What Are My Baby's Birth Symbols?

Your baby's birth symbols — her zodiac sign, birthstone, flower, and tree — depend on her birth month. Learning your baby's symbols is a fun way to ponder her potential personality and also gives you sweet ways to celebrate her. Find your baby's birth month below and learn more about her sign, gemstones, and plants, along with inspired keepsakes to buy, grow, or make.

Key Takeaways

• Birth symbols are rooted in ancient traditions. Zodiac signs, gemstones, flowers, and trees all come from long-standing cultural practices — like Babylonian astrology, Roman flower traditions, and Celtic tree astrology — each linking birth timing to personality traits and meanings.
• Each birth month has unique symbolic meanings. Every month is associated with specific symbols (e.g., gemstones like emerald or sapphire, and flowers like roses or daisies), and each carries its own meanings including love, strength, hope, and protection, offering a fun way to reflect on your baby’s potential personality.
• Birth symbols can be used in meaningful, creative ways. Parents can celebrate these symbols through keepsakes and traditions — like planting birth flowers, creating memory boxes, wearing birthstone jewelry, or making family tree art.

Where do birth symbols come from?

Birth symbols appear across many traditions and, in some cases, date back thousands of years. For example, Babylonians adopted the zodiac symbols from ancient Egypt, aligning character traits with constellations in the night sky. Druids created Celtic tree astrology, assigning trees to different periods of the year and linking them to personality traits.

The tradition of giving specific flowers for birthdays dates back to the Romans, and like gemstones — a tradition believed to have originated in Biblical times, with the current list of stones dating to 1912 — each carries special meaning associated with the month.

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Your January baby has these birth symbols:

• Zodiac: Capricorn until January 19 and Aquarius from January 20.
• Gemstone: Garnet. The garnet, from the Latin word granatum (meaning seed, like pomegranate), signifies eternal friendship and trust.
• Flower: Carnation and snowdrop. The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops symbolize hope and beauty.
• Tree: Fir, elm, and cypress.

"Little January, Tapped at my door today. And said, 'Put on your winter wraps, And come outdoors to play.'" — Winifred C. Marshall

The birth symbols for February babies are:

• Zodiac: Aquarius until February 18 and Pisces from February 19.
• Gemstone: Amethyst. Amethyst is believed to bring courage, clarity, and quick wit. The stone has long been associated with royalty and appears in myths across many cultures.
• Flower: Violet and primrose. The violet stands for loyalty and faithfulness. Similarly, primrose symbolizes deep devotion.
• Tree: Cypress, poplar, cedar, and pine.

"The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size." — Gertrude S. Wister

A baby born in March has these birth symbols:

• Zodiac: Pisces until March 20 and Aries from March 21.
• Gemstone: Aquamarine. With its name derived from the Latin words aqua (water) and marina (the sea), this pale blue stone was believed to protect sailors and ensure safe voyages. It's also associated with calm and clarity.
• Flower: Daffodil and jonquil. The daffodil and jonquil — an early-blooming type of daffodil — symbolize forgiveness, honesty, trust, and true love. To commemorate the baby they lost in March, What to Expect Community member babyfacelove and her husband are planting daffodil bulbs in the fall. "They will come up in March, and since they are perennials they will come up every year. I think it's a beautiful way to honor our baby," she says.
• Tree: Weeping willow, lime tree, oak, and hazelnut.

"March brings breezes, loud and shrill, to stir the dancing daffodil." — Sara Coleridge

These are the birth symbols for your April baby:

• Zodiac: Aries until April 19 and Taurus from April 20.
• Gemstone: Diamond. Meaning invincible (from the Greek work adamas), the diamond is one of the hardest substances on earth. The "healing powers" attributed to diamonds include balance, clarity, and energy.
• Flower: Daisy and sweet pea. Daisies represent innocence, purity, and enduring love. Sweet peas symbolize kindness, gratitude, and good wishes.
• Tree: Rowan, maple, and walnut.

"April has put a spirit of youth in everything." — William Shakespeare

Your May baby has these birth symbols:

• Zodiac: Taurus until May 20 and Gemini from May 21.
• Gemstone: Emerald. Symbolizing love and success, the deep green stone is thought to bring foresight, good fortune, and youth to the wearer. It's also a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings — an appropriate symbol of spring. "My hubby surprised me with emerald earrings for my birthday to commemorate our May baby," says What to Expect Community mom Arararwr.
• Flower: Lily of the valley and hawthorn. The fragrant lily of the valley represents sweetness and humility, purity of heart, and honor. Hawthorn — which inspired the maypole — is a symbol of hope and a generous spirit.
• Tree: Poplar, chestnut, and ash.

"Spring's last-born darling, clear-eyed, sweet, Pauses a moment, with white twinkling feet, and golden locks in breezy play, Half teasing and half tender, to repeat Her song of 'May.'" — Susan Coolidge

Babies born in June have these birth symbols:

• Zodiac: Gemini until June 20 and Cancer from June 21.
• Gemstone: Pearl. Pearls are associated with purity. They're the only gems that come from living creatures, and they're also unique in that they require no faceting or polishing to reveal their beauty.
• Flower: Rose and honeysuckle. A rose's color signifies different meanings: red means love, pink means perfection, and white is innocence. Honeysuckle symbolizes strong bonds of love.
• Tree: Ash, hornbeam, fig, birch, and apple.

"The air is like a butterfly, With frail blue wings. The happy earth looks at the sky, And sings." — Joyce Kilmer

The birth symbols for July babies are:

• Zodiac: Cancer until July 22 and Leo from July 23.
• Gemstone: Ruby. The gemstone's vivid red color is a showstopper. Rubies are believed to protect your health and bring wisdom, wealth, and success in love.
• Flower: Larkspur and water lily.  The larkspur generally stands for strong bonds of love, but different colors have different meanings: Pink means fickleness, white means a happy disposition, and purple is first love. The water lily represents purity and majesty. "I love the idea of getting my kids’ birth flowers tattooed," says What to Expect Community member MamaZaur.
• Tree: Apple, fir, elm, and cypress.

"The glowing Ruby should adorn, Those who in warm July are born, Then will they be exempt and free, From love's doubt and anxiety." — Edward Dowden

August babies have these birth symbols:

• Zodiac: Leo until August 22 and Virgo from August 23.
• Gemstone: Peridot. This gemstone is formed deep inside the earth and is brought to the surface by volcanoes. Peridot are associated with protection, healing, and positive energy. Colors range from yellowish green to a greenish brown.
• Flower: Gladiolus and poppy. Gladiolus represents remembrance, calm, integrity, and infatuation. Red poppies mean pleasure, while white poppies symbolize consolation, and yellow poppies bring wishes of wealth and success.
• Tree: Cypress, poplar, cedar, and pine.

"Fairest of the months! Ripe summer's queen, The hey-day of the year, With robes that gleam with sunny sheen, Sweet August doth appear." — R. Combe Miller

These are the birth symbols for your September baby:

• Zodiac: Virgo until September 22 and Libra from September 23.
• Gemstone: Sapphire. This vibrant gemstone is said to offer protection from envy and harm. In medieval times, clergy wore the gems to symbolize heaven. Sapphires are generally thought of being various shades of blue, but they occur in hues of purple, green, orange, yellow, and even pink.
• Flower: Aster and morning glory. Asters symbolize powerful love, while the morning glory represents affection.
• Tree: Weeping willow, lime, olive, and hazelnut.

"By all these lovely tokens, September days are here, With summer's best of weather, And autumn's best of cheer." — Helen Hunt Jackson

Your October baby has these birth symbols:

• Zodiac: Libra until October 22 and Scorpio from October 23.
• Gemstone: Tourmaline and opal. Often referred to as "the gemstone of the rainbow," tourmaline is available in many colors, and many stones contain multiple hues. The gemstone represents love and friendship. Opal — also often multi-hued — means "precious jewel" and signifies faithfulness and confidence. When it comes to choosing between gemstones, What to Expect Community mom ASku says, "I'm using tourmaline but mostly because I like pink!"
• Flowers: Marigold and cosmo. Marigolds signify enduring love, while cosmos symbolize peace and serenity.
• Tree: Rowan, maple, and walnut.

"There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October." —Nathaniel Hawthorne

A baby born in November has these birth symbols:

• Zodiac: Scorpio until November 21 and Sagittarius from November 22.
• Gemstone: Topaz and citrine. Meaning love and affection, the topaz comes in many colors: yellow, pink, purple, orange, and a variety of blues. It's believed to bring the wearer strength and intellect. The citrine, known as a "healing quartz," is associated with vitality, health, energy, and warmth.
• Flower: Chrysanthemum. A chrysanthemum's meaning changes depending on its color: red symbolizes love, while white stands for innocence, purity, and pure love.
• Tree: Walnut, chestnut, and ash.

"No spring nor summer's beauty hath such grace, As I have seen in one Autumnal face." — John Donne

Your December baby has these birth symbols:

• Zodiac: Sagittarius until December 21 and Capricorn from December 22.
• Gemstone: Tanzanite, zircon, and turquoise. Found only in Tanzania, the tanzanite is a brilliant violet-blue gem. The zircon, in its clear variety, is mostly known as a diamond alternative though it's available in a range of colors (blue, yellow, orange, brown, and red). In fact, the name, from the Arabic words zar and gun, means "gold" and "color." The gem is believed to ensure a warm welcome and induce tranquil sleep. December's third birthstone is one of the oldest known gems: turquoise. It's available in a range of blue hues and is believed to offer protection.
• Flower: Paperwhites and holly. The paperwhite (a type of narcissus) symbolizes rebirth and new hope, while the holly stands for domestic happiness.
• Tree: Hornbeam, fig, and beech.

"I heard a bird sing, In the dark of December, A magical thing, And sweet to remember." — Oliver Herford

Now that you know your baby's birth symbol, try one (or more!) of these meaningful, creative ways to celebrate her birth:

• Be charming. Bracelets set with birthstones are a sweet gift that both genders will treasure. Plus, as your child ages, she'll enjoy collecting the birthstones of other family members, and you can add new charms celebrating her interests each birthday.
• Put a ring on it. There's no sweeter way to capture your toddler's age than a handprint. To make it more symbolic, glue a faux gemstone in the likeness of your child's birthstone on one of the fingers on the handprint, like a ring. You can also add the faux stones as nail bling. Mat, frame, and hang.
• Make a family tree. Trace your family tree using an image of your child's birthday tree. Print out an image of the tree and superimpose family members' names (or pictures) on the branches.
• Go green. If possible for your region (and soil and sun conditions in your yard for the particular plant), grow your baby's tree or flower in your garden. If you don't have a green thumb, a trip to the arboretum or local nursery can substitute. Make an annual tradition of snapping a picture of your child standing or sitting amidst her month's tree or flower (you'll love seeing your child grow in comparison to the tree year after year!).
• Give a memory box more meaning. That box holding first booties, cap, hospital tags and first tooth? Decorate it with faux gemstones or the color of your child's birthstone. Or tuck in a dried specimen of her month's flower.

"I have a future flower cover up planned that I might put my kids' birth flowers into," says What to Expect Community mom Winnie2091.

Want to learn more about your baby's birth sign? Discover the fun astrological traits of your baby with our free Birth Chart Calculator.

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