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 2nd 2013)
	Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown) Wednesday September 4th 2013 and (ends at sundown) Thursday September 6th 2013
	National Grandparents' Day takes place on the first Sunday after Labor Day in the United States and Canada. (September 8th 2013)
	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
	Yom Kippur (begins at sundown) Friday September 13th 2013 and (ends at sundown) Saturday September 14th 2013
	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 16th 2013)
	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 2013 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
Sun	1st	Cancer Moon suggests warm hospitality. Sun trining Pluto helps us make needed changes.
Mon	2nd	Labor Day - Moon in royal Leo makes for a majestic day. Play in the sun.
Tue	3rd	Happy Leo Moon brightens the task at hand. Generosity rules.
Wed	4th	Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year (begins sundown) - Efficient Virgo Moon makes it easy to finish up before the New Moon.
Thur	5th	New Moon in careful Virgo emphasizes details to be attended to. Remember your New Moon Abundance checks and your wish list.
Fri	6th	Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year (ends sundown) - A busy morning fills the time. Later lovely Libra Moon softens the view.
Sat	7th	Balancing Libra Moon brings ways to see both sides. Follow your heart.
Sun	8th	National Grandparents' Day - Enjoy your artistic efforts or simply appreciate the beauty of the day. Stress could stymie, don't strain yourself. Gentle Libra Moon soothes.
Mon	9th	Moon in strong Scorpio could help with a rough task or effort. Taking responsibility is paramount. Mercury into Libra makes decisions more tricky.
Tue	10th	Moon in passionate Scorpio encourages us to embrace what moves us.
Wed	11th	Venus into intense Scorpio heightens emotions. Moon in generous Sagittarius enhances hospitable efforts.
Thur	12th	Moon in jolly Sagittarius brings good humor to stressful situations.
Fri	13th	Yom Kippur (begins sundown) - Moon in jolly Sagittarius brings good humor to stressful situations.
Sat	14th	Yom Kippur (Ends sundown) - A day of potentially high impact. Vision may be cloudy. Stay out of conflicts. Expect the unexpected. Capricorn Moon helps steady us.
Sun	15th	Moon in friendly Aquarius suggests socializing. Ideas can flow.
Mon	16th	Respect for the Aged Day in Japan - Communications could take an unexpected turn. Aquarius Moon intensifies energy exchange.
Tue	17th	Moon in mystical Pisces may mean absentmindedness. Go with the flow.
Wed	18th	Moon in compassionate Pisces is enhanced by an active Venus. Feelings abound.
Thur	19th	*International 'Talk Like A Pirate Day'* (see below)** - Full Moon in Pisces ends a cycle. Karma is fulfilled; shed what is no longer viable.
Fri	20th	Vigorous Aries Moon intensifies energy as Pluto turns direct. Political fallout may be apparent
Sat	21st	Moon in fiery Aries inspires efforts to get going..
Sun	22nd	Autumn Begins - Fall Equinox (First Day of Fall) - Sun into Libra begins Fall. Moon in helpful Taurus brings out kindness.
Mon	23rd	Moon in steady Taurus gives a good start to the week.
Tue	24th	Moon in chatty Gemini hosts a fine day for communication.
Wed	25th	Errands are featured with Moon in zippy Gemini.
Thur	26th	A real feel good day; afternoon Moon in Cancer makes for good cooking and generous Jupiter brings on good vibes.
Fri	27th	Moon in home loving Cancer helps with refurbishing and redecorating.
Sat	28th	Beware of arguments over foolish choices. Sensitive Cancer Moon embraces nurturing.
Sun	29th	Mercury into Scorpio intensifies mental energy. Moon in playful Leo says have fun.
Mon	30th	Theatrics are likely under a Leo Moon. Enjoy the show.

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