Born in February
What does being born in February mean?
Being born in February means your sign is Aquarius (through February 18) or Pisces (from February 19). The February birthstone is amethyst, a purple quartz once believed by the Greeks to guard against drunkenness. February is the shortest month, gaining a 29th day only in leap years, and in the Northern Hemisphere it carries the year toward the end of winter.
Famous people born in February
Explore the day-by-day pages below for people born on each date in February.
February Zodiac Signs
February Birthstone — Amethyst
Amethyst holds an unusual position in gemstone history: it was once among the most valuable stones in the world, reserved for royalty and clergy, and then it became accessible to everyone following the discovery of enormous Brazilian deposits in the 19th centu…
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- Violet — faithfulness, modesty and quiet loyalty
- Primrose — young love and "I can't live without you"
Violets were prized in ancient Athens as a civic symbol and were later a favourite of Napoleon, who adopted them as a personal emblem. The primrose takes its name from the Latin "prima rosa" ("first rose") because it is one of the earliest flowers of spring, and in Victorian flower language it signalled the giddiness of young love.
February in the Year
February is the shortest month of the year, ending late winter in the Northern Hemisphere and late summer in the Southern Hemisphere.
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What zodiac sign is February?
February spans Aquarius until February 18 and Pisces from February 19 onward.
What is the February birthstone?
The February birthstone is amethyst, a violet-to-purple variety of quartz.
What flower represents February?
The violet and the primrose are the traditional February birth flowers.
Why is February the shortest month?
February has 28 days (29 in a leap year) as a result of the Roman calendar reforms that gave it the fewest days when the modern month lengths were fixed.