Born in October: birthstone, flower, zodiac & more
October birthdays come with the Opal birthstone, the Marigold birth flower, and two zodiac signs: Libra and Scorpio. 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: Opal
The October birthstone is Opal: a gem that flashes every color at once, symbolizing hope, creativity and originality.
Birth flower: Marigold
The October birth flower is the Marigold, a golden bloom symbolizing warmth, creativity and the sun’s energy.
October zodiac signs
October in birthday folklore
October babies get autumn at its best and a birthday that can borrow Halloween’s costumes. Charming Libras give way to magnetic Scorpios as the month deepens.
Did you know? October kept its name from the Latin “octo” (eight) — it was the eighth month before January and February were added.
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Famous people born in October
- Mahatma Gandhi (Oct 2)
- Eminem (Oct 17)
- Kim Kardashian (Oct 21)
- Katy Perry (Oct 25)
- Bill Gates (Oct 28)
- Julia Roberts (Oct 28)