Born in August
What does being born in August mean?
Being born in August means your sign is Leo (through August 22) or Virgo (from August 23). The August birthstone is peridot, a yellow-green gem sometimes historically confused with emerald, with spinel added as a modern alternative. In the Northern Hemisphere August is the closing stretch of summer, while in the Southern Hemisphere it marks late winter.
Famous people born in August
Explore the day-by-day pages below for people born on each date in August.
August Zodiac Signs
August Birthstone — Peridot
Peridot is the one gemstone that glows in the dark — or rather, it glows with a warm yellowish-green light that ancient Egyptians believed was the trapped radiance of the sun. They mined it exclusively on the island of Zabargad in the Red Sea, a volcanic islan…
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- Gladiolus — strength of character and sincerity
- Poppy — remembrance and restful sleep
The gladiolus takes its name from the Latin "gladius" ("sword"), a reference to its blade-like leaves, and Roman writers linked it to gladiators. The red poppy became an enduring symbol of remembrance after the First World War, inspired by the poem "In Flanders Fields."
August in the Year
August is a late-summer month in the Northern Hemisphere and a late-winter month in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What zodiac sign is August?
August spans Leo until August 22 and Virgo from August 23 onward.
What is the August birthstone?
The August birthstone is peridot, a yellow-green gem, with spinel recognised as a modern alternative.
What flower represents August?
The gladiolus and the poppy are the traditional August birth flowers.
Who are famous people born in August?
Notable August births include Barack Obama, Mother Teresa and Usain Bolt.