d. 1953)
21st » Emiliano Mercado del Toro, Puerto Rician soldier (d. 2007)
22nd » Jacques Lipchitz, Lithuanian-Italian sculptor (d. 1973)
25th » David Shimoni, Belarusian-Israeli poet and translator (d. 1956)
26th » Acharya Chatursen Shastri, Indian author (d. 1960)
28th » Benno Schotz, Estonian-Scottish sculptor and engineer (d. 1984)
29th » Marquis James, American journalist and author (d. 1955)

12th » James Russell Lowell, American poet and critic (b. 1819)
14th » Sarah Childress Polk, American wife of James K. Polk, 12th First Lady of the United States (b. 1803)
22nd » Jan Neruda, Czech journalist, author, and poet (b. 1834)
27th » Samuel C. Pomeroy, American businessman and politician (b. 1816)
28th » Robert Caldwell, English missionary and linguist (b. 1814)
29th » Pierre Lallement, French businessman, invented the bicycle (b. 1843)