September Birth Month Fun Facts and Gift Guide

In this article you'll find interesting facts about September and gift ideas for September birthdays.

September Birth Stone: Sapphire

The birthstone for September is the sapphire, which is said to reduce inflammation, treat fever and act as a lucky charm for the person wearing it. It is present in almost every colour (rich blue, pink, yellow, green etc.), symbolises intuition, clarity of thought, peacefulness, as well as loyalty and trust.

September Birth Flower: Aster

Most asters bloom in the Autumn, which is why they’re a September birth flower. There are around 180 species, mostly originating in Eurasia: only one, the sea aster, is native to the UK.

Zodiac Signs

Virgo and Libra

Virgo fun fact: 

In Greek mythology, Astraea (the goddess who became the constellation Virgo) was the last of the gods to abandon Earth as the rest fled for Mount Olympus even though things had gotten really bad. For this reason, the goddess Virgo is associated with the Earth.

September Personality Traits

September borns are known for being meticulous and never make a move without considering the consequences. They pay close attention to the details which gives them a competitive advantage, aiming close to perfection, their favourite destination.

Did you know...?

• The Romans believed that the month of September was looked after by the god of the fire and forge – Vulcan. Therefore, they expected fires, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions in this month.

• September is the only month with the same number of letters in its name as the number of the month: it is the ninth month and has nine letters. 

• In the UK, September 26 is the most common birthday for people born in the last 20 years.

Special dates in September:

06 September National Read A Book Day

13 September Roald Dahl Day 2019

20 September National Doodle Day

21 September International Day Of Peace

Famous September Birthdays

Adam Sandler, Adam West, Agatha Christie, Alexis Bledel, Amy Winehouse, Andrea Bocelli, Beyonce Knowles, Bill Murray, Brigitte Bardot, Bruce Springsteen, Carl Zeiss, Colin Firth, Confucius, Daniel Defoe, Freddie Mercury, Greta Garbo, Ivan Pavlov, Karl Lagerfeld, Lance Armstrong, Leonard Cohen, Michael Faraday, Monica Bellucci, Queen Elizabeth I, Richard I, Sophia Loren, Stephen King, T. S. Eliot, Truman Capote, Upton Sinclair.

 

Gift Ideas for September Birthdays:

Personalised Name Tote Bag

This sturdy canvas tote is made of thick, lush cotton canvas and is personalised with the name or word of your choice!
£15.00 (Free UK Delivery)

 

Personalised 'Gym Or Gin' Water Bottle

£14.95 (Free UK Delivery)

 

Personalised Bookmarks

As the weather cools down we turn indoors and pick up the books we've been meaning to read (the ones we got last Christmas!). Which makes personalised bookmarks a great birthday gift for September.

As seen above:
Wanderlust Tolkien Quote Metal Bookmark (Left)
£9.95 (Free UK Delivery)

Personalised Leopard Pattern Name Metal Bookmark (Right)
£9.95 (Free UK Delivery)

 

 

Personalised Feminist Hanging Canvas Pennant 

£14.00 (Free UK Delivery)
 

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