Interesting facts about your Birth Month

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Last Updated on July 4, 2023 by alli

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Do you know your birthstone and birth flower? Here is a fun post with some interesting facts about your birth month.

January

Birthstone: Garnet (Deep red)

Birth Flower: Carnation and Snowdrop

Star Sign: Capricorn (December 22–January 19) and Aquarius (January 20–February 18)

Lucky numbers: 8, 12, 20, 23

Famous women born in January: Kate Middleton, Michelle Obama, Dolly Parton, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen Lee DeGeneres

How did it get its name? January is named after the Roman god Janus who is depicted as having two faces. One facing the front so he could see the future, and one facing the back so he could see the past.

Interesting fact: On 1st January each year, nearly 70% of Australians set New Year’s Resolutions. The most common resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthier, lose weight and improve finances.

February

Birthstone: Amethyst (Purple)

Birth Flower: Violet and Primrose

Star Sign: Aquarius (January 20–February 19) and Pisces (February 20–March 20)

Lucky numbers: 7, 11, 30, 33

Famous women born in February: Elizabeth Taylor, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Aniston, Shakira

How did it get its name? February is named after a Roman purification festival called Februa. During this festival, people were ritually washed.

Interesting fact: Valentine’s Day is held in February, and it’s believed that the oldest surviving Valentine’s letter (in English) was written by Margery Brews to her then fiancé John Paston in February 1477. This beautiful handwritten letter can be viewed on The British Museum’s website.

March

Birthstone: Aquamarine (Blue or Greenish – Blue)

Birth Flower: Daffodil or Jonquil

Star Sign: Pisces (February 20 to March 20) and Aries (March 21 to April 20)

Lucky Numbers: 3, 6, 17, 21

Famous women born in March: Reese Witherspoon, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey

How did it get its name? March is named after the Roman god of war called Mars.

Interesting fact: March was actually the first month of the year until around 700 BCE. It was pushed to third place after the Roman king Numa Pompilius introduced January and February.

April

Birthstone: Diamond (Clear)

Birth Flower: Daisy and Sweet Pea

Star Sign: Aries (March 21 – April 19) Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Lucky Numbers: 9, 16, 21, 35

Famous women born in April: Queen Elizabeth II, Emma Watson, Miranda Kerr, Kelly Clarkson

How did it get its name? April is named after the Latin word aperire, which means to open, similar to the way flowers open when they bloom.

Historical event: The Titanic (a luxury steamship) sank in the early morning of 15^th April 1912 after hitting an iceberg during its maiden voyage. More than 1,500 passengers lost their lives. Before the voyage, people were calling the Titanic the “unsinkable” ship. If you love to read, then I can highly recommend “The Girl Who Came Home”, an inspirational story that blends both fact and fiction around the Titanic tragedy. I give this story a 5 out of 5 stars!

May

Birthstone: Emerald (Green)

Birth Flower: Lily and Hawthorn 

Star Sign: Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Lucky Numbers: 9, 14, 18, 40

Famous women born in May: Audrey Hepburn, Queen Victoria, Stevie Nicks, Adele

How did it get its name? May is named after Maia, who was the Greek goddess of fertility.  

Interesting fact: More phone calls are made on Mother’s Day (which falls on the second Sunday in May) than on any other day of the year!

June

Birthstone: Pearl

Birth Flower: Rose and Honeysuckle

Star Sign: Gemini (May 21 – June 20) Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Lucky Numbers: 1, 8, 19, 22

Famous women born in June: Judy Garland, Marilyn Monroe, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman

How did it get its name? June is named after the Roman goddess Juno, who was the patroness of marriage and childbirth.  

Interesting Fact: June has both the longest and the shortest days of the year. If you live in the northern hemisphere, then the 21^st June is the longest day of the year. If you live in the southern hemisphere, then it is the shortest day of the year.

July

Birthstone: Ruby (Red)

Birth Flower: Larkspur & Water Lily

Star Sign: Cancer (June 21 – July 22) Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Lucky Numbers: 5, 11, 17

Famous women born in July: Estee Lauder, Princess Diana, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Lopez

How did it get its name? July is named after Julius Caesar (who was born in July). Previously, July was called “Quintilis,” and was renamed following the death of Caesar in 44 B.C.

Fun Fact: Research has found that babies who are born in July have a higher chance of being left-handed. 

August

Birthstone: Peridot (Yellowish Green)

Birth Flower:  Gladiola and Poppy

Star Sign: Leo (July 23 – August 22) Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Lucky Numbers: 2, 10, 18, 27

Famous women born in August: Mother Theresa, Cameron Diaz, Whitney Houston, Madonna

How did it get its name? August is named after Rome’s first emperor, Augustus Caesar (who was the grandnephew of Julius Caesar).

Interesting Fact: Anne Frank wrote her last entry in her diary on 1st August 1944. Three days later, Anne and her family were arrested after the building they were hiding in was raided. Anne died at Bergen-Belsen a Nazi concentration camp in 1945, at the young age of 15. In my opinion, every young girl (over the age of 14) should read “The Diary of Anne Frank” at least once in her life. It’s so inspirational and there’s so much to learn from Anne’s story.

September

Birthstone: Sapphire (Blue)

Birth Flower: Aster and Morning Glory

Star Sign: Virgo (August 23 – September 22) Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Lucky Numbers: 4, 16, 17, 30

Famous women born in September: Sophia Loren, Olivia Newton-John, Beyonce, Zendaya

How did it get its name? September is named after the Roman word “septimus” which means seventh. This is because it used to be the seventh month in the early Roman calendar. January and February were added later and pushed September out to the ninth month.

October

Birthstone: Opal

Birth Flower: Marigold and Cosmos

Star Sign: Libra (September 23 – October 22) Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Lucky Numbers: 6, 7, 21, 31

Famous women born in October:  Kate Winslet, Gwen Stefani, Julia Roberts, Kim Kardashian

How did it get its name? October is named after the Roman word “octo” which means eighth. It was originally the eighth month in the early Roman calendar and after January and February were added later, they pushed October out to the tenth month.

November

Birthstone: Topaz and Citrine (Yellow/Orange)

Birth Flower: Chrysanthemum and Peony

Star Sign: Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Lucky Numbers: 2, 14, 17, 38

Famous women born in November: Goldie Hawn, Tina Turner, Demi Moore, and Miley Cyrus.

How did it get its name? November is named after the Roman word “nonus” which means ninth. It was originally the ninth month in the early Roman calendar and was later pushed out to the eleventh month after January and February were added.

December

Birthstone: Turquoise (Blue or Greenish Blue)

Birth Flower:  Holly and Narcissus (Paperwhites)

Star Sign: Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

Lucky Numbers: 5, 15, 23, 35

Famous women born in December: Jane Austin, Judi Dench, Taylor Swift, Britney Spears,

How did it get its name? December is named after the Roman word “decimus” which means tenth. It was originally the tenth month in the early Roman calendar and was later pushed out to the twelfth month after January and February were added.

Interesting fact: The name Boxing Day (which falls on 26^th December) comes from a time when the rich used to box up gifts to give to the poor. It was traditionally a day off for servants and on this day they received a special Christmas box from their masters, which the servants would take home to share with their families.