Scribbles Monthly Inspiration - Hello, July!

Welcome back to Scribbles Monthly Inspiration! The month of July has arrived and that means its time for some inspiration about the month. Need a brain storm to get the creative juices flowing? Scroll down and learn some interesting facts about the month of July and symbolism inspired by the month. A creative challenge also awaits you at the end of this post!

About the month of June:

The Month of July

• Name Origin: The month of July is named after the Roman general and statesman Julias Caesar.

• Animals:

~Eagle symbolizes freedom, strength, courage and divine connection

~Lion symbolizes courage, strength, majesty and authority

~Red Hawk symbolizes sacred messenger, symbol of spiritual protection and an emblem of clarity

• Astrology Sign(s):

~Cancer (June 21st-July 22nd) The Crab, Water Sign, caring, empathetic, family-oriented and protective.

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

• Awareness Months:

~Disability Pride Month

~Independent Retailer Month

~UV Safety Month

• Flower:

  ~Delphinium, positivity, an open heart and deep love

  ~Water Lily, peace, purity, rebirth and spiritual enlightenment

• Gemstone

• Ruby, passion, power and protection

  
  

• Holidays & Expressions: 

  ~Unites States Independence Day

  ~Nelson Mandela Day

  ~"July is a blind date with summer" ~Hal Borland

  
  

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!