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 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. 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 The Philippines celebrates August as the Buwan ng Wika ("Language Month") In the United States, August is National Back to School month. Some US School districts and systems return to school in August. In the United States, August is National Goat Cheese Month. American Adventures Month Audio Appreciation Month Black Business Month Cataract Awareness Month Children's Eye Health and Safety Month Children's Vision and Learning Month Get Ready for Kindergarten Month Happiness Happens Month Inventors' Month Neurosurgery Outreach Month Panini Month Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month What Will Be Your Legacy Month
	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. During the first week of August in Wales, the National Eisteddfod of Wales is held, in which many aspects of Welsh art and culture are celebrated. During the first week of August in Sweden, the Medieval Week of Wisby in Gotland is held each year. During the first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held the first full week in August each year. The middle week of August is the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. The Pennsic War, a massive gathering of the Society for Creative Anachronism, takes place about the first week of August every year. The first week of August is "Indian Week" for the Penobscot Tribe in Old Town, Maine. In this week, members of the Penobscot Tribe from all over Maine venture to the Penobscot Indian Island Reservation in Old Town and take part in games, Native American arts and crafts, pow-wows, cook-outs, etc.
	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 5th is International Beer Day, a holiday in celebration of beer.
	August 6th is National Salvadoran-American Day in the United States.
	August 6th, 1806 Emperor Francis II of the Holy Roman Empire lays down the Roman Imperial Crown and renounces all claims on this throne.
	August 6th, is Bolivia's Independence Day
	In 1945 the end of the Second World War was brought about following the August 6th bombing of Hiroshima and August 9th 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 9th-15th 2010 is the 70th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Wikipedia - Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Official Site: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.
	August 9th, 1965 Singapore separated from the Federation of Malaysia and became independent.
	August 9th, in South Africa is National Women's Day
	August 10th, 1812 Ecuador became an independent country
	August 10th, 1947 Pakistan became independent (included East Bengal region as a whole).
	August 15th, Catholic, Feast of the Assumption
	August 15th, 1769 Corsica France, birth of Napoleon Bonaparte.
	August 15th, 1945 Korea became an independent country.
	August 15th, 1947 India became an independent country
	August 17th, 1945 Indonesia became an independent country
	August 19th, 1945 Vietnam's August Revolution succeeded.
	August 21st, 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 11th 2010) Ramadan in 2010 starts on Wednesday, the 11th of August and will continue for 30 days until Thursday, the 9th of September. Based on sightability in North America, in 2010 Ramadan will start in North America a day later - on Saturday, the 12th of August.
	August 21st, 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 25th, 1825 Uruguay became independent from Brazil
	August 31st, 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
Sun	1st	Energy is good today for trying new things or going on an adventure.
Mon	2nd	This is a good day to focus and plod along. Later there could be bad weather, explosions, or revelations of concealed crime or fiscal chicanery.
Tue	3rd	This is a good day to focus and plod along. Later there could be bad weather, explosions, or revelations of concealed crime or fiscal chicanery.
Wed	4th	This could be a strenuous day to begin with—see Tue. After noon things lighten up.
Thur	5th	5 Visits, conversations, communications are all appropriate now. You may discover new likes or dislikes over the next several days.
Fri	6th	A Day of remembrance The bombing of Hiroshima 1945 - Venus moves into her own sign of Libra, emphasizing the arts and the practice of fairness. For today, you might feel somewhat uncomfortable without really knowing why. Take time to meditate or exercise and feel better.
Sat	7th	Venus moves into her own sign of Libra, emphasizing the arts and the practice of fairness. For today, you might feel somewhat uncomfortable without really knowing why. Take time to meditate or exercise and feel better.
Sun	8th	Venus moves into her own sign of Libra, emphasizing the arts and the practice of fairness. For today, you might feel somewhat uncomfortable without really knowing why. Take time to meditate or exercise and feel better.
Mon	9th	The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is held the first full week in August (Aug 9th - Aug 15th 2010) and A Day of remembrance The bombing of Nagasaki 1945 - New Moon in Leo calls us to be romantic. If you so desire it's a good day to conceive a child. You could feel torn between two good choices. Explore potential before choosing, or wait a while before any commitment.
Tue	10th	Passion could be distracting or enhancing. Keep a firm hand on the wheel. Hold up on big decisions. Do nothing because of guilty feelings.
Wed	11th	Ramadan (begins at sundown in the Middle East/Europe but starts a day later in North America, see below for details) - An excellent day to do whatever you need to get done.
Thur	12th	Continue any good work begun yesterday. Enjoy a pleasant evening.
Fri	13th	A gentle day to enhance relationships. Uranus backs into Pisces until next year to finish up its work.
Sat	14th	Any beautification project can go well now, whether in or out of doors.
Sun	15th	Birth of Napoleon Bonaparte - Regardless what you are doing have a passionate day
Mon	16th	Be aware that generous spirits need to balance heart and mind. Only offer what you know you can give.
Tue	17th	Today's potential is for making good plans and any form of helpfulness from morning until night.
Wed	18th	Think outside the box. Today is also good for travel.
Thur	19th	Plan to be busy as much is going on. You can set or else accomplish your goals. Later, meditate or attend a spiritual music festival or concert.
Fri	20th	Mercury turns retrograde today until Sept. 12. All that is "re" is now appropriate: retrain, refurbish, recall, restore, reiterate, reorganize etc. Rediscover a creative project and finish it now.
Sat	21st	An old ignored responsibility could resurface to trouble you or others. Only try to change what really needs changing.
Sun	22nd	Gatherings for the greater good work well today. Enjoy doing what you can to be helpful.
Mon	23rd	Sun moves into Virgo bringing a sense of organization or reorganization with it. Join a group that's helping out.
Tue	24th	Full Moon in Pisces inspires compassion and commitment to a cause.
Wed	25th	Full Moon in Pisces inspires compassion and commitment to a cause.
Thur	26th	Embrace what you truly love and cherish. Seek any needed healing treatments.
Fri	27th	If you have projects begun then neglected, this is the time to get back to them.
Sat	28th	Research interesting or innovative ways to resolve problems.
Sun	29th	You can get lots done with your plants, indoors or out. Enjoy!
Mon	30th	If you feel lazy, blame it on the stars. Attend to business early, then go for a walk in nature.
Tue	31st	Finish the month with review of all you have accomplished and plan now for the future based on your past performance.

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