July Birth Month at a Glance Birthstone: Ruby Flowers: Larkspur, water lily Zodiac: Cancer (June 21-July 22), Leo (July 23-August 22) Birth trees: Oak (June 10-July 7), Holly (July 8-August 4) Bird: Eagle Full Moon: Buck Moon Colors: Coral, yellow Welcome July! This month brings the height of summer’s radiance (for those in the Northern
June at a Glance Birthstones: pearl, moonstone, alexandrite Birth flowers: rose, honeysuckle Birth tree: oak Zodiac: Gemini (May 21 to June 20), Cancer (June 21 to July 22) Full Moon: Strawberry Moon (also Rose, Honey, or Mead Moon) Bird: dove. Colors: white and pale orange Solstice: June 20 or 21, longest day in the Northern
Strawberry Moon Quick Reference Strawberry Moon 2026: Monday, June 29, 2026, at 7:57 a.m. Eastern Time Moon sign: Capricorn (28 degrees), with the Sun across the wheel in Cancer Planning window: June 24 to July 4, 2026 Theme: home and family meet work and structure on the Cancer-Capricorn axis Other June Moon names: Honey Moon,
May Birth Month: Quick Reference Birthstone: Emerald (green, symbol of wisdom and intuition) Birth flowers: Lily of the valley (primary) and hawthorn (traditional) Birth tree: Hawthorn Zodiac signs: Taurus (April 20 to May 20), Gemini (May 21 to June 20) Bird of the month: Hummingbird Herbs: Mint (Taurus), thyme (Gemini) Colors: Green and lilac Full
April At A Glance Birthstone: Diamond, symbol of clarity, strength, and lasting love. Birth Flowers: Daisy (innocence) and Sweet Pea (gratitude, gentle goodbyes). Zodiac Signs: Aries (March 21 to April 19) and Taurus (April 20 to May 20). Birth Tree: Poplar (early April) and Willow (later April), in Celtic tree lore. Birth Month Bird: Duck.
Quick Reference: August Birthstones Modern stones: Peridot (primary), spinel, and sardonyx Primary color: Light olive-green (peridot) Meaning: Prosperity, strength, protection, and a sense of one’s destiny Mohs hardness: Peridot 6.5 to 7, spinel 8, sardonyx 6.5 to 7 Zodiac: Leo (July 23 to August 22) and Virgo (August 23 to September 22) Anniversary: Peridot marks
Seeing fat rabbits and birds this month? What does it mean when leaves hang on the boughs? We dug into the October weather lore archives to find the answers!
There are a lot of weather lore sayings surrounding the month of September. How many of these have you heard?
Native Americans had their own names and legends for the stars to teach lessons and explain the world around them. Read about them here.
‘Tis the season for decking the halls with red and green, but did you ever wonder why these colors are associated with Christmas? We explain.
