Celebrating life involves embracing both the good and the bad.
Celebrating life means embracing both the good and the bad. A birthday is a celebration of both victories and losses. It encompasses pain and happiness; it represents the yin and yang of life. Life cannot come full circle without experiencing all its facets.
Birthdays are more than just a date on the calendar—they’re milestones that remind us of all we’ve accomplished and overcome. They give us a chance to reflect on the journey we’ve taken, the experiences we’ve had, and the growth we’ve achieved along the way. For me, each year is measured not just in time, but in lessons learned and progress made.
Birthdays can mean many different things.
Birthdays take on a different meaning when you experience life’s ups and downs. Sometimes, birthdays are joyful celebrations, while other times they can be quiet and solemn moments to reconnect with your true self. They can also serve as a day of reflection, allowing you to look back and acknowledge what you may have failed to achieve. Moreover, birthdays can symbolize hope, love, and peace. In truth, birthdays can encompass all of these feelings because human life is complex, and we are shaped by many experiences that contribute to who we are today.
This day is just as much about them as it is about us.
A birthday is also an opportunity to look back at who we once were, compare it to who we are now, and ask ourselves if we’re becoming the person we’ve always dreamed of being. It’s a moment of introspection, but also of gratitude—for the people who’ve supported us, inspired us, and shaped our journey in ways we could never have imagined. They are part of our story, and in many ways, this day is as much about them as it is about us.
Above all, birthdays remind us of one simple truth: we were born to exist, to live, and to keep searching for the meaning of that existence. No matter what we’ve been through or who we’ve become, each birthday is a celebration of life’s endless possibilities and our resilience in the face of whatever comes our way.
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More About Your September Baby’s Libra Sign
One mini bestie, coming right up! Libra is the sign of partnership, so expect your little Libra to rack up lots of friends! Ruled by Venus, the planet of beauty, Libras gravitate toward pretty things (think: sparkly shoes and colorful tees). There’s a reason the “scales” are a stand-in for Libras. Those born under this sign are always weighing their options to be as fair as possible (this trait will come in handy on the playground!). The downside is that in their quest for balance, sometimes Libras can be wishy-washy, and their love of people can make it hard for them to be alone.
Sapphire is September’s gem. It’s traditionally blue, but did you know it can be pink, yellow, or green? Sapphires are said to stand for sincerity, faithfulness, and truth (qualities we all hope to impart in our children, right?). It’s been a stone worn by nobility for ages in cultures spanning the globe (ancient Greeks and Romans held that the traditionally blue stone protected against harm and envy, while among Middle-Ages Clerics sapphire represented heaven).
September celebs include Beyoncé, Zendaya, Idris Elba, Keanu Reeves, Gwyneth Paltrow, Padma Lakshmi, Salma Hayek, Taraji P. Henson, Jason Sudeikis, Donald Glover, and Prince Harry.
Those born between Aug. 23 and Sept. 22 are Virgos, loyal and practical souls who revel in the presence of animals and nature. Virgos are known to constantly pursue personal health, preferring nourishing cuisine over quick-fix sweets and junk food, a good book rather than a night of TV. Libras, a highly cooperative and group-minded bunch, are born from Sept. 23 to Oct. 22. Their steady pursuit of social balance and equality mirrors their attraction to like-minded life partners, intellectual individuals who enjoy fine art and music.
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