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: It is the start of the academic year in many countries in the Northern Hemisphere. On the first Sunday of September, the regata storica parade is staged in Venice, as prelude to the rowing contests known as regattas Labor Day (Labour Day in Canada) is observed on the first Monday in September in the United States. In India, Teachers' Day is celebrated on September 5. The date is the birthday of the second President of India, academic philosopher Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan. In Japan, Respect for the Aged Day is a national holiday celebrated on the third Monday of September. The Autumnal Equinox Day is also a national holiday. In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 to October 15. Peter Brock and Steve Irwin, two prominent Australians, both died in September. In Mexico, Independence Day is celebrated September 15. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, National Heroes' Day is celebrated September 16. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, Independence Day is celebrated September 19. National Grandparents' Day takes place on the first Sunday after Labor Day in the United States and Canada . In the United States, September 11 is Patriot Day (not to be confused with Patriots Day), in remembrance of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. In the Netherlands the third Tuesday in September is known as prinsjesdag. 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 States-general The 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). In the pagan wheel of the year the spring equinox is the time of Ostara and the autumn equinox is that of Mabon. In KwaZulu-Natal, king Shaka is commemorated on the last Sunday of September. Counterintuitively, the German Oktoberfest and the Chinese August Moon festival (more correctly called the Mid-Autumn Festival) both occur in September. In New Zealand , Father's Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. In Australia, Father's Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. In Australia, the Rugby League Grand Final is played on the last Sunday of September. In Australia, the AFL Grand Final is played on the last Saturday of September. September 1 is celebrated as the beginning of Eritrea's 30 year armed struggle for independence from Ethiopia, which began in September of 1961 and ended in May of 1991.
	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 7th 2008)
	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 2008)
	Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September in the United States and Canada (spelled Labour Day). (September 1st 2008)
	National Grandparents' Day takes place on the first Sunday after Labor Day in the United States and Canada. (September 7th 2008)
	Rosh Hashanah (begins sundown) (September 12th 2008)
	Ramadan (begins sundown) (September 1st 2008) Ramadan in 2008 will start on Monday, the 1st of September and will continue for 30 days until Tuesday, the 30th of September. Based on sightability in North America, in 2008 Ramadan will start in North America a day later - on Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
	In Japan, Respect for the Aged Day is a national holiday celebrated on the third Monday of September. (September 15th 2008)
	In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th.
	In Mexico, Independence Day (Grito de Dolores) is celebrated September 15th to 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 22 September to 25 September (in UTC). This year it is (September 22nd 2008 3:44pm 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-general. (September 22nd 2008)
	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
Mon	1st	Labor Day also Ramadan (begins at sundown in the Middle East/Europe but starts a day later in North America) - The month begins gently, bringing a "take it easy" air to the festivities.
Tue	2nd	Even though it's back to work, the relaxed atmosphere continues. Balance work and rest with play.
Wed	3rd	Energy abounds this evening and carries over to the next day. Plan to be active. The evening has very "feel good" quality to it. Enjoy!
Thur	4th	Still feeling good, you might need to watch spending or general consumption to avoid excess.
Fri	5th	Today is more intense and can be good for digging into piles and organizing them.
Sat	6th	Think big, plan big, have interesting discussions or just enjoy a jaunt.
Sun	7th	National Grandparents' Day - You might be disappointed or have difficulties if you expect too much or overdo. Yet that could be fun too!
Mon	8th	Here is an amazing day and one to watch. There could also be heavy weather or unusual news events. Long delayed rewards can come due. Mental energy is high. Travel or communications can be swift and sure.
Tue	9th	More rewards, gifts, or opportunities to give are in the wind. Enjoy
Wed	10th	Everything quiets down now and it's back to business. Stay with the program and all goes smoothly.
Thur	11th	Seek opportunities to manifest what you wish. The energy is available for you to use.
Fri	12th	New ideas and unusual ways to accomplish your goals are apparent now. Think outside the box.
Sat	13th	Here's a day to relax, enjoy and share with those you hold dear. Help a friend in need if you can.
Sun	14th	Fashion and conversation are highlighted; have a fun time putting on a show or going to one.
Mon	15th	Respect for the Aged Day in Japan - A lovely full moon brings what has been planted to fruition. Enjoy your harvest.
Tue	16th	A good day to begin what needs doing and get it off the ground.
Wed	17th	If you feel confused, blame it on the stars. You might wish to put off any choices until you feel more decisive.
Thur	18th	Continue with what you have begun. You might reap rewards later toward evening.
Fri	19th	*International 'Talk Like A Pirate Day'* (see below)** - Confusion may surround conversation or communication, especially later in the day. Do your thinking early, then be creative rather than rational.
Sat	20th	There is an intensity to the day that is best put to use digging into something unpleasant or painful.
Sun	21st	Be cautious in taking action to be sure you are headed in the right direction. Move slowly for best results.
Mon	22nd	Autumn Begins - Fall Equinox (First Day of Fall) - Sun into Libra: the Equinox has arrived. There is an opportunity to direct healing energy or access it when you initiate the action.
Tue	23rd	A high energy day is available so plan something requiring plenty of it. Venus into Scorpio later indicates more passionate impetus to choices.
Wed	24th	Mercury turns retrograde today. It's time to focus on activities that begin with "re" and avoid buying or beginning anything unless necessary.
Thur	25th	A good day to look up an old flame you have been missing or even to run into one unexpectedly.
Fri	26th	Organizing and getting your office or home cleaned up is a good task for today.
Sat	27th	Continue the cleaning, clearing and organizing process. You'll feel good doing it and get lots done.
Sun	28th	Unclear thinking can be turned into meditation or the potential for a spiritual experience. Plan an easy day.
Mon	29th	Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year (begins sundown) - New Moon in Libra brings a sweet opportunity to review the past and assess it for whatever changes you wish to make as this new moon cycle begin.
Tue	30th	The month closes with more opportunities for a new take on what works and what does not as you look back in order to move forward.

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