HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (September)

	Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in SEPTEMBER: Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley
	Month Long September Events: The German Oktoberfest and the Chinese August Moon festival (more correctly called the Mid-Autumn Festival) both occur in September. September is also Library Card Sign-Up Month.
	Week Long Events in September:
	Other Names For September: In Croatian, September is called Rujan, meaning red month (leaves turn red before falling). In Czech, September is called září, meaning glow or shine. In Finnish, September is called syyskuu, meaning autumn month. In Polish, September is called wrzesień, month when calluna flowers emerge. In Tigrinya and Amharic, September is called meskerem which is also the month when the yellow flowers of the same name blossom marking the beginning of the New year according to the ancient Christian orthodox calendars of Eritrea and Ethiopia as well as the start of the greatest harvest season in most parts of both countries. In Turkish, September is called Eylül, (arabian - eylûl), syriac-arabian 'aylûl' means 'Grape'. Thus the meaning might be "Grape Month". Another, more likely, possibility might be from the hebrew month Elul.
	September is the ninth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of four Gregorian months with 30 days
	In Latin, septi means "seven" and septem means "seventh"; September was in fact the seventh month of the Roman calendar until 153 BC
	September begins on the same day of the week as December, every year
	In Australia and New Zeland, Father's Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. (September 2nd 2007)
	In Venice, on the first Sunday of September the regata storica is held, a parade as prelude to the rowing contests known as regattas. (September 2nd-3rd 2007)
	Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September in the United States and Canada (spelled Labour Day). (September 3rd 2007)
	National Grandparents' Day takes place on the first Sunday after Labor Day in the United States and Canada. (September 9th 2007)
	In the United States, September 11th is Patriot's Day. also known for the Terrorist attacks on World Trade Center on September 11, 2001
	Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown) (September 12th 2007)
	Ramadan (begins sundown) (September 13th 2007)
	In Japan, Respect for the Aged Day is a national holiday celebrated on the third Monday of September. (September 17th 2007)
	In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15
	In Mexico, Independence Day (Grito de Dolores) is celebrated September 16th
	September 19th is International Talk Like A Pirate Day 'Arhhh' or as Capt Jack Sparrow says - 'Savvy ?' Some notable Audio clip quotes of Capt Jack Sparrow from the movie (Pirates of The Caribbean). ♪ The name is: 'Captain Jack Sparrow - Savvy?' ♪ Capt Jack on - 'Dishonest Men' ♪ Capt Jack on - 'The Black Pearl and Freedom' ♪ Capt Jack confuses two soldiers - 'Truth' ♪ Capt Jack asks Elizabeth - 'Why The Rum Gone?' Click here for the Pirate Speak translator.
	Autumn begins (First day of Fall). The Fall Equinox named the autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere and the vernal or spring equinox in the southern hemisphere occurs on dates varying from 21 September to 24 September (in UTC). This year it is (September 23rd 2007 5:51am EDT) in the northern hemisphere.
	In the Netherlands the third Tuesday in September is known as prinsjesdag or the opening of the Dutch parliamentary year. The government presents its annual budget. The queen rides to the parliament in a gilded coach and reads the plans for the coming year to the Staten-generaal. (September 22nd 2007)
	September is also the name of a female Swedish singer, author of the dance hit song "Satellites".
	World War II started on September 1, 1939 with Adolf Hitler's invasion of Poland. It ended on September 2, 1945 with Japan's formal surrender
	September in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to March in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa
	September begins on the same day of the week as December every year
	September's flower is the aster or morning glory.
	September's birthstone is the sapphire
More:	Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (September): ThinkQuest.Org - Holiday Insights.Com - Brownie Locks

Day	Date	Astrology
Sat	1st	The month begins with smooth sailing for gardening, shopping, little household organizing chores or just about any work you wish.
Sun	2nd	Leos breathe a sigh of relief, Virgos be prepared to bear down. Saturn moves into Virgo for a 2 plus year stay. Although you might feel a bit lazy, this is a good day to take care of responsibilities, large or small. At night avoid arguments or loaded subject matter.
Mon	3rd	Labor Day - This could be an awkward day or one to be especially mindful. You might feel like going for the gold, and if you do, keep a sharp eye out for accidental missteps. Extreme caution in driving or handling machinery is recommended.
Tue	4th	A bouncy day, merry and light, seek friends to chat with or attend to communications of all sorts.
Wed	5th	Mercury moves into Libra today, suddenly we’re all equivocating! You want everything to come out even and it won’t. Refurbishing the home is fun.
Thur	6th	Gather with family or have friends over for a meal. Real estate is featured also.
Fri	7th	Pluto turns direct today. What will it set in motion? Some feel the dirt will emerge from under the rug into the light of day and much will be revealed. Time will tell. For today, pick something intense to do and go for it.
Sat	8th	It’s Venus’ turn to go direct. Rewards for good behavior are due. Choices become more obvious and easier. Romance flourishes, have a pleasant day! PM Be careful not to get involved in anything shady or be deceived with false promises.
Sun	9th	National Grandparents' Day - Excitement can be yours if you let go and allow for the unexpected.
Mon	10th	Good day for accomplishing lots of small nitty gritty tasks or making order from chaos.
Tue	11th	Patriot's Day - A New Moon Eclipse, always useful for clearing out what’s used up helps us eliminate the old to make way for the new.
Wed	12th	Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown) - An easy day yet you could get caught in indecision if you let yourself look at too many options. Stay focused and you’ll do just fine
Thur	13th	Ramadan (begins sundown)Opportunities abound. Look for ways to make adjustments that will relieve pressure or enhance mobility.
Fri	14th	You can get to the end of the rainbow if you just keep your eye on the prize. Discover creative ways to interrelate with others. Later, make a date with your beloved.
Sat	15th	Your passion can be applied to a person or to a course of action. Either way you can dig in and enjoy whoever or whatever you love.
Sun	16th	Indulge your passion, read a mystery, or get to the bottom of something that has puzzled you.
Mon	17th	Respect for the Aged Day in Japan - You could face opposition or you could make a remarkable discovery of a new way to accomplish what you need to. Choose wisely.
Tue	18th	Spiritual gatherings or theatrical pursuits are featured. Visit a medium or a movie theater depending on your particular inclination.
Wed	19th	*International 'Talk Like A Pirate Day'* (see below)** - Obstacles and obstructions can be signposts that you need to look for different ways or different opportunities. Timing is everything.
Thur	20th	Hard work pays off even more than usual. Choose your goals well.
Fri	21st	If you feel pulled in several different directions blame it on the stars. The spiritual needs versus the material needs can be balanced now.
Sat	22nd	Yom Kippur (begins sundown) - Seek what is truly meaningful in your life and put your heart into attaining it. Let go of what is unnecessary or meaningless.
Sun	23rd	Autumn Begins - Fall Equinox (First Day of Fall) - The Autumn Equinox brings night and day into balance and then the days grow shorter than the nights. Take advantage of the energy of the time for important changes.
Mon	24th	Opportunities for change and growth are in the wind. Let it fill your sails.
Tue	25th	Sympathy for those less fortunate is featured. Find ways to be of service.
Wed	26th	A Harvest Full Moon fills the sky. Energy is high and you could overdo or get so enthusiastic you promise more than you can fulfill. Enjoy the energy.
Thur	27th	Mercury moves into Scorpio and getting to the bottom of things seems more important over the next weeks. Seize this day and run with it.
Fri	28th	Mars moves into Cancer which might energize the real estate market as well as encourage more people to do home repairs.
Sat	29th	A good steady day to get chores done or catch up on shopping.
Sun	30th	Call friends and have some fun together or catch up on everyone’s doings. It’s a chatty day.

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