Born in July: birthstone, flower, zodiac & more
July birthdays come with the Ruby birthstone, the Larkspur birth flower, and two zodiac signs: Cancer and Leo. Here's everything the traditions associated with this month.
Birthstones and flowers are cultural traditions with different lists and interpretations. Personality descriptions are for entertainment, not scientific conclusions. See GIA's birthstone guide for gems and alternative stones by month.
Birthstone: Ruby
The July birthstone is Ruby: the “king of gems,” symbolizing passion, protection and vitality.
Birth flower: Larkspur
The July birth flower is the Larkspur, symbolizing positivity, dignity and an open heart.
July zodiac signs
July in birthday folklore
July-born people run warm — loyal Cancer feeling for most of the month, then Leo fire to close it out. Their birthdays come with fireworks already scheduled.
Did you know? July was renamed for Julius Caesar, who was born in it — the original birthday-month power move.
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Famous people born in July
- Princess Diana (Jul 1)
- Tom Cruise (Jul 3)
- Tom Hanks (Jul 9)
- Malala Yousafzai (Jul 12)
- Nelson Mandela (Jul 18)
- Selena Gomez (Jul 22)