August facts, and correspondences

.August is the eighth month of the Gregorian and Julian Calendars. It was originally called Sextilis, as it was the sixth month of the Roman Calendar year but it was renamed by the Roman Senate to honor Caesar Augustus in the year 8 BCE

Full Moon Names "Celtic" Tree Moon - either Holly or Hazel, Celtic - Dispute Moon. Native American(Various) - Full Sturgeon Moon, Green Corn Moon, Grain Moon, Red Moon, Fruit Moon, Women's Moon, Colonial American - Dog Day Moon. Other - Lightening Moon, Thunder Moon, Storm Moon

The new moon in August will be in the sign of Leo if it occurs early in the month or the sign of Virgo if it occurs later in the month.

Symbols of the Month of August
Birthstone for August: Peridot or Sardonyx
Birthflower for August: Gladiolus or Poppy

Correspondences

Nature Spirits: Dryads
Herbs: Chamomile, St. Johns wort, bay angelica, fennel, rue, orange
Colors: Yellow, gold
Flowers: Sunflower, marigold
Scents: Frankincense, heliotrope
Stones: Cat's eye, carnelian, jasper, fire agate
Trees: Hazel, alder, cedar..