March

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March is the third month of the year with 31 days. March is named after Mars, the Roman god of war.

In ancient Rome, March was called Martius. It was named after the war god (Mars) and the Romans thought that it was the lucky time to begin the war.

March's flower is the Jonquil and its birthstone is the Bloodstone. The meaning of the Bloodstone is Courage.

In March the Sun passes through zodiac constellations Aquarius and Pisces.
March begins on the same day of the week as November in all years and as February on regular years.
The signs of the zodiac within the month of March are Pisces and Aries.

Months of the Year
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Other meanings

A march is also the type of music, originally written for and performed by marching bands.
March is also the name of the place in Germany.