Born in September
What does being born in September mean?
Being born in September means your zodiac sign is Virgo (through September 22) or Libra (from September 23). The September birthstone is the sapphire, a corundum gem most familiar in deep blue but occurring in many colours. In the Northern Hemisphere September contains the autumn equinox and the start of harvest season, while in the Southern Hemisphere it opens spring.
Famous people born in September
Explore the day-by-day pages below for people born on each date in September.
September Zodiac Signs
September Birthstone — Sapphire
Sapphire has meant something specific across almost every major civilization in recorded history: the sky, the divine, the truth. The ancient Persians believed the entire sky was blue because it reflected a giant sapphire on which the earth rested — which is a…
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- Aster — wisdom, patience and enduring love
- Morning Glory — affection and the fleeting nature of a single day
The aster's name comes from the Greek word for "star," describing its radiating petals, and the ancient Greeks burned aster leaves believing the smoke drove away trouble. Morning glory blooms open at dawn and fade by afternoon, which made the flower a poetic emblem of a love that is brief but intense.
September in the Year
September contains the autumn equinox in the Northern Hemisphere (and the spring equinox in the Southern Hemisphere).
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What zodiac sign is September?
September covers Virgo until September 22 and Libra from September 23 through the end of the month.
What is the September birthstone?
The September birthstone is the sapphire, a gem variety of corundum most often prized in blue.
What flower represents September?
The aster and the morning glory are the traditional September birth flowers.
Who are famous people born in September?
Notable September births include Beyoncé, Freddie Mercury and Agatha Christie.