September Love Matches

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For those born in September, it may be easy to find information about birthstones, but what do September birth month symbols look like? Also, what is the spiritual significance of September and the festivities around the world in the month itself. What else about the glorious month of September should I know? Learn all today with Mysticsense!

September is arguably one of the most beautiful months of the year. As the first month of autumn, we get to experience the wonderful changing colors of the season. For this reason, September is a time of festivity across much of the world as we wind down and celebrate the transition towards the end of the year. Throughout history, the focus of September has been around harvesting and preparing for the cooler months ahead. In the Southern Hemisphere, September is equivalent to the month of March in the North and vice versa.

If you are born in September, you may be interested to learn about your birth month gemstones, birth month flowers, and the zodiac signs you may be a part of. Otherwise, you may wish to know which signs are best matched to those born in September. There is so much fascinating history about the beautiful month of September that it would be a shame to overlook it. Read on if you want to learn more!

The History of September

In Latin, “septem” means “seven” and September earned this name for originally being the seventh of ten months in the old Roman calendar. When January and February were added to the reformed calendar, September took the position of ninth month, but its name has obviously remained the same. For the Eastern Orthodox Church, September stands as the first month of the year. September also marks the start of the academic year in modern society, with children returning to school after the summer break, for most countries in the Northern Hemisphere. The Full Moon in September was named the “Harvest Moon” by Native Americans and always occurs near the Fall Equinox. The Harvest Moon is unique in that it rises around the time of sunset for several evenings in a row, allowing farmers time to finish their harvest before fall arrives in the added moonlight. While most of us don’t rely on the light of the moon like previous farming generations, many of us still enjoy the additional light of the Harvest Moon as we say our goodbyes to the summer months just passed. We may also enjoy the changing of the leaves and feel ready to unwind after a hectic summer. In general, September is a cozy month of planning and preparation for the last quarter of the year.

Autumn Festivals

One of the most famous September festivals in Europe occurs in Germany and is surprisingly named “Oktoberfest.” However, this is because Oktoberfest ends in October, beginning on September 17th and ending on October 4th. Oktoberfest is a huge and indulgent festival where friends gather and enjoy local German beers. It is also common for male festival-goers to dress in lederhosen and for the women to wear a tavern girl costume, referencing traditional German attire. While originating in Germany, Oktoberfest is enjoyed by many beer-lovers from other countries around the world. Alongside Oktoberfest, the Mid-Autumn festival is one of China’s largest annual festivals and has existed for around 3000 years. The Mid-Autumn festival takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Chinese lunar calendar, so its exact date can vary a little from year to year, but always lands in September. The festival has immense significance in China as it celebrates the serenity of the moon, a symbol integral to Chinese culture. For China, the moon is especially important as it is seen as a fixed and unchanging symbol of peace - the moon always has and always will remain exactly the same, regardless of societal change. The Mid-Autumn celebration is simple though; people simply enjoy stargazing, releasing Chinese lanterns, setting off fireworks and basking in the light of the moon.

What is September Birthstone Meaning?

Birthstones first became a concept in the 16th Century in eastern europe. Individuals at this time believed that those who wore or carried the stone associated with their birth month would be subject to good fortune, protection and shielding from negative energy. The tradition has since spread across much of the world and people nowadays still enjoy both wearing and gifting their loved ones with their specific special birth gems. With that in mind, September’s birthstone is sapphire.

Sapphire

Sapphire earned its name from the Latin “sapphirus”, meaning blue. Sapphires also had great significance for the Ancient Greeks as Apollo, Greek god of archery, music, healing, and prophecy, was gifted sapphires in exchange for his healing. Sick or wounded citizens would wear sapphires and bring them to Apollo’s temple in order for him to alleviate them of their pain. Not only this, but sapphires were also believed to be protective charms, warding off evil spirits and protecting wearers from harm. Like rubies and emeralds, sapphires are another precious gemstone with regal associations. After the beloved diamond, sapphires are considered the next most valuable gemstone, although are arguably far more striking and elegant depending on the wearer's taste. After all, Princess Diana’s world famous engagement ring, a bright blue sapphire set in a ring of smaller diamonds, has certainly made an impact in the jewelry world. 

September Birth Month Flower

The notion of birth month flowers is thought to have originated in Roman times, with Romans gifting the birth month flower as a birthday present to the gods. Nowadays, knowing the birth month flower of our friends and family is a nice way to add an extra personal touch to an already stunning birthday bouquet or celebratory wreath. September is lucky in that it has two birth month flowers, the beautiful aster and morning glory.

Aster

Named after the Greek word for star, asters are a beautiful flower that exist in a wide range of different colors from pink, red, yellow and white. However, their most popular shade is purple. Greek legend also states that Astraea, the Greek goddess of the stars, once became upset at the lack of stars in the night sky. So upset, Astrea began to cry, and where her tears fell to the ground, asters began to sprout. The flower is also associated with love, wisdom and youthfulness, all traits embodied by Astrea herself. As such, asters make a wonderful gift or addition to a bouquet when we want to let someone know we care about them. Even more fittingly, the flowers are a nice symbol for those who, like Astrea, have recently felt upset. Symbolism aside, these joyful flowers are revered for adding a pop of color to a fall garden when most other flowers have died away. 

Morning Glory

Morning glory is a flower named for its transient existence. The flower blooms in the morning, hence its name, and dies by the evening. Due to its short-lived nature, morning glory is thought to symbolize unrequited love. Alongside this, the flower is also associated with death and resurrection as we are witness to the enter cycle of life in just one day when observing the morning glory. Similarly, in Chinese culture, the morning glory has an interesting legend attached to it; the flower is said to represent two young lovers who fell in love and neglected their responsibilities so were punished by the gods who separated them for eternity. The gods permitted the lovers to meet for only one day a year, mirroring the fleeting life of the morning glory flower itself.

Love Compatibility for September

If you are a September baby, you will either be Virgo or Libra. Virgos are born between August 23rd and September 22nd and are a meticulous yet anxious Earth sign. They are also known to be incredibly loyal friends but suffer from a somewhat anxious and self-critical side. Libras, on the other hand, are far more fun-loving and easy going. This friendly and self-assured sign loves to spend their time socializing and is born between September 23rd and October 22nd, making them part of the Air elemental group. This makes Libras chatty and witty people, although they are prone to being indecisive.

Which Signs are Compatible with Virgo?

Virgos aren’t serial daters and much prefer to take their time finding “the one.” Virgos are cautious when it comes to vetting prospective suitors and can be incredibly scrutinous about who they want to be with. However, sometimes Virgo’s scrutiny can prevent the perfect love match. None of us are perfect and Virgo needs to work on accepting this fact. That said, Virgos are incredibly loyal to those they love. They go out of their way to keep their friends, family, and partner happy, even sometimes to the detriment of their own happiness. Virgos really are the “fixer” friend who wants to find a million-and-one solutions to problems weighing on their close ones. Even though Virgos are constantly thinking of ways to make their loved ones' lives better, they are bad at admitting their own imperfections. This doesn’t mean they aren’t acutely aware of them, though. They just struggle to admit where work needs to be done. They may seem like other people’s worst critics, when in reality, they are their own worst critics.

Virgo Compatibility with Cancer

Both Virgo and Cancer have a natural affinity for one another, meaning they make great lovers, friends, and professionals. Virgos are enchanted by Cancers because they are able to go with the flow and cooperate well. Similarly, Cancer likes Virgo’s helpful love language of offering guidance and suggestions. Sometimes Cancer needs grounding, and earthy Virgo is just the person for the job. Virgos and Cancers also get along well in a relationship as they both apply themselves equally and make an effort to make each other feel heard.

Virgo and Compatibility with Capricorn

Virgo loves other Earth signs because they value dependability and they always know what to expect from them. In love, Capricorn and Virgo work well together - as long as each partner’s roles and responsibilities are clearly defined. The efficiency of this duo allows them to hash out arguments and find solutions to problems with ease, and Capricorn is respected by Virgo for their tact and ability to make their point without losing their cool.

Which Signs are Compatible with Libra?

For a Libra to show their loved ones they truly care, they perform acts of service. In fact, they are some of the warmest and most affectionate signs in the whole zodiac. As such you can expect to be on the receiving end of many gifts and surprises when in a relationship with a Libra as they always remember the “little things” and get great satisfaction from showing you they care. Similarly, they love to receive romantic gestures in return as, for Libras, it shows that their partner values them to the same degree. Naturally, therefore, when dating a Libra, you are unlikely to be left guessing about their feelings for you. They are truly up-front and transparent about how they feel and have no time for playing games. This personality trait is likely a result of their affinity for fairness and justice. This is not to say that Libras do not engage in arguments or lose their cool, but it does mean that they debate with the intention of finding resolution, rather than to cause upset or seek revenge. 

Libra Compatibility with Gemini

Inquisitiveness and charisma unite this dynamic couple. For Libra, Gemini's thirst for knowledge and communicative prowess is positively fascinating. Similarly, Gemini reveres Libra's cool, calm, and collected nature as they often need a partner who can gently rein in their flighty nature. While they share just enough similarity to form harmony in their relationship, they also contrast just enough to keep things fun and interesting.

Libra Compatibility with Aquarius

Aquarius and Libra share many surprising similarities. As they are both Air signs, they value communication and fairness in relationships. Even after decades spent together in a partnership, these two still manage to talk for hours and hours on a variety of topics. Humanitarianism and justice are probably the focal point of many discussions as both Libra and Aquarius have a charitable streak within them. Simply put, these two make for an incredibly interesting couple.

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