HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (August)

	Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in AUGUST: Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley
	Month Long August Events: National Immunization Awareness Month National Psoriasis Awareness Month Women's Small Business Month In many European countries, August is the holiday month for most workers. The Philippines celebrates August as the Buwan ng Wika ("Language Month"). In the UK, August is generally when academic exam results are published, including GCSEs and A-Levels as well as other exams. Also, scholars and school workers, such as teachers, have a holiday or non-contact time. There is a bank holiday in August as well (UK).
	Week Long Events in August: During August 13 to August 19, Philippines's schools and theaters celebrate the National Week of the Filipino Language (in Filipino, "Linggo ng Wika"). The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held the first full week in August each year.
	Other Names For August: In Irish, August is known as Lúnasa, a modern rendition of Lughnasadh, from the god Lugh. The first Monday in August is a holiday in the Republic of Ireland In Finnish, the month is called elokuu, meaning "month of reaping".
	August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days.
	This month was originally named Sextilis in Latin, because it was the sixth month in the ancient Roman calendar, which started in March about 750 BC under Romulus. It became the eighth month either when January and February were added to the beginning of the year by King Numa Pompilius about 700 BC or when those two months were moved from the end to the beginning of the year by the decemvirs about 450 BC (Roman writers disagree). It was renamed in honor of Augustus in 8 BC because several of the most significant events in his rise to power, culminating in the fall of Alexandria, which fell in this month. August originally had 29 days in the Roman Republican calendar, but two days were added to it by Julius Caesar beginning 45 BC giving it its modern total of 31 days. Augustus did not take a day from February when Sextilis was renamed in his honor.
	August 6 is National Salvadoran-American Day in the United States.
	In 1945 the end of the Second World War was brought about following the August 6 bombing of Hiroshima and August 9 bombing of Nagasaki in the first and only use of nuclear weapons against people. Emperor Hirohito declared Japan's unconditional surrender on August 15
	August 9, 1965 Singapore separated from the Federation of Malaysia and became independent.
	August 10, 1812 Ecuador became an independent country
	August 10, 1947 Pakistan became independent (included East Bengal region as a whole).
	August 15, Catholic, Feast of the Assumption
	August 15, 1769 Corsica, birth of Napoleon Bonaparte
	August 15, 1945 Korea became an independent country.
	August 15, 1947 India became an independent country
	August 17, 1945 Indonesia became an independent country
	August 19, 1945 Vietnam's August Revolution succeeded.
	August 21, 1983 Philippine senator Benigno Aquino, Jr., was assassinated as he was descending the tarmac of the Manila International Airport (now renamed Ninoy Aquino International Airport). His death is regarded as the catalyst of the EDSA Revolution of 1986
	August 25, 1825 Uruguay became independent from Brazil
	August 31, 1957 Malaysia became an independent country
	Augusts flower is the gladiolus or poppy.
	Augusts birthstone is the peridot, sardonyx, or sapphire.
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Day	Date	Astrology
Wed	1st	The month begins quietly as relatively unfocussed energy keeps us from accomplishing very much. It’s a take it-easy-day if you can do that.
Thur	2nd	This is a good day for just about any activity you might choose. There’s lots of fun to be had, and perhaps you even push your luck a bit. Toward evening you can discover new solutions to old difficulties.
Fri	3rd	Continue to try new ways to apply to what you are working on. Beginnings are featured, as are construction projects.
Sat	4th	Mercury moves into Leo for a time, and speech becomes more flowery and eloquent. Poetry is featured. Focus on what needs accomplishing and you will succeed.
Sun	5th	Gardening, shopping, or just enjoying a lazy day fill the bill, depending on your mood or your needs. PM, apply your energy to a long term project.
Mon	6th	The bombing of Hiroshima 1945, also The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held the first full week in August - This is a wonderful day for any delayed good fortune to manifest, not to mention good karma returning to the giver.
Tue	7th	Mars moves into Gemini and energy that had been focused might be dispersed, maybe even frenetic. Movement and travel are featured. However today be mindful that you take your time to make good choices.
Wed	8th	Feel chatty? Enjoy communicating. Venus backs into Leo today and you feel less practical and more romantic once more. Old romances may be up for review and even renewal.
Thur	9th	The bombing of Nagasaki 1945 - Good ideas abound, good possibilities and optimism are featured. Helpful opportunities may present themselves by mail or over the telephone.
Fri	10th	Warm wishes and loving thoughts surround you as you care for your loved ones.
Sat	11th	Think fun! Energy for all kinds of entertainment and amusement abounds. Plan a special trip somewhere you enjoy with your children or your beloved.
Sun	12th	Today’s kindly New Moon energy surrounds lovers and brings them warm fuzzies and happy moments. Stay close to those you love and enjoy the sharing. This New Moon ushers in a cycle of heartfelt warmth and romantic feelings.
Mon	13th	What you choose today may be chosen for an important purpose and represent a long time commitment. Look before you leap.
Tue	14th	You might feel discombobulated. Chalk it up to the stars and try to tell the truth without exaggerating. PM you may feel passionate
Wed	15th	Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte - There is a good feeling in the air and a lot of pleasure to be gained when you make the right choices.
Thur	16th	This is a good day to hang out and take a breather. More intense energy is coming tomorrow, so take a break and relax while you can.
Fri	17th	If your thoughts are running wild keep a piece of paper and pen handy. Creativity is an absolute must today. Karmic opportunities may come your way. Choose wisely and well and you will be oh so fortunate, not to mention happy.
Sat	18th	You can bring your most cherished long term plans to fruition now. Organize yourself and take advantage of every opportunity that presents itself.
Sun	19th	You can accomplish nearly anything you wish today by putting your energy fully behind it and concentrating. Make sure to get permission before you dig.
Mon	20th	If you feel energetic, and you most likely will, don’t push too hard when you encounter opposition. Seek other ways or take more time.
Tue	21st	The energy suggests karmic balance and you are wise to plan to do or finish whatever you have been putting off or whatever is of importance to you.
Wed	22nd	New, good ideas abound, and a generous plan will succeed where taking too many precautions will fail.
Thur	23rd	Sun moves into Virgo and we all become more practical for a month. In addition there is energy to do well available, however you must focus your efforts carefully and neither overdo nor underestimate.
Fri	24th	It is easy to exaggerate or tell tall tales—listen carefully and sort out the truth. Do not bite off more than you can chew either. PM Be careful in motion or with sharp tools.
Sat	25th	Your task now is discovering what you really wish or want. Let yourself feel rather than think your way to what is important. Choices may not be obvious.
Sun	26th	Coming up on a Full Moon people feel expansive. Gather with friends and have fun!
Mon	27th	Making connections or discovering new ways to proceed are featured today.
Tue	28th	Full Moon in Pisces and an eclipse too! Something ends that something else may begin. Allow yourself or whatever you are holding onto to let go and be free.
Wed	29th	The scenery has changed! And more surprises are in store. Go with the flow and let it take you where before you wanted to go anyway but didn’t dare.
Thur	30th	A new cycle begins today. Take time to find what needs to start or start over and go for it.
Fri	31st	Carry on with yesterday’s focus. You can discover new ways to do what you have been doing and maybe improve your results.

Fire Signs	Earth Signs	Air Signs	Water Signs
ARIES May 21-May 19	TAURUS May 20-May 20	GEMINI May 21-June 20	CANCER June 21-July 22
LEO July 23-Aug. 22	VIRGO Aug. 23-Sept. 22	LIBRA Sept. 23-Oct. 22	SCORPIO Oct. 23-Nov. 21
SAGITTARIUS Nov. 22-Dec. 21	CAPRICORN Dec. 22-Jan. 19	AQUARIUS Jan. 20-Feb. 18	PISCES Feb. 19-May 20