There are many reasons why July is a fabulous month. Please keep on reading to learn which July Fun Facts, Special Days, and Folklore delights me. Perhaps you'll find some new July things to love too. 💓
The unique symbols for people born during the month of July include a birthstone, 2 birth month flowers, and 2 astrological signs. Please look below to discover what they are.
Ruby is the birthstone of July
Fiery red rubies have been
prized throughout the ages and called the “King of Precious Stones.” They attract
attention and dazzle, primarily because their deep red color is eye-catching, and produced by traces of the mineral, red chromium.
Larkspurs belong to a group of tall showy flowers that bloom in beautiful colors including purple, blue, red, yellow, or white. The petals fuse together forming a spur and hence the flower's name.
Water lily, the second July Birth Flower thrives in water as the name implies. Water lily blossom colors range from white to pink, yellow, red, or blue flowers; many of these are of hybrid origin.
There are 2 Star Signs in July
For those born July 1st through July 22nd, the star sign is Cancer. For those born on or after July 23rd, the star sign is Leo.
Those born under the sign of Cancer are said to be loyal friends with great emotional depth.
Those born under the sign of
Leo are said to be very proud people who display great leadership.
More Things to Love about July
The lunar landing happened on July 16, 1969.
July is a great month to go plastic-free and celebrate "Plastic Free July."
July is the second summer
month after June. Its place in the calendar provides time to get used to hotter weather, but plenty of time to swim, play sports, or have many daylight hours to play.
There are several countries which have their Independence Day during the month of July.
The 4th of July is Independence Day in the USA, with fireworks, cookouts, and informal gatherings.
July is usually the warmest month in the Northern Hemisphere, and it can get mega hot. To avoid dehydration, it's key to drink plenty of water. Strong summer rays make wearing sunscreen every day an important thing to remember.
July 15th is National Give Something Away Day. This is an ideal time to donate items and money, give of your time, and share your bounty.
To encourage additional generosity and love in July read Best Ways to Inspire Gratitude with Affirmations.
Sometimes the hot, long
days of July are called the "dog days of summer."
Because the temperature climbs in July, it's best to move more slowly than usual. Some people even take an afternoon siesta to relieve stress and restore equilibrium.
July is a good month to catch up on fun reading. See "Summertime and Reading is Easy and Awesome" for book ideas.
July is a wonderful month to serve the best tomato gazpacho soup to cool off.
In the southern hemisphere, July is, on average, the coldest month of the year, being the second month of winter.
I always eat a lot of fruits and veggies in July and I researched these:
Read about in-season crops in the southern hemisphere during July.
See which fruit is in season here in the northern hemisphere this July.
Discover three northern hemisphere in-season summer veggies that are health superstars.
July was named after Julius Caesar, and chosen by the Roman senate, because Caesar was born in July.
July 30th is International Day of Friendship, designated by the United Nations General Assembly to honor and give thanks for worldwide relationships that promote peace, unity, and understanding.
July Folklore sayings include the following:
Ne’er trust a July sky.
If ant hills are high in July, the coming
winter will be hard.
No tempest, good July.
Whatever July and August do not boil, September cannot fry.
The Buck Full Moon in July, Brightest Full Moon of the Year
July’s full moon,
the Buck Full Moon occurs on Monday, July 3rd and reaches its peak illumination at 7:39 am EDT. It's the biggest, brightest super moon of the
year. Here's why it’s called the Buck Moon.
No matter how busy or laid back July is for you, wishing you a fabulous month of July fun and happenings to enjoy. 🎈🎡🎵🎇
Before you go, please comment below. Which fun facts and July pastimes appeal to you?
Which hemisphere do you live in and how do you celebrate special days that fall in the month of July? I'd love to know.
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