Born in September

The September birthstone

Sapphire is the royal-blue birthstone of September, the blue variety of corundum and a symbol of wisdom and faithfulness. It has adorned crowns and clergy for centuries and, though blue is classic, sapphire also occurs in pink, yellow and green.

Read the full September birthstone page for its meaning, color and alternatives.

The September birth flower

September's birth flower is the aster, a star-shaped bloom whose name comes from the Greek word for star. It has long stood for wisdom and enduring love. Morning glory, its companion, opens with the dawn and signals affection.

More on the September birth flower, including its Victorian meaning and secondary bloom.

September zodiac signs

A September birthday falls under one of two signs depending on the exact day. Virgo runs August 23 to September 22 and ends in September. Libra runs September 23 to October 22 and begins in September. Not sure which is yours? Use the birth profile tool to check your exact date.

September dates with their own page

These September 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 September date works in the birth profile tool.

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