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: Edinburgh Festival is an internationally famous arts festival that takes place during August National Immunization Awareness Month. National Psoriasis Awareness Month. In many European countries, August is the holiday month for most workers. In the United States, August is National Back to School month. Some US School districts and systems return to school in August others in September. 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).
	Other Month Long Events in August: Twins Day celebration in Twinsburg, Ohio. The first celebration of Twins Day occurred in 1975 with twins from Ohio and surrounding states. This event today brings twins from all over the world. Twins from countries like France, Japan, and even Asia come to this event. The French newspaper Le Monde, television reporters from Qatar-based Al Jazeera to the BBC cover this event. High School fall sports practices and band practices begin across the United States.
	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 Swedish, the month is named augusti, literally plural of the Latin augustus - "the venerable". In Finnish, the month is called elokuu, meaning "month of reaping" or literally, "month of life". 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 Polish, the month is called sierpień, meaning "month of sickle". In French, the month is called août. In Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian, the month is called agosto. In Japanese, the month is called hachigatsu (八月), meaning, simply, "eighth month." In Russian, the month is called Avgust (Авгуcт) In Greek, the month is called Augoustos (Αύγουστος') In Dutch, the month is called Augustus In Latvian, the month is called Augusts In Lithuanian, the month is called rugpjūtis In Welsh, the month is called Awst In Croatian, the month is called kolovoz
	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 1st is Swiss National Day, a public holiday in Switzerland.
	August 4, 1944 Anne Frank was discovered by the Schutzstaffel in Germany.
	August 6 is National Salvadoran-American Day in the United States.
	August 6, 1806 Emperor Francis II of the Holy Roman Empire lays down the Roman Imperial Crown and renounces all claims on this throne.
	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 8, 2008 The 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China begin. The Olympics run from August 8-24th
	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 France, 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, 1959 Hawaii became the 50th state of the United States of America. The third Friday of August was designated Statehood Day, a state holiday.
	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 25 thru 27th. The 2008 Democratic National Convention begins in Denver, Colorado.
	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
Fri	1st	New Moon Eclipse indicates the potential for change to be made or to happen, most especially in the area of romance and loved ones.
Sat	2nd	A practical day is presented, good for working on finances or tidying.
Sun	3rd	Organizing the tool shed or the attic might be easy today.
Mon	4th	The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held the first full week in August - At work find time to tidy your desk, filing cabinets or you name it. Passionate encounters are highlighted for the evening.
Tue	5th	Communicate your needs, necessary changes can easily be made now.
Wed	6th	The bombing of Hiroshima 1945 - Venus into practical Virgo features household purchases, loving care. Today choices between action and inaction, plans of all sorts or discussions of the future ought to take place but final decisions need to be on hold.
Thur	7th	Intense energy can mean complaints or enhanced focus, you choose!
Fri	8th	2008 Summer Olympics Begin in Beijing China - Put in your time making needed changes and then take off for fun.
Sat	9th	The bombing of Nagasaki 1945 - Passionate discussion or important communication around what's needed might help resolve long standing difficulties.
Sun	10th	Mercury moves into Virgo, minds run along practical tracks for the next while. Today expand your horizons and dream big!
Mon	11th	Travel or dream, the choice is yours. You might not get much done, so plan a relaxed day.
Tue	12th	A practical day brings thoughts of what to do and how. Good day for making any necessary arrangements.
Wed	13th	You can get what you have been hoping for provided you deserve it. Apply for any wished for position or seek a reward you have earned.
Thur	14th	Work diligently and use the daytime energy well then plan to be social or at least sociable at night.
Fri	15th	Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte - The moon is almost full and you might not get much done. Plan a get-together with friends or associates and enjoy life to the fullest.
Sat	16th	Full Moon Eclipse signals a potential for big doings with friends; a meditation focused on making important planetary changes could pay off.
Sun	17th	Discord may overshadow a potential for a truly fine spiritual experience. Be mindful and dispel negative energy before it can grow.
Mon	18th	Back to business as usual, however you might feel warm, fuzzy feelings for the unfortunate or afflicted so act on your best impulse.
Tue	19th	Mars into Libra emphasizes the law and legal proceedings over the next while. Today start any new projects you want to complete within 4 weeks.
Wed	20th	Continue with planned beginnings and/or activities of a physical sort. Evening could bring passion and joyful union.
Thur	21st	What you purchase today may be just what you have been wanting. Afternoon or evening shopping is featured.
Fri	22nd	Sun into Virgo for a month brings us into a practical mode. Today we feel expansive yet ready to buckle down and finish up so as to have fun later
Sat	23rd	Original solutions to longstanding problems are featured. Don't seek for money to buy something, look for the potential to trade, barter, or win it. If it is difficult to focus on this active, energetic day, slow down.
Sun	24th	Though tempted not to, take the day for fun; leave work for Monday.
Mon	25th	Communication is featured today; PM focus on home, family.
Tue	26th	Real estate matters and home improvements are featured.
Wed	27th	Agree to disagree or work to get to the bottom of stressful issues.
Thur	28th	Mercury into Libra signals mental emphasis on the arts and on relationships for a while. Today, mind your tongue; avoid careless criticism.
Fri	29th	Be kind even if tempted not to be, what goes around could hurt when it comes around.
Sat	30th	Another New Moon signals more new beginnings but wait until 4 PM to get started. Venus into Libra signals good energy for the arts for a while.
Sun	31st	Take time to care for those in need or see what needs to be done to improve your health.

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