They say if you want to live and thrive, let the spider run alive (which can be hard to remember in the moment), and that feels even more true when the eight-legged critter in question is your birth month spider.
Birth flowers, birthstones, and zodiac signs have long provided us little excuses to find something that feels oddly specific to you. And we’re already familiar with, too, the idea of a birth month bird, birth month animal, and birth month bug , but why should they have all the fun?
If you’re willing to look past the fact that spiders are considerably less cuddly than most birth month symbols, I think they make a surprisingly good match. There are thousands of spider species around the world, after all; some are tiny and easy to overlook, while others are spectacular creatures with intricate webs, extraordinary colors and some seriously impressive hunting skills. So you’d best believe there’s one that matches you out there…
All 12 Birth Month Spiders
Keen to find out your birth month spider, then? Of course you are! I’ve matched each month with a spider based on personality traits commonly associated with people born at that time of year. Think of it as a little bit of nature, a little bit of personality quiz and a good excuse to appreciate the spiders living around us.
So, grab yourself a BugView 5X Magnifying Glass from Carson, and let’s see which spider you’ve been given…
January – Jumping Spider
January is often associated with ambition, determination and a willingness to start something new. That makes the jumping spider – every bit as curious, clever and full of energy – a pretty good fit for you.
Jumping spiders are active hunters rather than relying on large webs to catch their meals. They have excellent vision for their size and can make surprisingly precise jumps when pursuing prey. If you’re a January baby, you’re apparently the type who likes to investigate, explore and figure things out for yourself…. and you probably don’t like sitting around waiting for something to happen, either!
February – Crab Spider
Independent thinkers with a calm and thoughtful side, I’m giving February babies the crab spider. Widely considered to be masters of patience, these arachnids – rather than rushing around looking for prey – tend to sit quietly on flowers or foliage and wait for an insect to come within reach.
They can also be remarkably adaptable, with some species able to change their appearance to blend into their surroundings. In other words, you know when to make yourself noticed – and when it’s smarter to sit back and wait.
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March – Wolf Spider
March is a month of change, so it seems fitting that its spider is one that doesn’t wait around for an opportunity. Wolf spiders are active hunters as, instead of relying on a web to capture prey, they move across the ground in search of it.
They’re also surprisingly devoted mothers. Female wolf spiders carry their egg sacs with them, and once the spiderlings hatch, the tiny babies can climb onto their mother’s back. So if you’re a March baby, you’re apparently independent and tough – but with a softer side that comes out for the people you care about.
April – Nursery Web Spider
Caring and dependable, April is often associated with optimism, renewal and a generous spirit, so the nursery web spider feels like a natural match.
No surprises, then, that this spider gets its name from the nursery web the female creates for her young. She carries her egg sac with her before eventually placing it somewhere safe and guarding the spiderlings once they hatch.
There’s something rather endearing about that, right? Especially as it means you’re the dependable one in your friendship group – the person people know they can turn to when they need someone.
May – Green Lynx Spider
May babies are often associated with energy, sociability and curiosity, which makes the green lynx spider a really fun match!
This striking birth month spider is an active predator that often waits among plants for prey. Its coloring helps it blend into vegetation, allowing it to get surprisingly close to insects before making its move.
You’re confident, alert and quick-thinking, and probably not someone who misses much; just like your eight-legged pal, you notice what’s going on around you, think quickly and aren’t afraid to act when the moment is right. Win!
June – Garden Orb-Weaver
June is the month for the spider with one of nature’s most impressive architectural skills, and orb-weaving spiders create those classic, wheel-shaped webs that seem almost impossibly precise. Their webs are functional, delicate and beautiful all at once.
Creative, then? Organized? A (whisper it!) perfectionist? All of this makes the garden orb-weaver a perfect match for June babies, who are often described as creative, detail-oriented and adaptable. You like things done properly – and preferably beautifully, too.
July – Fishing Spider
July babies are often associated with confidence, spontaneity and a love of adventure: enter, then, the fishing spider. These impressive spiders are associated with ponds, streams and other bodies of water, and some species can move across the surface of the water while hunting.
They’re not afraid to venture somewhere most spiders wouldn’t, basically. If this is your birth month spider, then, you’re probably the person who hears “you probably shouldn’t do that” and immediately becomes more interested in doing it.
August – Golden Silk Orb-Weaver
August is not a month for blending into the background, so the golden silk orb-weaver is a suitably spectacular birth month spider. These spiders are known for their large webs, distinctive golden silk and striking appearance. Female golden silk orb-weavers can also be dramatically larger than males.
They’re attention-grabbers, then – in the best possible way. If you’re an August baby, you’re more than confident enough to take centerstage when you want to, and comfortable being noticed when you do.
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September – Wasp Spider
Confident, dramatic and fiercely individual, September babies often get described as organized, intelligent and self-assured. They also get one of the most spectacular-looking critters on this list of birth month spiders, as it has bold black-and-yellow markings that make it almost impossible to mistake for anything else.
As if that weren’t enough, its large web often includes a distinctive zigzag of silk. Subtle? Absolutely not, but if you’re a September baby, you’re apparently someone who knows who they are and isn’t particularly interested in disappearing into the crowd.
And honestly, why would you?
October – Four-Spotted Orb-Weaver
October has to get something a little mysterious as its birth month spider, so who better to take that spot than the four-spotted orb-weaver is a striking spider, with four pale spots on its abdomen and a remarkable amount of variation in its coloring. In Britain, it’s particularly associated with late summer and fall, making it an especially appropriate choice for October.
People born in October are often described as intuitive, perceptive and a little difficult to read, so this feels right; while you may not always be the loudest person in the room, but you’re paying attention – and you probably notice considerably more than people realize.
November – False Widow
November babies are resilient, intense and misunderstood, so obviously they get one of the spiders with the biggest reputations.
False widows have developed something of a sinister image, but like most spiders, they’re simply predators trying to catch small prey and survive. That makes them a surprisingly good match for November, a month often associated with intensity, independence and resilience.
People may make assumptions about you before they really know you. Their loss, quite frankly.
December – Money Spider
You’re optimistic, resourceful and lucky, so your birth month spider, and it comes with some irresistible symbolism in the money spider.
These tiny spiders are common in British gardens, and folklore has long associated them with good luck and prosperity. They’re small and easy to overlook, but they’re remarkably widespread and successful, and that seems fitting for December babies.
Basically, you don’t necessarily need to be the biggest presence in the room to make an impression… and a little luck certainly doesn’t hurt.
I’ll admit that I didn’t expect to love the idea of birth month spiders, but the more I looked at them, the more I liked the idea. Spiders are so often treated as creepy garden intruders, when they’re actually fascinating little predators that play an important role in the ecosystem.
The next time you spot one in your garden, perhaps take a second look before reaching for the broom (or, my favourite, the glass and paper combo); that little arachnid might be doing some useful work among your plants. And, depending on your birth month, it might even have a little something in common with you, too.
