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 2nd 2012)
	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 2012)
	Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September in the United States and Canada (spelled Labour Day). (September 3rd 2012)
	National Grandparents' Day takes place on the first Sunday after Labor Day in the United States and Canada. (September 9th 2012)
	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 16th
	Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown) Sunday September 16th 2012 and (ends at sundown) Tuesday September 18th 2012
	In Japan, Respect for the Aged Day is a national holiday celebrated annually to honor elderly citizens. Beginning in 2003 Respect for the Aged was changed to be celebrated on the third Monday of September of each year. (This year it is celebrated September 17th 2012)
	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 (This year it begins September 22nd 2012 10:49am EDT) in the northern hemisphere.
	This year Yom Kippur (begins sundown) (Tuesday October 25th 2012) and (ends sundown) (Wednesday October 26th 2012)
	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
Sat	1st	Moon in compassionate Pisces points the way to giving to others. But be careful not to be deceived into giving inappropriately.
Sun	2nd	Moon in fiery Aries can warm hearts or backside. Spontaneity rules.
Mon	3rd	Labor Day - Be mindful of responsibilities today, however, don't overdo, either. Work toward moderation.
Tue	4th	Communication helps you get to the bottom of things. Feel encouraged to ask questions.
Wed	5th	Travel goes well as does communication of all sorts. The key is paying attention.
Thur	6th	Venus moves into Leo and feelings of generosity can influence your choices. For today, Moon in reliable Taurus helps us stay focused.
Fri	7th	Gemini Moon has us all chatting, while a Sun/Jupiter aspect could lead to extravagance and/or exaggeration.
Sat	8th	The tendency to exaggerate or over do spending or eating continues and may surface in the media with perhaps news of the same.
Sun	9th	National Grandparents' Day - Moon in Cancer brings nostalgia and thoughts of home. Tidy up your surroundings and feel good.
Mon	10th	Good day for communications, especially if you plan an event or large party.
Tue	11th	Communicate with those you love and cherish, those especially close relatives or friends.
Wed	12th	Romance could be in the air, or just plain fun. Take time to play.
Thur	13th	You could discover your soul mate or your best friend, look around, today's a day for surprises.
Fri	14th	Finish up old business before tomorrow's New Moon. Moon in meticulous Virgo helps.
Sat	15th	New moon this evening suggests you spend the day clearing the way ahead for its energy. Focus your New Moon in virgo efforts on organizing.
Sun	16th	Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year (begins sundown) - Mercury moves into sweet Libra, and with the Moon there as well this must be the sweetest day in a long time. Art flows.
Mon	17th	Respect for the Aged Day in Japan - A good day to make adjustments. Analyze what needs changing and begin now. The next two days are powerful.
Tue	18th	Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year (ends sundown) - Pluto makes its station and turns direct. An important secret matter may come to light and lead to significant changes.
Wed	19th	*International 'Talk Like A Pirate Day'* (see below)** - Uranus and Pluto have been dancing a square dance for some time, and today they meet and do-si-do. Breakthroughs may be made if pursued with courage.
Thur	20th	Communication goes wild! Sit tight and ride the waves. Don't believe everything you hear unless or until you have some kind of proof.
Fri	21st	Moon in vigorous Sagittarius urges all to open the mind to new ways of perceiving and understanding.
Sat	22nd	Autumn Begins - Fall Equinox (First Day of Fall) - Moon in vigorous Sagittarius urges all to open the mind to new ways of perceiving and understanding.
Sun	23rd	Moon in practical Capricorn keeps us on track. Plan tasks
Mon	24th	Work energy is strong for the daytime; evening brings a change of pace. Have fun with friends.
Tue	25th	Yom Kippur (begins sundown) - Moon in friendly Aquarius has us meeting and greeting. Plan get-togethers now.
Wed	26th	Yom Kippur (Ends sundown) - If you need to make persuasive speech, today is a day to plan it. Conversations of all kinds bear fruit.
Thur	27th	Mars and Venus are at odds. Not a good day to make any important choices or purchases. Decide tomorrow.
Fri	28th	Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year (begins sundown) - Moon in loving Pisces brings out compassion. Seek those who need help and give what you can.
Sat	29th	Full Moon in Aries shines on all that is new and innovative. Use the energy to get projects into the air.
Sun	30th	Full Moon energy prevails, put it to good use however you wish.

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