The Birth Month of September

Modern Birthstone:  Sapphire

"A maiden born when rustling leaves are blowing in the September breeze,
A sapphire on her brow should bind, 'twill cure diseases of the mind."

William T. Fernie, MD The Occult and Curative Powers of Precious Stones Harper & Row San Francisco; 1973

A Description of Character for those born in September

• Suave and alluring
• Careful, cautious and a deep thinker
• A worrier
• Likes to criticize, often believes they are being helpful
• Naturally quiet, but able to talk well when impassioned over a subject
• Calm and cool
• Kind and sympathetic
• Analytical, always concerned with details
• Trustworthy, loyal and honest
• Works well alone and within a group
• Sensitive to all criticism
• Good memory
• Clever and knowledgeable
• Loves to research, learn and study
• Likes being in control
• Able to motivate oneself
• Understanding
• Secretive
• Loves sports, leisure and traveling
• Hardly shows emotions
• Picky, especially in relationships
• Loves wild things, has a desire to tame them

Botanical Correspondence for the Month of September
Flower of the Month: Aster or Morning Glory

Birth Stones and Gems for the Month of September
Modern: Sapphire
Traditional: Sapphire
Spiritual: Agate, Lapis Lazuli 

Birth Stone Lore:

Sapphires are available in a variety of colours, the most popular and common being that of blue.  They are known for aiding travelers, providing fair weather and for healing and calming energies.  Sapphires are also known as a faith stone, bringing the wearer closer to their Gods and aiding them in finding a deeper sense of spirituality.

Agate can connect one with Nature, especially in any form of tree magicks.  It is also useful in absorbing stressful energies and aiding in the healing of headaches or body aches and pains.

The Egyptians claimed Lapis Lazuli as a royal stone, and it can imbue it’s wearer with the properties of nobility and grace.  It is a stone used by those who wish to strengthen their minds, it grants insight and wisdom.
 

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Crafted by Eira Alarches.
Sources:
Forwarded E-mail 'Your child's birthstone and personality', original post @ SheKnows.com
The Wicca Spellbook by Gerina Dunwich
The Master Book of Herbalism by Paul Beyerl
Cunninghams's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham
Smithsonian Rock and Gem by Ronald Louis Bonewitz
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer and Gisela Schreiber

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