Date Published 01 September 2022
September is seen by many to be a very pleasant time of the year.
For those in the northern hemisphere, the weather is finally starting to let up, with cooler nights chasing away the heat of the day.
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September is of course also a great time of the year in the southern hemisphere!
Gone are the dark days of winter, this month is a great time to get outside and appreciate the first flowers of spring!
Like every other month of the year, September has plenty to show for itself.
Let's take a look at the origins of September as well as some interesting little facts to bring it all together!
September's name is really quite inaccurate these days. It was originally the seventh month of the ancient Roman calendar, and as such is was named Septem, which translates into 'the seventh month'. It wasn't until 451 BC that the months of January and February were added to the calendar, making September the ninth month.
September also used to only have 29 days. Thanks to Julius Caesar's reform of the Roman calendar in 46 BC the month now has an additional day!
The Romans would quite often associate different months with different gods. The month of September is associated with Vulcan, the Roman god of fire, quite possibly because it was a fiery hot month back when it was the seventh month of the year.
September is graced with having two different birth flowers. The two flowers are the vibrant aster and the beautiful yet resilient morning glory. The significance of both flowers is actually very similar, with the aster being said to represent love, while the morning glory represents affection.
September only has one birthstone though, but with a stone like this, who needs another? The stone is the majestically vivid sapphire. With its deep blue tones, this precious stone is said to represent the wisdom of the gods, purity, and trust. Sapphires were once worn to protect the wearer from both poisoning and other evils.
Those born in September are brought into this world under one of two star signs. If you were born before September 23rd, you're considered to be a Virgo. If you're born on the 23rd or later, you're a Libra. Virgos are said to be analytical and hardworking people, while still being kind and loyal. Libras, on the other hand, value harmony and diplomacy, and are said to be both intelligent and kind.
September is a bit of a funny month when you think about it. The middle of the year has passed already, but it's too soon to start thinking about Christmas.
Autumn officially starts on Friday 23rd September.
Happy September.
