The January Birthstone is the Garnet Garnets have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. The word garnet comes from 14th century Middle English word gernet meaning dark red. Garnet is said to be symbolic of desire and represents constancy.
Garnet is called the traditional birthstone of January. Emerald is listed as the mystical birthstone. Rose quartz is considered the secondary birthstone of January.
January Zodiac Signs
Month of January Zodiac Signs are Capricorn(until January 19) and Aquarius(January 20 onwards).
Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) When you were born as a Capricorn then you are considered to be quite intelligent. Capricorns are known to be very patient and will go to great lengths as to achieve perspnal goals. This is why Capricorns are usually well suited to handling business problems. Capricorns are compatible with: Scorpio, Pisces, Virgo, Aries, Cancer and Taurus.
Aquarius (January 21 - February 19) People born under this sign can sometimes leave an impression of being simple minded. However this is actually one of their positive qualities. This quality can result in being honest, loyal and dependable. Some other great attributes of the Aquarius are smarts and a drive towards independence. Aquarius are compatible with: Aries, Gemini, Libra, Pisces, Sagittarius and other Aquarius.
January Birth Flowers
Although January is a cold and gloomy season seems like an unlikely time for flowers to bloom, but nature has designed birth flowers which love the extreme weather. The flower associated with the month of January is Carnation and is said to symbolise love, fascination and distinction. Carnation, which is also commonly called Gillyflower, is found in a number of colors from pink to purple-red.
Love, Pride, Beauty, Purity, Distinction, Fascination, and Loyal. January Birth Flower Carnation comes in every shade on the colour wheel. They are one of the most delicate and beautiful blooms that are long lasting. Each colour of Carnations can symbolize a sentiment or emotion. Pink Carnation means affection, while a Red Carnation means Love and Affection. White carnations mean good luck whereas Yellow Carnation denotes disappointment or exclusion.
Historical Events for January, 1822
1st » The Greek Constitution of 1822 is adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus.
9th » The Portuguese prince Pedro I of Brazil decides to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portuguese King João VI of Portugal known as João VI, beginning the Brazilian independence process.
13th » The design of the Flag of Greece or Greek flag is adopted by the First National Assembly at Epidaurus.
14th » Greek War of Independence: Acrocorinth is captured by Theodoros Kolokotronis and Demetrios Ypsilantis.
15th » Greek War of Independence: Demetrios Ypsilantis is elected president of the legislative assembly.
6th » Heinrich Schliemann, German archaeologist (d. 1890)
9th » Carol Benesch, Czech-Romanian architect, designed the Peleș Castle (d. 1896)
12th » Étienne Lenoir, French engineer, designed the internal combustion engine (d. 1900)
25th » Charles Reed Bishop, American businessman, philanthropist, and politician, founded the Bishop Museum (d. 1915)
25th » William McDougall (politician) e.g William McDougall, Canadian lawyer and politician, List of lieutenant governors of the Northwest Territories or Lieutenant Governor of the Northwest Territories (d. 1905)
28th » Alexander Mackenzie, Canadian politician, 2nd Prime Minister of Canada (d. 1892)
30th » Franz Ritter von Hauer, Austrian geologist (d. 1899)