Born on 1 October: Star Sign, Birthstone and Birthday Facts

October 7, 2026

If your birthday is on 1 October, your star sign is Libra (the Scales, 23 September to 22 October), your birthstone is opal and your birth flower is marigold and cosmos.

1 October is the 274th day of the year (the 275th in a leap year). In 2026 it falls on a Thursday, and in 2027 on a Friday.

Star signs are just for fun, but they're a nice way to make a card or gift feel personal.

Libra personality traits

Charming and fair
Loves beauty and harmony
Sociable
Indecisive at times
Romantic

Birthday gift ideas for 1 October

Art print
Fresh flowers
A beauty gift set
Something with opal, the October birthstone
A bunch of marigolds, the October birth flower

Birthday messages for a 1 October birthday

Happy birthday to someone who makes the world more beautiful.
Perfectly balanced, as all things should be. Happy birthday, Libra!
Wishing you a year of harmony, joy and lovely things.
Happy 1st of October! Hope your day is as brilliant as you are.

Key things to remember

Pair a star sign card with a small birthstone gift for a personal touch.

Frequently asked questions

What star sign is 1 October?

Libra (23 September to 22 October).

What is the birthstone for 1 October?

Opal, the birthstone for everyone born in October.

What is the birth flower for 1 October?

Marigold and cosmos.

What day is 1 October 2026?

Thursday.

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