Scribbles Monthly Inspiration - Hello, August!

Welcome back to Scribbles Monthly Inspiration! The month of August is both the height and last month of summer. The hot season's last hurrah before our minds turn to the approaching autumn season. The dog days of summer are here and every bit of inspiration that come with summer's last bow. Scroll on below and check out this month's inspiration!

About the month of August:

The Month of August

• Name Origin: The month of August is named after Augusust Caeser, the first Roman emperor and was historically given to boys born in the eighth month of the year, was was renames in his honor.

• Animals:

~Butterfly symbolizes transformation, hope and rebirth

~Salmon symbolizes perseverance, transformation and wisdom

~Snake symbolizes rebirth, transformation and immortality

• Astrology Sign(s):

~Leo (July 23rd-August 22nd) The Lion, Fire Sign, passionate, confident and natural-born leaders.

~Virgo (August 23rd-September 22nd) The Virgin, Earth Sign, practical work, and industrious creatures.

• Awareness Months:

~Children's Eye, Health and Safety Month

~National Immunization Awareness Month

~National Health Wellness Month

• Flower:

  ~Gladiolus, strength of character, moral integrity and remembrance

• Gemstone

• Peridot, light, vitality, renewal and protection

  
  

• Holidays & Expressions: 

  ~Book Lovers Day

  ~National Dog Day

  ~"The first week of August hands at the very top of summer...like the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning." ~Natalie Babbitt in Tuck Everlasting

  
  

Optional Creative Challenge:

Write a story or poem that makes use of at least one item from each category.

Time for your creative crunch. Don't forget to comment below what you wrote!

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Scribble on, Inklingers!