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September is the ninth month of the year in both the Gregorian calendar and the less commonly used Julian calendar. In the modern Gregorian calendar, its length is 30 days.
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September in the Northern Hemisphere and March in the Southern Hemisphere are seasonally equivalent.
In the Northern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological autumn is on 1 September.
In the Southern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological spring is on 1 September.
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September marks the beginning of the ecclesiastical yearin the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Ethiopian New Year occurs in September.
Jewish New Year also often occurs in this month.
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September is the start of the academic year in many countries of the northern hemisphere, in which children go back to school after the summer break, sometimes on the first day of the month.
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September is one of two months to have an equinox(the other is March, its seasonal equivalent in both hemispheres), where both day and night are roughly of equal length, occurring either on the 22nd or 23rd, halfway between the June and December solstices.
In the Northern Hemisphere, Autumn (Fall) begins in this month, while in the Southern Hemisphere, this is the beginning of Spring.
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Name of the month:
September (from Latin septem, "seven") or mensis September - meaning “Seventh Month”.
September was originally the seventh of ten months on the ancient Roman calendar that began with March (mensis Martius, "Mars' month"). It had 29 days.
After the reforms that resulted in a 12-month year, September became the ninth month, but retained its name.
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Symbols and Trivia
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September is one of two months that never ends on the same day of the week as any other months within any calendar year. (May is the other).
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If the months of the year were arranged in alphabetical order in the English language, September would come last.
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Also in the English language, September has the longest name of all the months of the year, with nine letters. Coincidentally, it is also the ninth month. September is the only month of the year in the English language to have as many letters in its name as its numeric calendar position.
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September is the first of four months in-a-row to have a name ending in "ber". (October, November and December are the other three)
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The birth stone for September is the sapphire, symbolising clear thinking.
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The birth flowers for the month are the forget-me-not, morning glory and aster.
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The Zodiac signs for September are Virgo(August 22 – September 21) and Libra (September 22 – October 21).
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Sapphire stone:
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Sapphire can be found in the ground or it can be made in large crystal. Blue sapphires are the most famous kind, but they can be many different colors, like amber and orange.
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Sapphires have a long history.
Tradition says that the tablets of the Ten Commandments were made of sapphire, so strong a hammer could not break them, and would break instead if it hit them.
The ancient Persians believed that the earth sat on a big sapphire and that the big sapphire made the sky blue.
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A lot of ancient people thought Sapphires made people calm down, as well as cure their bruises.
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Sapphires have been used by kings and queens for a long time as a symbol of luck, virtue, wisdom, and holiness.
Princess Diana and Princess Anne both received sapphire engagement rings and the British Crown Jewels are full of large blue sapphires, the symbol of kind and wise rulers.
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Sapphires represent September.
It symbolizes telling the truth and doing what you said you would.
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“Forget-me-not” flower:
The most traditional symbolic meaning for these flowers (as the name suggests), is remembrance. This is about remembering those who we have lost but also remembering and cherishing special moments with loved ones.
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In history:
The small, blue forget-me-not flower was first used by the Grand Lodge Zur Sonne, in 1926, as a Masonic emblem at the annual convention in Bremen, Germany. In 1938, a forget-me-not badge—made by the same factory as the Masonic badge—was chosen for the annual Nazi Party Winterhilfswerk, the annual charity drive of the National Socialist People's Welfare, the welfare branch of the Nazi party. This coincidence enabled Freemasons to wear the forget-me-not badge as a secret sign of membership.
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After World War II, the forget-me-not flower was used again as a Masonic emblem in 1948 at the first Annual Convention of the United Grand Lodges of Germany. The badge is now worn in the coat lapel by Freemasons around the world to remember all who suffered in the name of Freemasonry, especially those during the Nazi era.
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The flower is also used as a symbol of remembrance by the people of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is used to commemorate those from the province who were killed in the First World War, and worn around July 1.
It is also used in Germany to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the world wars in a similar manner to the use of remembrance poppies in the UK.
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The flower is also the symbol for the Armenian genocide's 100th anniversary. The design of the flower is a black dot symbolising the past, and the suffering of Armenian people. The light purple appendages symbolise the present, and unity of Armenians. The five purple petals symbolise the future, and the five continents to which Armenians escaped. The yellow in the centre symbolises eternity, and the Tsitsernakaberd itself symbolises the 12 provinces lost to Turkey.
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In Lithuania, the flower has become one of the symbols for the commemoration of the January events of 1991.
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In the Netherlands, the forget-me-not has become a symbol for Alzheimer Nederland, a foundation advocating for people suffering from dementia.
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In New Zealand, the forget-me-not is the symbol for Alzheimers New Zealand, the foundation advocating for people suffering from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
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In the United Kingdom, many health settings make use of the forget-me-not as a symbol to highlight that someone has dementia; it may be placed on notes, bedsides or patient boards.[19] Also in the United Kingdom, the forget-me-not is the symbol of the Alzheimer's Society.
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In the history of art, the forget-me-not is used to remember loved ones who have died, and so is very common in funerary portraits.
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Morning glory flower:
Morning glories symbolize affection, love, and the beauty of the dawn.
They are often associated with a renewed sense of hope and a fresh start.
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In history:
Ipomoea purpurea in Loganville, Georgia
Ipomoea nil, a species of morning glory, was first known in China for its medicinal uses, due to the laxative properties of its seeds.
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Ancient Mesoamerican civilizations used the morning glory species Ipomoea alba to convert the latex from the Castilla elastica tree and also the guayule plant to produce bouncing rubber balls. The sulfur in the morning glory's juice served to vulcanize the rubber, a process antedating Charles Goodyear's discovery by at least 3,000 years.
Aztec priests in Mexico were also known to use the plant's hallucinogenic properties (see Rivea corymbosa).
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Aster flower:
Aster. Is the September birth flower.
This fall-blooming herb with daisy-like flowers stands for Wisdom, Faith, and Valor.
Named after the Greek word for "Star" due to its blooms resembling a star, Asters symbolize love, wisdom, faith, and color.
The Aster flower blooms in pink, red, white, lilac and mauve.
In history:
The Hungarian revolution of 31 October 1918, became known as the "Aster Revolution" due to protesters in Budapest wearing this flower.
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In culture:
One of the few flowers left around Michaelmas in the British Isles is the Michaelmas daisy (another name for asters), hence the rhyme: "The Michaelmas daisies, among dead weeds, Bloom for St Michael's valorous deeds..."
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Virgo Zodiac Sign (August 22 – September 21):
Virgo (♍︎) (Ancient Greek: Παρθένος, romanized: Parthénos; Latin for "virgin" or "maiden") is the sixth astrological sign in the zodiac. It spans the 150–180th degree of the zodiac.
Virgo is one of the three Earth signs, alongside Capricorn and Taurus.
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The sign is associated with Astraea, a figure from Greek mythology. Astraea was the last immortal to abandon Earth at the end of the Silver Age when the gods fled to Olympus, which is why Virgo is associated with Earth.
Astraea later became the constellation of Virgo.
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Origins:
The constellation Virgo has various origins in different mythologies. In most myths, Virgo is depicted as a virgin maiden associated with wheat.
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In Hindu astrology, the comparable sign to Virgo is Kanya, which also means "maiden."
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In Egyptian mythology, the Sun’s presence in Virgo marked the beginning of the wheat harvest, thus linking Virgo to the wheat grain. In Christianity, the birth of Jesus to a virgin in Bethlehem is symbolically connected to Virgo.
The ancient Zodiac began with Virgo and ended with Leo.
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Greek myth for VIRGO:
There are many different myths for the constellation of Virgo.
I will present here only the most popular myth – The myth of Persephone:
The myth goes as follows; the goddess of the Spring, Persephone is kidnapped by the god of the Underworld Hades.
Persephone’s mother, Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, in a fit of madness and despair over the loss of her daughter, decides to ruin the harvest.
After much deliberation, bargaining and arguing between Demeter and Hades, Persephone is allowed to return to Earth for six months of the year, to help her mother Demeter with the harvest.
This corresponds with the constellation Virgo being visible for only six months of the year, from March to August.
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Personal observations:
Greek myths have deep and significant symbolisms.
Usually, the Greek Gods and Heroes they all represent something - they all have a "meaning".
I believe that "Persephone" that represents the constellation of Virgo, has a very particular "significance".
And I explain:
"Persephone" as long as she is with her mother - she is the "perfect daughter".
Later we see that the God of the underworld will be in love with her and will kidnap her.
For the God of the underworld Hades, Persephone will become the "perfect wife".
In all the stories we never hear anything about the true feelings of “Persephone".
She did not go with her free will to her husband - she had been kidnapped.
Her mother loves her too much - and her husband loves her too much.
And will spend half of her life with her mother - and the rest with her husband.
In both cases Persephone "accepts" her destiny - as daughter and as wife - and she is succeeding to be “perfect" in both roles.
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I guess the meaning is in the true meaning of the world "VIRGO" in Latin:
"...the word VIRGO, in Latin, means self-contained or self-sufficient... "
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You may read more:
https://greekerthanthegreeks.com/the-ancient-greek-myth-which-portrays-the-zodiac-sign-of-virgo/
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VIRGO man personality:
A typical Virgo man can be described as observant, realistic, and trustworthy. This man prefers his own company, does not like crowded places and takes a long time to trust people. He is a mysterious and contemplative being who stands by his principles with unflinching ease.
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VIRGO man sexuality:
They are attentive lovers who prioritize their partner's needs and desires above all else. Virgo Man Sexuality is like a finely tuned instrument, where every touch and gesture is designed to bring their partner to the heights of pleasure. In the bedroom, Virgo Men are considerate and thoughtful lovers.
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Historic Events of September
· September 1, 1715 Death of King Louis XIV of France ("The Sun King")
· September 1, 1939 Hitler invaded Poland; thus began World War II in Europe
· September 1, 1875 Birth of Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950), author of Tarzan of the Apes
· September 2, 1666 Great Fire of London
· September 2, 1945 President Truman proclaims V-J Day upon the surrender of the Japanese
· September 3, 1783 Treaty of Paris signed that ended the American Revolutionary War
· September 4, 1781 City of Los Angeles founded by Spanish Governor Felipe de Neve
· September 5-6, 1972 Eleven members of the Israeli Olympic Team were killed during an attack on the Olympic Village in Munich by members of the Black September faction of the Palestinian Liberation Army.
· September 5, 1997 Death of Nobel Peace Prize winner and advocate for the poor, Mother Teresa of Calcutta
· September 7, 1860 Birth of the great self-taught, late-life artist Anna Mary Robertson "Grandma Moses" 1860-1961
· September 8, 1900 The worst weather disaster in U.S. history: a hurricane with winds of 120 mph struck Galveston, Texas, killing over 8,000 persons.
· September 9, 1776 The U.S.A. came into existence as the Continental Congress changed the name of the new American nation from the United Colonies to the United States.
· September 9, 1976 Leader of Communist China, Chairman Mao Zedong died.
· September 11, 2001 The worst terrorist attack in U.S. history.
· September 12, 1990 Treaty was signed to reunite East and West Germany
· September 14, 1901 Eight days after being shot, President William McKinley died from wounds suffered during an assassination attempt. Theodore Roosevelt then took over the presidency.
· September 14, 1982 Former actress, American born Princess Grace of Monaco died following a car accident.
· September 15, 1890 Birth of prolific English mystery writer Agatha Christie (1890-1976)
· September 6, 1620 The Mayflower ship departed from Plymouth, England, bound for America with 102 passengers and a small crew.
· September 16, 1810 Mexican Independence (from Spain) Day
· September 19, 1893 New Zealand became the first country to grant women the right to vote.
· September 23 Autumn begins in Northern Hemisphere (Spring in the Southern)
· September 25, 1513 Balboa first sighted the Pacific Ocean after crossing the Isthmus of Panama.
· September 25, 1897 Birth of William Faulkner (1897-1962), considered by many the greatest U.S. author
· September 28, 1066 The Norman conquest of England began
· September 28, 1542 Spanish discovery of California by Cabrillo
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Important and commemorative days in September in Canada:
· SEPTEMBER 2 - Labor Day Canada - Mon, Sep 2, 2024
· SEPTEMBER 8: Literacy Day
· SEPTEMBER 12: National Video Games Day
· SEPTEMBER 17: Terry Fox Run
· SEPTEMBER 17-23: National Forestry Week
· SEPTEMBER 18-24: Science Literacy Week
· SEPTEMBER 22- OCTOBER 15: Culture Days
· SEPTEMBER 30: Truth & Reconciliation Day / Orange Shirt Day
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SEPTEMBER 2 - Labor Day Canada - Mon, Sep 2, 2024.
In 2024 Labour Day is taking place on September 2nd. Labour Day, known as la fête du Travail in Québec, is celebrated on the first Monday of September as a public holiday. On this day, many shops, banks, businesses, and government buildings remain closed.
You may read more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labour_Day_(Canada)
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SEPTEMBER 8: Literacy Day:
International Literacy Day is an international observance, celebrated each year on 8 September, that was declared by UNESCO on 26 October 1966 at the 14th session of UNESCO's General Conference.
It was celebrated for the first time in 1967.
Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.
Celebrations take place in several countries.
You may read more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Literacy_Day
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SEPTEMBER 12: National Video Games Day:
On September 12th, National Video Games Day celebrates all the ways we enjoy a good video game challenge.
You may read more:
https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-video-games-day-september-12
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SEPTEMBER 17: Terry Fox Run
The Terry Fox Run is an annual non-competitive charity event held around the world to raise money for cancer research in commemoration of Canadian cancer activist Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope.
The event is held every year on the second Sunday following Labour Day.
Since its inception, it has raised via the 'Terry Fox Foundation' over $750 million (CAD).
You may read more:
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SEPTEMBER 17-23: National Forestry Week:
September 22-28, 2024
From September 22-28, 2024, we're inviting Canadians to learn more about the forest sector and its significance to Canada's culture, history, and future, while also supporting a greater recognition of forests as a valuable, renewable and green resource.
You may read more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Forest_Week
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SEPTEMBER 18-24: Science Literacy Week:
Libraries, museums, science centres, schools and not-for-profits come together to highlight the books, movies, podcasts and events that share exciting stories of the science, discoveries and ingenuity shaping our lives.
You may read more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientific_literacy
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SEPTEMBER 22- OCTOBER 15: Culture Days
Canada's Culture Days Launches on September 22 and runs through October 15, 2023. The cross-country celebration of Arts and Culture arrives September 22, 2023. Each year, hands-on activities, events, workshops, and performances enable people to discover and deepen their appreciation of arts, culture, and creativity.
You may read more:
https://www.journeesdelaculture.qc.ca/
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SEPTEMBER 30: Truth & Reconciliation Day / Orange Shirt Day:
The orange shirt has become a symbol of hope, reconciliation and a commitment to a better future.
By wearing an orange shirt on September 30th, you make a statement to support reconciliation and commit to the enduring truth that EVERY CHILD MATTERS.
You may read more:
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Montreal Festivals and events September 2024.
http://www.go-montreal.com/attraction_events_sep.htm
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Best Canadian recipes for the month of September:
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https://houseandhome.com/gallery/18-of-the-best-recipes-to-make-in-september/#image-2
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https://chatelaine.com/recipes/recipe-collections/september-produce/
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https://www.buzzfeed.com/claudiasantos/best-recipes-september-2023
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https://www.canadianliving.com/shop/article/hello-harvest-our-september-2023-issue-is-here.
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September month quotes and sayings:
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· "By all these lovely tokens, September days are here. With summer's best of weather and autumn's best of cheer." -Helen Hunt Jackson
· "September days have the warmth of summer in their briefer hours, but in their lengthening evenings a prophetic breath of autumn." -Rowland E. Robinson
· "The old summer's-end melancholy nips at my heels. There's no school to go back to; no detail of my life will change come the onset of September; yet still, I feel the old trepidation." -Sara Baume
· "There is a time in late September when the leaves are still green, and the days are still warm, but somehow you know that it is all about to end, as if summer was holding its breath, and when it let it out again, it would be autumn." -Sharyn McCrumb
· "It was a lovely afternoon—such an afternoon as only September can produce when summer has stolen back for one more day of dream and glamour." -L.M. Montgomery
· "September was a 30-days long goodbye to summer, to the season that left everybody both happy and weary of the warm, humid weather and the exhausting but thrilling adventures. It didn't feel like fresh air either, it made me suffocate. It was like the days would be dragging some kind of sickness, one that we knew wouldn't last, but made us uncomfortable anyway. The atmosphere felt dusty and stifling." -Lea Malot
· "We know that in September, we will wander through the warm winds of summer's wreckage. We will welcome summer's ghost." -Henry Rollins
· “How smartly September comes in, like a racing gig, all style, no confusion.” -Eleanor Clark
· "September is the month of maturity; the heaped basket and the garnered sheaf. It is the month of climax and completion. September! I never tire of turning it over and over in my mind. It has warmth, depth and color. It glows like old amber." -Patience Strong
· "Outside the leaves on the trees constricted slightly; they were the deep done green of the beginning of autumn. It was a Sunday in September." -Ali Smith
· "That old September feeling, left over from school days, of summer passing, vacation nearly done, obligations gathering, books and football in the air...Another fall, another turned page: there was something of jubilee in that annual autumnal beginning, as if last year's mistakes had been wiped clean by summer." -Wallace Stegner
· "Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul...but I must confess that I love you only because you are a prelude to my beloved October." -Peggy Toney Horton
· "The windows are open, admitting the September breeze: a month that smells like notepaper and pencil shavings, autumn leaves and car oil. A month that smells like progress, like moving on." -Lauren Oliver
· "Autumn seemed to arrive suddenly that year. The morning of the first September was crisp and golden as an apple." -J.K. Rowling
· “And then the sun took a step back, the leaves lulled themselves to sleep, and autumn awakened." -Raquel Franco
· “In many ways, September feels like the busiest time of the year: The kids go back to school, work piles up after the summer’s dog days, and Thanksgiving is suddenly upon us.” -Brené Brown
· “But when fall comes, kicking summer out on its treacherous ass as it always does one day sometime after the midpoint of September, it stays awhile like an old friend that you have missed.” -Stephen King
· “It must be September; July sun has disappeared” -Charmaine J. Forde
· “Come September, children return to school, grownups to work, and the brain to the head.” -Roger Rosenblatt
· "Happily, we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures." -Henry David Thoreau
· "…there is a clarity about September. On clear days, the sun seems brighter, the sky more blue, the white clouds take on marvelous shapes; the moon is a wonderful apparition, rising gold, cooling to silver; and the stars are so big. The September storms…are exhilarating…" -Faith Baldwin
· "The September storms—the hurricane warnings far away, the sudden gales, the downpour of rain that we have so badly needed here for so long—are exhilarating, and there's a promise that what September starts, October will carry on, catching the torch flung into her hand." –Faith Baldwin
· "Tonight, I miss you like the sky misses his moon; a delicate epiphany growing on grass. I serenade the breeze into dancing a cha - cha - cha; the mountains echo in the background. September sky never looked more charming; or the sublime petals of the rose looked so graceful." -Avijeet Das
· "Louisiana in September was like an obscene phone call from nature. The air —moist, sultry, secretive, and far from fresh—felt as if it were being exhaled into one's face. Sometimes it even sounded like heavy breathing." -Tom Robbins
· "I guess I'm just feeling all September-ish...All the trees change color, the days get very clear—with little smoke on the horizon from burning leaves. Pumpkins begin to come out." -George Selden
· “September is dressing herself in showy dahlias and splendid marigolds and starry zinnias.” -Olive Wendell Holmes
· "I used to love September, but now it just rhymes with remember." -Dominic Riccitello
· "Autumn is the antidote to stifling summer." -Terri Guillemets
· "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." -F. Scott Fitzgerald
· "September tries its best to have us forget summer." -Bernard Williams
· "Wine is the divine juice of September." -Voltaire
· "All the months are crude experiments, out of which the perfect September is made." -Virginia Woolf
· "Happily we bask in this warm September sun, which illuminates all creatures…" -Henry David Thoreau
· "It was September, and there was a crackly feeling to the air." -Carolyn Parkhurst
· "September showed up right on schedule, and lasted a whole month." -Jenny Wingfield
· "Ah, September! You are the doorway to the season that awakens my soul." -Peggy Toney Horton
· "September is the other January." -Gretchen Rubin
· "I love September, especially when we're in it." -Willie Stargell
· “Let's strive to be better in September!” -Charmaine J. Forde
· “But the days grow short when you reach September.” -Maxwell Anderson
· “Let’s all be nice to September.” -Nitya Prakash
You may read more:
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/september
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10 great September songs:
https://360degreesound.com/10-great-september-songs/
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September 2024 in “Massage Luc”:
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So, the month of August 2024, was really a busy month for “Massage Luc”.
August is vacation month.
And Montreal was filled with tourists.
My telephone did not stop ringing.
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August 2024, I worked mostly with tourist – because obviously my local clients were having their vacation.
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Speaking about my Photographic work – I had 2 “couple filming” this August.
The one took place in their luxurious Hotel – in the Old Port.
The other was filmed here, in my home.
Both cases were Gay - couples.
The first couple was from Florida - US.
The second couple was from Europe. The mature guy was from Luxemburg and his younger companion was emigrant in Luxemburg from Albania.
It is really interesting to meet people from different places and hear their stories.
In both cases they told me that they loved my service and that will visit me again – whenever they come back to Montreal.
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For the month of September – the first month of Autumn 2024, I will keep the same SPECIAL that has been so popular:
Just $ 130 for the entire service – shower included – extra time included.
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September is the time for school opening.
It is not easy to be a student.
I have been there.
I am always ready to offer discounts to students.
Just call me.
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My regular SPECIAL is always Valid:
The client that will come 4 times in a month (in regular price) gets a free “Boudoir Photo session” value of $ 200.
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Enjoy September, the first month of Autumn with a nice “Male Massage”.
Allow yourself this healthy & inexpensive luxury – because you deserve it!
Come to “Massage Luc”.
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I am looking forward to see you!
I am waiting for You!
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Happy September 2024 to all my clients!
August 2024
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August:
August is the eighth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars.
Its length is 31 days.
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In the northern half of the world, August is the last month of summer.
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In the Southern Hemisphere, August is the seasonal equivalent of February in the Northern Hemisphere - and therefore in the Southern Hemisphere, August is the last month of winter.
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Name of August:
The month was originally named "Sextilis" in Latin because it was the 6th month in the original Roman calendar.
About 700 BC, it became the eighth month when the Roman calendar changed and January and February were added to the year before March.
In this calendar the eighth month had only 29 days.
Julius Caesar added two days when he created the Julian calendar in 46 BC (AUC 708), giving it its modern length of 31 days.
In 8 BC, the month was renamed in honor of "Emperor Augustus".
According to a Senatus consultum quoted by "Macrobius", he chose this month because it was the time of several of his great triumphs, including the conquest of Egypt.
Commonly repeated lore has it that August has 31 days because Augustus wanted his month to match the length of Julius Caesar's July, but this is an invention of the 13th century scholar "Johannes de Sacrobosco".
Sextilis in fact had 31 days before it was renamed, and it was not chosen for its length.
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Symbols of August:
August's birthstones are the peridot, sardonyx, and spinel.
Its birth flower is the gladiolus or poppy, meaning beauty, strength of character, love, marriage and family.
The Western zodiac signs are Leo (until August 22) and Virgo (from August 23 onward).
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Peridot:
Peridot, sometimes called chrysolite, is a yellowish-green transparent variety of olivine.
Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occur in only one color: an olive-green.
Known as the stone of compassion, peridot is believed to bring good health, restful sleep and peace to relationships by balancing emotions and mind.
This friendly bright green stone also has the uncanny ability to inspire eloquence and creativity; it also brings delight and good cheer.
Cultural history:
Peridot has been prized since the earliest civilizations for its claimed protective powers to drive away fears and nightmares, according to superstitions.
It is believed by some superstitious people to carry the gift of "inner radiance", sharpening the mind and opening it to new levels of awareness and growth, helping one to recognize and realize one's destiny and spiritual purpose.
Peridot is sometimes mistaken for emeralds and other green gems.
Notable gemologist George Frederick Kunz discussed the confusion between emeralds and peridot in many church treasures, notably the "Three Magi" treasure in the Dom of Cologne, Germany.
Peridot olivine is the birthstone for the month of August.
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Sardonyx:
Sardonyx, translucent, light- to dark-brown varieties of the silica mineral chalcedony, historically two of the most widely used semiprecious stones.
Sard and its close relative carnelian have been used in engraved jewelry for centuries.
Sardonyx comes from the two Greek words: sardios and onyx.
The meaning of sardios is “stone from Sardis.”
Sardis is an ancient Persian city.
Likewise, onyx can mean the following: nail, claw, or veined gem.
So when translated, Sardonyx roughly means “the veined gemstone from Sardis.”
Sardonyx is a stone of protection and strength.
It promotes virtuous conduct and integrity.
Sardonyx attracts friends and good fortune.
It brings lasting happiness and stability to partnerships.
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Spinel:
There are two versions regarding the origin of the word Spinel:
1. From the Greek word spark, because of the similarity with the prickly sheen of a stone.
2. From the Latin word spina - a thorn, due to the similarity with the pointed Spinel crystals.
Spinel is one of few gemstones that require no special treatments; its beautiful, vivid colors and clarity are entirely natural.
Spinel is also excellent for use in jewelry because it is hard, tough, and often more affordable than ruby or sapphire.
Spinel gems are said to help set aside egos and become devoted to another person.
Like most fiery red stones, spinel is believed to encourage great passion, devotion and longevity.
Spinel is associated with the root Chakra, making it effective in increasing physical energy and stamina.
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Gladiolus or poppy:
Gladiolus and Poppy are the birth flowers of August.
Gladiolus stands for strength, honor, and love at first sight.
It comes in many colors, with each color having its own meaning.
Poppies symbolize sleep, comfort after death, wealth, and success.
They also come in many shades, and each has a unique representation.
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Leo zodiac sign:
Leo - (July 23 - August 22)
Passionate, loyal, and infamously dramatic, Leo is represented by the lion and these spirited fire signs are the kings and queens of the celestial jungle.
They're delighted to embrace their royal status: Vivacious, theatrical, and fiery, Leos love to bask in the spotlight and celebrate…
Leo is associated with fire, accompanied by Aries and Sagittarius, and its modality is fixed.
The constellation Leo is associated with the mythological Nemean lion.
The lion is a very important and prominent symbol in Greek mythology.
History:
Leo was one of the earliest recognized constellations, with archaeological evidence that the Mesopotamians had a similar constellation as early as 4000 BCE.
The Persians called Leo Ser or Shir; the Turks, Artan; the Syrians, Aryo; the Jews, Arye; the Indians, Simha, all meaning "lion".
Some mythologists believe that in Sumeria, Leo represented the monster Humbaba, who was killed by Gilgamesh.
In Babylonian astronomy, the constellation was called UR.GU.LA, the "Great Lion"; the bright star Regulus was known as "the star that stands at the Lion's breast." Regulus also had distinctly regal associations, as it was known as the King Star.
Egyptians worshipped the constellation, which they referred to as "Knem", because it was present during the flooding of the Nile River.
This event signified plentiful harvests for the upcoming year, and the people interpreted it as a gift from the earth. Ruler of Egypt, Tutankhamun's gold throne features lion heads where the seat and front legs meet, as well as clawed feet at the end of each leg, symbolizing power and royalty.
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Leo in Greek Mythology:
In Greek mythology, Leo was identified as the Nemean Lion.
The Nemean Lion was a fearsome creature in ancient Greek mythology.
His skin was impervious to all weapons, he had powerful claws, and he was very cunning.
According to some versions of the story, the goddess Hera had him guard the temple of Zeus in Nemea so that worshippers would be afraid and stay away.
The Nemean Lion would take women as hostages to its lair in a cave, luring warriors from nearby towns to save the damsel in distress, to their misfortune.
The Lion was impervious to any weaponry; thus, the warriors' clubs, swords, and spears were rendered useless against it.
Realizing that he must defeat the Lion with his bare hands, Hercules slipped into the Lion's cave and engaged it at close quarters.
When the Lion pounced, Hercules caught it in midair, one hand grasping the Lion's forelegs and the other its hind legs, and bent it backwards, breaking its back and freeing the trapped maidens.
Heracles wore the Nemean lion's coat after killing it, as it was impervious to the elements and all but the most powerful weapons.
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Ever since the hero Hercules appears in all the artistic representations always dressed with the lion’s skin.
The skin of the lion that he won and killed, becomes a “part of his identity”.
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After Hercules successfully defeated the ferocious Nemean Lion, Hera, the queen of Gods and wife of Zeus,
transformed the Nemean Lion into a constellation known as Leo, which would forever taunt Hercules whenever he looked up at the sky.
This was a constant reminder of the power of the immortal and eternal Gods.
Analysis of the myth:
So, the hero enters a dark cave and has to fight with the monster with bare hands.
The “dark cave” in this myth, symbolizes the subconscious mind.
The “monster / Lion” in this myth, symbolizes our primitive instincts / the “dark side” of ourselves.
The Nemean lion that Heracles has to defeat in his first labour symbolizes victory over the ego, from habitual selfishness to physical ego.
If you succeed to emerge victorious in this “fight with the inner darker self”, then this victory is going to define your new and liberated “ego”.
This victory is your “second skin”.
This is why the hero Hercules is always wearing the lion’s skin.
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Leo Man personality:
Leo people are known for their warm, outgoing, and confident personalities.
They are natural leaders and have a knack for commanding attention.
Leos are also fiercely loyal and protective of their loved ones.
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Leo Man sexuality:
As a fire sign, Leos love spontaneity and variety, even in their sex lives.
This is a sign that constantly seeks new horizons—or with sex, new positions.
To be completely irresistible to a Leo man, keep him on his toes and be the sexual partner that he can never quite predict.
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Important and commemorative days in the month of August in Canada:
August 1:
Emancipation Day:
On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire.
Canadians are not always aware that Black and Indigenous Peoples were once enslaved on the land that is now Canada. Those who fought enslavement were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.
Therefore, each August 1, Canadians are invited to reflect, educate and engage in the ongoing fight against both anti-Black and anti-Indigenous racism and discrimination.
Emancipation Day celebrates the strength and perseverance of Black communities in Canada.
You may read more:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/emancipation-day.html
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August 15:
National Acadian Day:
The Acadian people, pioneers and builders of the country, have celebrated Acadian Day on August 15 since 1881, the year in which the first national Acadian convention was held in Memramcook, New Brunswick. The National Acadian Day Act was passed by the Government of Canada in 2003.
National Acadian Day is an opportunity to celebrate Acadian cultural vitality in Canada.
You may read more:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/celebrate-canada/acadian-day.html
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Third week of August:
Public Service Pride Week:
Public Service Pride Week 2024: August 19 – 23
During PSPW, we unite to honour, learn, celebrate, and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and allies across the public service.
You may read more:
https://publicservicepride.ca/
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You may read more:
https://publicservicepride.ca/public-service-pride-week/
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Montreal Pride 2024:
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Montreal Festivals and events August 2024:
http://www.go-montreal.com/attraction_events_aug.htm
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Canadian recipes for the month of August:
What to cook in August: Every part of every vegetable:
https://www.cbc.ca/life/food/what-to-cook-in-august-every-part-of-every-vegetable-1.6130816
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31 Recipes to Make in August:
https://www.foodandwine.com/holidays-events/recipes-make-in-august
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31 Late Summer Recipes:
https://www.buzzfeed.com/claudiasantos/best-recipes-august-2023
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August quotes and sayings:
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1. "August slipped away into a moment in time, 'cause it was never mine." — Taylor Swift
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2. “If it could only be like this always – always summer, always alone, the fruit always ripe.” – Evelyn Waugh
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3. “Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”—Jenny Han
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4. “Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” – Denise Levertov
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5. “In the long dusks of summer, we walked the suburban streets through scents of maple and cut grass, waiting for something to happen.” – Steven Millhauser
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6. “When people went on vacation, they shed their home skins, thought they could be a new person.” – Aimee Friedman
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7. “August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.” — Sylvia Plath
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8. “This morning, the sun endures past dawn. I realise that it is August: the summer's last stand.” ― Sara Baume
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9. “Breathe the sweetness that hovers in August.” — Denise Levertov
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10. “If June was the beginning of a hopeful summer, and July the juice middle, August was suddenly feeling like the bitter end.” — Sarah Dessen
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11. “Less than a month ago, all of August still stretched before us – long and golden and reassuring, like an endless period of delicious sleep.” ― Lauren Oliver
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12. “August used to be a sad month for me. As the days went on, the thought of school starting weighed heavily upon my young frame.” ― Henry Rollins
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13. “August breeze— perched on the flame tree, a red-vented Bulbul.” ― Meeta Ahluwalia
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14. “August is the slow, gentle month that stretches out the longest across the span of a year. It yawns and lingers on with the light in its palms.” — Victoria Erickson
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15. “August was nearly over – the month of apples and falling stars, the last care-free month for the school children. The days were not hot, but sunny and limpidly clear – the first sign of advancing autumn.” ―Victor Nekrasov
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16. “My life, I realize suddenly, is July. Childhood is June, and old age is August, but here it is, July, and my life, this year, is July inside of July.” — Rick Bass
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17. “Today is the first day of August; it is no longer July. Summer passes, and Summer friends will melt away like snow in spring.” ― Rolf van der Wind
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18. “The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, lke the highest seat of a Ferris wheel when it pauses in its turning. The weeks that come before are only a climb from balmy spring, and those that follow a drop to the chill of autumn, but the first week of August is motionless, and hot. It is curiously silent, too, with blank white dawns and glaring noons, and sunsets smeared with too much color. Often at night there is lightning, but it quivers all alone.” — Natalie Babbitt
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19. “It is best to be born in April or August when the life-giving Sun is in its exaltation . . . for then we enter the sea of life on the crest-wave and are backed in the battle of existence by an abundant fund of vim and energy.” ― Max Heindel
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20. “One day you discover you are alive… but, not long after, the sun goes out. Snow falls, but no one sees it, on an August noon.” ― Ray Bradbury
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21. “It’s always summer somewhere.” — Lily Pulitzer
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22. “August creates as she slumbers, replete and satisfied.” — Joseph Wood Krutch
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23. “August is the month of the high-sailing hawks.” – John Burroughs
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24. “Summertime is always the best of what might be.” ― Charles Bowden
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25. “Summer brings sunshine, warm and flowering.” — Lailah Gifty Akita
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26. “It was August, and the fields were high with corn.” ― Melanie Gideon
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27. “Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
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28. “August is a time of growing up, of forgotten forever’s, full of the sweetest intent.” – Meka Boyle
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29. “Remember to be gentle with yourself and others. We are all children of chance, and none can say why some fields will blossom while others lay brown beneath the August sun.” – Kent Nerburn
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You may read more:
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/august
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August 2024 in “Massage Luc”:
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The month of July 2024 was VERY GOOD for "Massage Luc".
For the first time I had to refuse 5 clients in one day - because I had no time for them.
That happened the week of the 4th of July.
(This week we have many tourists).
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I felt really VERY BAD.
Because that week I refused even my regular clients.
I really want to apologize.
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Maybe I should not put that small advertisement on the WEB.
I am just ONE MAN business.
And my service is quality and not quantity.
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I really want to apologize to my regular clients that I could not take those hot and busy summer days.
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The month of August is very Special for Montreal.
August in Montreal we have the PRIDE:
"The Pride Parade is an event celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) social and self-acceptance, achievements, legal rights, and pride.
The events sometimes also serve as demonstrations for legal rights such as same-sex marriage."
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With "PRIDE" and "Gay legal rights", hopefully, little by little our society will be more "open".
We live and hope.
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For the month of August 2024, I will keep the same SPECIAL:
Only $ 130 for everything.
Everything, including shower, professional massage + sensual massage + professional prostate massage.
And if the service exceeds one hour - I never ask for more money.
The service here is "friendly".
My clients are my best friends.
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Allow yourself to enjoy the last month of summer with a nice Male Massage.
Come to "Massage Luc"!
I am looking forward to seeing you and offering to you, my services.
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Happy Montreal Pride 2024 to all my clients!
Happy August 2024 to all my clients!
July 2024
July (Jul.) is the seventh month of the year in the Gregorian calendar, coming between June and August.
The halfway point of the year is either on July 2 or in the night of July 1-2.
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In each hemisphere, it is the seasonal equivalent of January in the other hemisphere. In the North, it is summer and in the South it is winter.
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In the Northern Hemisphere, July is often the warmest month of the year, and major sporting events and music festivals are held around this time. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is a winter month, with the coldest-recorded temperature having been measured in Antarctica in this month.
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Name of the month of July:
In the old Roman calendar, July was called Quintilis, meaning Fifth Month, because, in the old calendar, the year began in March.
Augustus later renamed it July in honor of Julius Caesar, whose birthday was in this month.
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Symbols of the month of July:
· July's birthstone is the ruby, which symbolizes contentment.
· Its birth flowers are the larkspur and the water lily.
· The zodiac signs are Cancer (until July 22) and Leo (July 23 onward).
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Ruby:
Ruby is a pinkish red to blood-red colored gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum (aluminium oxide). Ruby is one of the most popular traditional jewelry gems and is very durable. Other varieties of gem-quality corundum are called sapphires. Ruby is one of the traditional cardinal gems, alongside amethyst, sapphire, emerald, and diamond. The word ruby comes from ruber, Latin for red. The color of a ruby is due to the element chromium.
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Some gemstones that are popularly or historically called rubies, such as the Black Prince's Ruby in the British Imperial State Crown, are actually spinels. These were once known as "Balas rubies".
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Historical and cultural references
· The Old Testament of the Bible mentions ruby many times in the Book of Exodus, and many times in the Book of Proverbs, as well as various other times. It is not certain that the Biblical words mean 'ruby' as distinct from other jewels.
· An early recorded transport and trading of rubies arises in the literature on the North Silk Road of China, wherein about 200 BC rubies were carried along this ancient trackway moving westward from China.
· Rubies have always been held in high esteem in Asian countries. They were used to ornament armor, scabbards, and harnesses of noblemen in India and China. Rubies were laid beneath the foundation of buildings to secure good fortune to the structure.
· A traditional Hindu astrological belief holds rubies as the "gemstone of the Sun and also the heavenly deity Surya, the leader of the nine heavenly bodies (Navagraha)." The belief is that worshiping and wearing rubies causes the Sun to be favorable to the wearer.
· In the Marvel comic books, the Godstone is a ruby that the son of J. Jonah Jameson, John Jameson found on the Moon that becomes activated by moonlight, grafts itself to his chest which turns him into the Man-Wolf.
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Ruby symbolism:
Since ancient times, rubies have symbolized passion, protection, and wealth. Many cultures have strong ties to it being a symbol of love and commitment, making it a great gemstone for a wedding ring. In modern times, ruby is the birthstone for July.
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You may read more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby
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Larkspur:
Larkspur is symbolic of a beautiful spirit, swiftness and generally of positivity and strong bonds of love. It is also associated with lightheartedness and youth, possibly because it grows in summer where carefree days are spent away from school.
You may read more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphinium
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Water Lily:
For many religions, the water lily symbolizes resurrection, because these flowers close up at night and reopen in the morning, similar to a spiritual rebirth. Buddhists also believe that the water lily represents enlightenment because a beautiful bloom emerges from the dark mud.
You may read more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nymphaeaceae
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Cancer zodiac sign:
Cancer (♋︎) (Greek: Καρκίνος, romanized: Karkínos, Latin for the "Crab") is the fourth astrological sign in the zodiac, originating from the constellation of Cancer.
Under the tropical zodiac, the Sun transits this area between approximately June 22 and July 22.
In astrology, Cancer is the cardinal sign of the Water trigon, which is made up of Cancer, Pisces and Scorpio.
It is one of the six negative signs, and its ruling planet is the Moon.
Though some depictions of Cancer feature a lobster or crayfish, the sign is most often represented by the crab, based on the Karkinos.
Cancer's opposite sign is Capricorn.
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Early history:
"Cancer" is an ancient word of Indo-European origin, derived from a root meaning "to scratch."
In ancient Egypt, the sign of Cancer was conceived as a scarab beetle, while in Mesopotamia it was represented by a turtle.
In each case, the animal representative of the sign was perceived as "pushing" the sun across the heavens, initiating the summer solstice.
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Latin cancer is the generic word for 'crab'.
According to Greek myth, the symbol of Cancer—often a crab, though sometimes a lobster—is based on the Karkinos (Greek: "Cancer"), a crab crushed under the foot of Heracles, and whose remains were placed in the sky by Hera, forming the Cancer constellation.
Naturalist Richard Hinckley Allen, in 1899, deemed Cancer the "most inconspicuous figure in the zodiac," adding that its mythology "apologizes for its being there by the story that when the Crab was crushed by Hercules, for pinching his toes during a contest with the Hydra in the Marsh of Lerna, Hera exalted it to the sky."
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In the arts:
During the Middle Ages, the zodiacal symbol of Cancer was included in devotional books and incorporated into monumental sculptures.
The depiction of Cancer as a crab is most prevalent in Mediterranean and Western European art.
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In Dante Alighieri's Paradiso, he makes reference to Cancer, writing:
“Thereafterward a light among them brightened,
So that, if Cancer one such crystal had,
Winter would have a month of one sole day.”
— Dante Alighieri, Paradiso
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Cancer is figured in Giovanni Maria Falconetto's 1517 painting, Cancer, as the guardian of the city of Verona.
The Cancer symbol is also depicted in Agostino di Duccio's sculpture View of Rimini Under the Sign of Cancer (1450).
In Giorgio Vasari's fresco, the Chamber of Fortune, Cancer is represented in the northern compartment of the ceiling, pictured by Diana, holding the moon, along with a crab.
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The Greek myth of Cancers zodiac sign:
The constellation Cancer represents the giant crab that attacked Heracles during the second of the 12 labors he performed as penance for killing his family.
The hero, finally killed the crab.
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Goddess Hera is the Goddess of the family and also the Goddess of the indomitable nature.
She dislikes the heroes that try to “dominate nature”.
In the myth, Goddess Hera sent the unlucky crab trying to stop Hercules.
But nothing can stop the hero Hercules - the son of Zeus.
The poor crab will die – but will die defending its “family” and obeying to the orders of the Goddess of family and indomitable nature.
Thus Goddess Hera, cherished the crab so much that she placed it in the sky and it became the Cancer constellation.
Therefore, the symbolism of the Cancer sign is closely tied to Hera and the concepts of family and home.
Cancer is considered a symbol of family and homeland, carrying protective and nurturing traits.
Cancer may also be considered the symbol of the person that dies defending its family and values.
Even if loses the battle here on earth, eventually ascends to the skies.
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Cancer zodiac man personality:
Cancer men are extremely affectionate, thoughtful and intuitive of the feelings of others, especially for loved and closed ones.
Cancer men thrive on stability, security, and comfort in love and relationships.
Cancer men, make faithful, loyal and supportive husbands and with kids, they are kind and patient.
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Cancer zodiac man sexuality:
They are attentive lovers who prioritize the emotional well-being of their significant other.
Cancer Man Sexuality is like a warm and comforting embrace, where their partner feels safe and cherished.
In the bedroom, Cancer Men are affectionate and tender lovers.
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July 2024 Holidays and Celebrations – National and International:
· 1 Mon Canada Day
· 1 Mon World Bronchiectasis Day
· 1 Mon International Joke Day
· 2 Tue World UFO Day
· 4 Thu National Sidewalk Egg Frying Day
· 5 Fri National Bikini Day
· 6 Sat International Day of Cooperatives
· 6 Sat International Kissing Day
· 6 Sat National Fried Chicken Day
· 7 Sun World Chocolate Day
· 7 Sun Global Forgiveness Day
· 8 Mon International Town Criers Day
· 9 Tue Cow Appreciation Day
· 11 Thu World Population Day
· 12 Fri Malala Day
· 12 Fri Orangemen's Day (The Twelfth)
· 12 Fri National Simplicity Day
· 13 Sat National French Fry Day
· 14 Sun Bastille Day
· 14 Sun National Mac and Cheese Day
· 15 Mon National Clean Beauty Day
· 15 Mon National Give Something Away Day
· 16 Tue National Cherry Day
· 16 Tue World Snake Day
· 16 Tue Moon Landing Anniversary
· 17 Wed World Emoji Day
· 18 Thu Nelson Mandela International Day
· 19 Fri Seneca Falls Convention
· 20 Sat International Chess Day
· 21 Sun National Junk Food Day
· 21 Sun National Ice Cream Day
· 24 Wed Cousins Day
· 25 Thu Christmas In July
· 26 Fri Uncle and Aunt Day
· 27 Sat National Disability Independence Day
· 28 Sun World War I
· 29 Mon National Lasagna Day
· 29 Mon International Tiger Day
· 29 Mon National Lipstick Day
· 30 Tue National Cheesecake Day
· 30 Tue World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
· 30 Tue International Friendship Day
· 31 Wed World Ranger Day
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You may read more:
https://www.calendarr.com/canada/calendar-july-2024/
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July month - Important and commemorative days for Canada:
· July 1 - Canada Day
· July 1 to 7 - Canada History Week - Government of Canada, Canada History Week (July 1–7).
· July 27 - Korean War Veterans Day
· July 28 - Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval
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July 1 - Canada Day:
Canada Day (French: Fête du Canada), formerly known as Dominion Day (French: Fête du Dominion), is the National Day of Canada.
A federal statutory holiday, it celebrates the anniversary of Canadian Confederation which occurred on July 1, 1867, with the passing of the British North America Act, 1867, when the three separate colonies of the United Canadas, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into a single dominion within the British Empire called Canada.
Originally called Dominion Day (French: Le Jour de la Confédération), the holiday was renamed in 1982, the same year that the Canadian constitution was patriated by the Canada Act, 1982, which severed the vestiges of legal dependence on the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
Canada Day celebrations take place throughout the country, as well as in various locations around the world attended by Canadians living abroad.
You may read more:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_Day
And:
https://www.almanac.com/content/canada-day
And:
https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/campaigns/canada-day.html
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July 1 to 7 - Canada History Week
Canada History Week provides all Canadians with the opportunity to learn more about the people and events that have shaped the country we know today. By sharing stories of extraordinary achievement and inspiring engagement throughout the week, this event encourages Canadians to improve their knowledge of Canada’s history, civics, and public policy.
You may read more:
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/collection/canada-history-week
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July 27 - Korean War Veterans Day
27 July 2023 marks the 70th anniversary of the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement, which ended over three years of fighting on the Korean Peninsula. This important milestone will be commemorated with events in Canada and in the Republic of Korea.
You may read more:
https://www.veterans.gc.ca/en/remembrance/commemorative-events/significant-events/korea-70
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July 28 - Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval
The Royal Proclamation of 2003, formally known as Proclamation Designating 28 July of Every Year as "A Day of Commemoration of the Great Upheaval", Commencing on 28 July 2005, is a document issued in the name of Queen Elizabeth II acknowledging the Great Upheaval (or Great Expulsion or Grand Dérangement), Britain's expulsion of the Acadian settlers from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, under a deportation order issued by King George II on 28 July 1755.
The Royal Proclamation of 2003 was made on 31 December 2003, with the 28 July 2005 designation for the first annual Day of Commemoration chosen to coincide with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the deportation order.
You may read more:
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Canadian Food Recipes for July:
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https://www.foodnetwork.ca/article/most-popular-recipes-july-2023/
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https://www.canadianliving.com/shop/back-issues/feature/recipes-in-2022-july-issue
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https://www.pinterest.ca/enessman/canada-day-and-fourth-of-july-recipes/
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July 2024 Montreal festivals and events:
http://www.go-montreal.com/attraction_events_jul.htm
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July quotes and sayings:
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Hal Borland
“July is a blind date with summer.”
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Charlotte Eriksson
“It’s July and I have hope in who I am becoming.”
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Francis Thompson
“The summer looks out from her brazen tower, through the flashing bars of July.”
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Amy Levy
“The London trees are dusty-brown, Beneath the summer sky; My love, she dwells in London town, Nor leaves it in July.”
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Sara Coleridge
“Hot July brings cooling showers, apricots and gillyflowers.”
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Kellie Elmore
“I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket.”
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Rick Bass
“My life, I realize suddenly, is July. Childhood is June, and old age is August, but here it is, July, and my life, this year, is July inside of July.”
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Vaidesh Vardanth
“Welcome, July! In remaining of half-year, we must fly to reach high.”
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Jean Hersey
“July is hollyhocks and hammocks, fireworks and vacations, hot and steamy weather, cool and refreshing swims, beach picnics, and vegetables all out of the garden.”
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Charlotte Eriksson
“The way I always think I will get better in July.”
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Terri Guillemets
“I drifted into a summer-nap under the hot shade of July, serenaded by a cicada lullaby, to drowsy-warm dreams of distant thunder.”
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Lewis Carroll
“Autumn frosts have slain July.”
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Jenny Han
“Everything good, everything magical happens between the months of June and August.”
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Allie Ray
“Then came July like three o'clock in the afternoon, hot and listless and miserable.”
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Haley Mary Artzab
“Thinking back to when it’s warm outside. Oh, why couldn’t Christmas be in July?”
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American Folklore
“If ant hills are high in July, the coming winter will be hard.”
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Daisaku Ikeda
“July, with its days of blue skies and time that seemingly stands still, holds a special place in my heart.”
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Bill Bryson
“They talk about big skies in the western United States, and they may indeed have them, but you have never seen such lofty clouds, such towering anvils, as in Iowa in July.”
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E. V. Lucas
“The noise from good toast should reverberate in the head like the thunder of July.”
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Rachel Hollis
“Summer at the Hollis household is all about us getting together and enjoying the pool.”
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You may read more:
https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/july
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July 2024 in Massage Luc:
The month of June 2024 was a good month for "Massage Luc".
I had many clients.
I had tourists - from the US and from other parts of Canada - and I had new clients from Montreal.
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This month for the very first time I put up a small web advertisement.
A client convinced me to place that small ad.
I really feel a little strange about it, because I am only “one-man local company” – only based in quality and word of mouth.
But it is done now...
And in any case - I am also helping a client and friend with his web business.
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For this month I had only one interesting artistic session:
2 gay - guys from Florida got married after many years together.
They came to Montreal for their honeymoon (the one is from Montreal).
And they wanted to "commemorate" their honeymoon with a "Boudoir Photography Session".
They were both mature - into their gold years - but very good looking.
During the "photo session" there was a really nice atmosphere.
I have a very good memory of this "photo session".
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Another small "personal event" this month:
I have seen the show "kurios" - from the "cirque du soleil".
The show was beautiful.
Really very impressive.
For me had also a different meaning:
For a long time, I did not follow theatre and shows.
That was the first time I went to a show after a really long time.
When I was a student in Athens, Greece and in Rome, Italy - I used to go regularly to performances.
In Rome I was going to the Opera regularly - I was paying the student ticket.
And I was also following many "experimental theatrical presentations".
After my emigration my life took another "turn" - logically.
And I had to "put aside" my “cultural endeavours".
Now a client offered me this ticket for the "cirque du soleil".
The show was very good - but also awakened inside me all the memories of my student life, my first youth.
I do not know if I can thank my client enough for that!
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For the month of July 2024, I will keep the same popular special:
Just $130 for everything.
My other special is always valid:
The client that will come 4 times in a month gets a free "Boudoir Photography Session" value of $ 300.
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Enjoy July, the month of summer with a nice Male Massage.
Offer to yourself this inexpensive luxury - because YOU DESERVE IT!
Come to "Massage Luc"!
I am looking forward to seeing YOU!
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Happy Canada Day 2024 to all my clients.
Happy July 2024 to all my clients!
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If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.
Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.
Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.
Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.
Have you opened a new location, redesigned your shop, or added a new product or service? Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know.
Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.
If customers can’t find it, it doesn’t exist. Clearly list and describe the services you offer. Also, be sure to showcase a premium service.
Having a big sale, on-site celebrity, or other event? Be sure to announce it so everybody knows and gets excited about it.
Are your customers raving about you on social media? Share their great stories to help turn potential customers into loyal ones.
Running a holiday sale or weekly special? Definitely promote it here to get customers excited about getting a sweet deal.
Have you opened a new location, redesigned your shop, or added a new product or service? Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know.
Customers have questions, you have answers. Display the most frequently asked questions, so everybody benefits.
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Our aromatherapy massage services use essential oils to enhance the massage experience and promote relaxation and healing. We offer a variety of oils to choose from, each with their own unique benefits.
Our reflexology massage services are based on the ancient Chinese practise of applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, and ears that correspond to different organs and systems in the body. This technique promotes relaxation and balance throughout the body.
Our hot stone massage services use smooth, heated stones to apply pressure and heat to the body, promoting relaxation and healing. This technique is perfect for those looking to relieve tension and reduce stress.
Our Swedish massage services are a classic technique designed to promote relaxation and ease muscle tension. This technique involves long, flowing strokes and kneading of the muscles.
Our deep tissue massage services are designed to target chronic muscle tension and knots. This technique involves slow, deep pressure on the muscles and connective tissues.
Our relaxation massage is designed to help you unwind and de-stress. Our therapists use gentle techniques to help you achieve a state of deep relaxation, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Our deep tissue massage is perfect for those who suffer from chronic muscle tension or pain. Our therapists use deep pressure to target specific areas and help alleviate pain and discomfort.
Our sports massage is ideal for athletes or anyone who leads an active lifestyle. Our therapists use a combination of techniques to help improve flexibility, prevent injury, and enhance performance.
Our reflexology treatment is based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Our therapists use pressure on these points to promote relaxation and improve overall health.
Our cupping therapy treatment uses cups to create suction on the skin, which helps to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. This treatment can be used for a variety of conditions, including muscle pain and respiratory issues.
Our chair massage is a quick and easy way to relax and unwind. Perfect for those on-the-go, our therapists use a specialized chair to provide a seated massage that targets the neck, back, and shoulders.
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Our relaxation massage is designed to help you unwind and de-stress. Our therapists use gentle techniques to help you achieve a state of deep relaxation, leaving you feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Our deep tissue massage is perfect for those who suffer from chronic muscle tension or pain. Our therapists use deep pressure to target specific areas and help alleviate pain and discomfort.
Our sports massage is ideal for athletes or anyone who leads an active lifestyle. Our therapists use a combination of techniques to help improve flexibility, prevent injury, and enhance performance.
Our reflexology treatment is based on the principle that there are reflex points on the feet and hands that correspond to every part of the body. Our therapists use pressure on these points to promote relaxation and improve overall health.
Our cupping therapy treatment uses cups to create suction on the skin, which helps to increase blood flow, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. This treatment can be used for a variety of conditions, including muscle pain and respiratory issues.
Our chair massage is a quick and easy way to relax and unwind. Perfect for those on-the-go, our therapists use a specialized chair to provide a seated massage that targets the neck, back, and shoulders.