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
	Labor Day is observed on the first Monday in September in the United States and Canada (spelled Labour Day). (September 1st 2014)
	In Australia and New Zeland, Father's Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of September. (September 7th 2014)
	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 7th 2014)
	National Grandparents' Day takes place on the first Sunday after Labor Day in the United States and Canada. (September 7th 2014)
	In the United States, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15th to October 15th.
	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 15th 2014)
	In Mexico, Independence Day (Grito de Dolores) is celebrated September 16th
	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 16th 2014)
	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.
	Rosh Hashanah (begins at sundown) Wednesday September 24th 2014 and (ends at sundown) Friday September 26th 2014
	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 23rd 2014 10:49am EDT) in the northern hemisphere.
	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 - Hospitable Sagittarius Moon suggests family and friends get-together.
Tue	2nd	Philosophical Sagittarius Moon gets us to thinking. Mercury moves into Libra; making decisions gets trickier
Wed	3rd	Athletic Sagittarius Moon gets us moving, Evening Capricorn Moon helps organize for tomorrow. Sun trine Pluto is good for personal transformation
Thur	4th	Ambitious Capricorn Moon is helpful for setting goals.
Fri	5th	Persistent Capricorn Moon helps accomplishment, later gregarious Aquarius Moon gathers friends. Venus into Virgo focuses us on cleanliness.
Sat	6th	Quirky Aquarius Moon brings unusual ideas and activities
Sun	7th	National Grandparents' Day - Altruistic Aquarius Moon shines the focus on good causes. Later compassionate Pisces Moon invites us to help those in need.
Mon	8th	Kindly Pisces Full Moon inspires charity and sympathy; seek to do good.
Tue	9th	Spacey Pisces Moon makes it difficult to concentrate. Plan time to meditate. Mercury square Pluto suggests working to resolve conflicts
Wed	10th	Energetic Aries Moon says plan beginnings and initiate action
Thur	11th	Active Aries Moon keeps us moving. Venus opposing Neptune suggests a spiritual approach. Mercury sextile Jupiter teaches moderation.
Fri	12th	Steady Taurus Moon keeps us focused. Sun sextile Saturn helps with problem solving. Mercury opposing Uranus tomorrow tweaks inspiration today
Sat	13th	Earthy Taurus Moon helps with gardening. Mars into Sagittarius gives a philanthropic twist to activity.
Sun	14th	Chatty Gemini Moon keeps tongues and fingers flying, Venus trine Pluto deepens passion, enhances positive change.
Mon	15th	Respect for the Aged Day in Japan - Gossipy Gemini Moon spreads the news.
Tue	16th	Loving Cancer Moon inspires us to nurture friends and family
Wed	17th	Shy Cancer Moon can keep us in our shells today. Plan to be quiet
Thur	18th	Food focused Cancer Moon makes a good day for grocery shopping
Fri	19th	*International 'Talk Like A Pirate Day'* (see below)** - Romantic Leo Moon gets us thinking of love and loved ones.
Sat	20th	Theatrical Leo Moon calls us to play and have fun.
Sun	21st	Picky Virgo Moon makes for tidying, Venus sextile Saturn creates good relationship potential; later Mars square Neptune invites mistakes and misunderstandings--be mindful
Mon	22nd	Persnickety Virgo Moon brings a critical viewpoint. Pluto turns direct, fosters new energy for renewal. Late night Equinox begins with Sun into Libra.
Tue	23rd	Autumn Begins - Fall Equinox (First Day of Fall) - Careful Virgo Moon ushers in the Fall.
Wed	24th	Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year (begins sundown) - Fair Minded New Moon in Libra calls us to balance in our lives.
Thur	25th	Beauty loving Libra Moon suggests we seek ways to enhance surroundings. Jupiter trining Uranus helps with unusual solutions
Fri	26th	Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year (ends sundown) - Detective Scorpio Moon helps us dig deep to discover solutions
Sat	27th	Passionate Scorpio Moon calls us to embrace loved ones. Mercury into Scorpio suggests resolving mysteries
Sun	28th	Quality control Scorpio Moon assists in cleaning up.
Mon	29th	Generous Sagittarius Moon suggests helping those in need. Venus into Libra makes shopping decisions difficult
Tue	30th	Hospitable Sagittarius Moon suggests taking a friend to lunch

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