Month 07 · symbolic almanac
July
birth symbols
July birth symbols: Larkspur and Water Lily flowers; Ruby birthstones; and Cancer and Leo zodiac signs.
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July at a glance
- Primary flower
- LarkspurAlternative: Water Lily
- Primary stone
- RubyPrimary GIA listing
- Western signs
- CancerJune 21 - July 22LeoJuly 23 - August 22
- Chinese zodiac
- Year requiredThe animal changes at Chinese New Year
Flower tradition
Larkspur & Water Lily
Larkspur represents an open heart and strong emotional bonds. Its tall spikes of colorful blooms symbolize the levity and lightness of summer days.
- Botanical name
- Delphinium spp.
- Alternative botanical name
- Nymphaea spp.
- Symbolic keywords
- Strong Bonds · Open Heart · Positivity · Joy
Tradition note: Flower meanings and personality associations are symbolic traditions, not scientific traits assigned by birth month.
Open the sourced July flower guideGemstone tradition
Ruby
Ruby is the red variety of corundum, colored by chromium. It's one of the most valuable gemstones, with top-quality rubies sometimes exceeding diamonds in value. The finest color is 'pigeon's blood' red.
- Primary stone
- Ruby
- Recognized alternatives
- No additional GIA listing
- Hardness
- 9 on Mohs scale (second hardest)
Crystal tradition note: The symbolic meanings on this site describe spiritual or cultural beliefs, not medical effects.
Open the GIA-referenced July stone guideWestern zodiac
Two signs overlap July
Astrology note: These are conventional tropical date ranges. Traits and compatibility are interpretations within astrology, not measured outcomes.
Chinese zodiac calendar
The year—and its New Year boundary—matters
A month alone cannot produce an exact Chinese zodiac animal. January and February birthdays can belong to the preceding zodiac year until Chinese New Year occurs.
Calculate with the maintained boundary table