Posted on July 1, 2009 - by Andrew
The meaning of July
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July means Julius Caesar’s month. July was added to the year in 46 BC when he altered the Roman calendar and named a month after himself.
Gaius Julius Caesar was the Roman emperor who invaded Britain in 55BC. He was instrumental in changing Rome from a Republic to the militaristic Empire. It was Julius who was assassinated on the Ides of March by Brutus.
Events in July
- Tanabata
- Bon festival
Born in July?
Birthstone: Ruby
Flower: Larkspur
Tropical Zodiac: Cancer (June 21 to July 22) and Leo (July 23 to August 22
Sidereal Zodiac: Gemini (June 15 to July 16) and Cancer (July 17 to August 16)
In Pure Spirit
What does the month of July mean to you?
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