Born in February
Everything a February birthday carries: the birthstone, the birth flower and the zodiac signs of the month, gathered in one place.
The February birthstone
Amethyst, February's violet birthstone, is a variety of quartz whose color ranges from pale lilac to deep royal purple. In antiquity it was believed to keep the mind clear, and it remains a symbol of level-headed calm.
Read the full February birthstone page for its meaning, color and alternatives.
The February birth flower
February's birth flower is the violet, a small heart-leaved bloom long tied to loyalty and modest devotion. Giving violets was a Victorian way to say I will always be true. The primrose adds a note of young, first love.
More on the February birth flower, including its Victorian meaning and secondary bloom.
February zodiac signs
A February birthday falls under one of two signs depending on the exact day. Aquarius runs January 20 to February 18 and ends in February. Pisces runs February 19 to March 20 and begins in February. Not sure which is yours? Use the birth profile tool to check your exact date.
February dates with their own page
These February dates have their own full birth profile page, with the zodiac sign, birthstone, birth flower, a weekday table across the years and, where it applies, a note that the date sits on a sign boundary. Any other February date works in the birth profile tool.
Frequently asked questions
What is the birthstone for February?
The February birthstone is Amethyst, a violet purple gem.
What is the birth flower for February?
The February birth flower is the Violet, meaning faithfulness, modesty and young love.
What star signs are in February?
Aquarius (January 20 to February 18) and Pisces (February 19 to March 20).
How many days does February have?
February has 28 days, or 29 in a leap year. That extra day is 29 February, the only birthday that does not come round every year.
Does February have more than one birthstone?
Yes. The modern February birthstone is Amethyst, and February also recognizes Onyx. Each has its own color, listed on the February birthstone page.
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