The meaning of July

July 1, 2009

Meanings

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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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5 Responses to “The meaning of July”

  1. roanne july jane Says:

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  4. julina b. salacot Says:

    my name is julina b. salacot and i born in july 5,1998

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