The Almanac · Month index
September
Every day in September — the historical events, the famous birthdays, and the holidays behind each date. 30 days to wander.
September means “seventh” in Latin — a holdover from the old Roman calendar — though it now marks the turn toward autumn.
◈BirthstoneSapphire ❀Birth flowerAster
Born in September
Birthstone · Sapphire
September’s sapphire, most famously a royal blue, has long stood for wisdom, loyalty, and the heavens.
Birth flower · Aster
September’s aster, star-shaped and late-blooming, has stood for wisdom, patience, and enduring affection.