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 3rd-9th 2009 is the 69th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Wikipedia - Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Official Site: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
	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 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.
	Ramadan (begins sundown) (August 21st 2009) Ramadan in 2009 starts on Friday, the 21st of August and will continue for 30 days until Saturday, the 19th of September. Based on sightability in North America, in 2009 Ramadan will start in North America a day later - on Saturday, the 22nd of August.
	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
Sat	1st	Choices made today could have far reaching consequences or effects. Educate yourself and choose wisely.
Sun	2nd	Mercury moves into Virgo and the mental focus turns to health and being of service. For today discover what you need to do and go to it.
Mon	3rd	The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held the first full week in August - The work week begins well with an opportunity to focus energy effectively.
Tue	4th	In the morning finish up what you have begun, later engage friends in plans and discussions.
Wed	5th	Full Moon in Aquarius with a Lunar Eclipse brings change, possibly with regard to friends and loved ones. Get in touch with those you have been missing.
Thur	6th	A Day of remembrance The bombing of Hiroshima 1945 - Visits are suggested, as is doing some volunteer work.
Fri	7th	If you go looking for it you may discover a wonderful bargain.
Sat	8th	Sympathy rules and this is a lovely weekend visit shut-ins or friends with difficulties that you can help.
Sun	9th	A Day of remembrance The bombing of Nagasaki 1945 - Take a walk in the woods or fields and tune in to the spirits of nature.
Mon	10th	Make sure you know what you are getting into before you act, then tackle something that has been an obstacle or has blocked your path.
Tue	11th	Look around you and choose how you will best spend your time.
Wed	12th	Persevere in what you have chosen. There is an opportunity to achieve a much desired goal.
Thur	13th	As obstacles arise, look for the lesson in them and the way will grow easier and clearer. This way you can succeed at whatever you attempt.
Fri	14th	Travel is indicated, or communication with friends and relations. Opportunity might knock so be ready.
Sat	15th	Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte - Mental activity is featured or you might seek out a friend for some fun.
Sun	16th	Family and home are featured now; enjoy both.
Mon	17th	There is a great deal of potential in this day: lessons to be learned, observations to be made, and opportunities to be grasped.
Tue	18th	Be careful driving or using sharp tools. Expect the unexpected. You can bring new ways of doing to a stressful situation.
Wed	19th	Look for opportunities to express your creativity.
Thur	20th	New Moon in Leo calls us all to fall in love and express it joyfully. Begin new creative projects and let them be as imaginative as possible.
Fri	21st	Ramadan (begins at sundown in the Middle East/Europe but starts a day later in North America) - Thinking outside the box is featured. Try something new and different.
Sat	22nd	You could enjoy a brief romantic interlude or find yourself engaged in an unusual yet wonderful experience. Sun into Virgo makes us feel practical.
Sun	23rd	Seek and you will find. You can refurbish or repair, restore or rediscover a treasure.
Mon	24th	Focus on good health and discover new ways to enhance it.
Tue	25th	Be careful to avoid hasty words and do not provoke arguments that could escalate. Mars into Cancer indicates an emphasis on home repair or building. Mercury into Libra suggests taking another look to be sure all is fair.
Wed	26th	There is a strong emphasis on change; to make it happen the way you wish, tackle that change with energy and good will. Venus into Leo suggests love is in the air for several weeks.
Thur	27th	Make plans to be with friends and share joyfully today and tomorrow.
Fri	28th	Communication is easy and will go smoothly with only a little effort.
Sat	29th	Discover what needs to be done and set about doing it today and tomorrow.
Sun	30th	Fulfilling obligations can be a joyful activity when you choose wisely.
Mon	31st	The day begins slowly, later you may discover ways to help friends and colleagues achieve their goals.

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