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, 1863
1st » American Civil War: The Emancipation Proclamation takes effect in Confederate States of America or Confederate territory.
1st » The first claim under the Homestead Act is made by Daniel Freeman (homesteader) or Daniel Freeman for a farm in Nebraska.
4th » The New Apostolic Church, a Christian and Premillennialism e.g chiliastic church, is established in Hamburg, Germany.
8th » American Civil War: Second Battle of Springfield
9th » American Civil War: the Battle of Fort Hindman begins in Arkansas.
11th » American Civil War: Battle of Arkansas Post General John Alexander McClernand or John McClernand and Admiral David Dixon Porter capture the Arkansas River for the Union (American Civil War) e.g Union.
11th » American Civil War: ship CSS Alabama Action off Galveston Light encounters and sinks the USS Hatteras 1861 6 off Galveston Lighthouse in Texas.
22nd » The January Uprising breaks out in Poland, Lithuania and Belarus. The aim of the national movement is to regain Polish–Lithuanian–Ruthenian Commonwealth from occupation by Russia.
26th » American Civil War: General Ambrose Burnside is relieved of command of the Army of the Potomac after the disastrous Battle of Fredericksburg known as Fredericksburg campaign. He is replaced by Joseph Hooker.
26th » American Civil War: Governor of Massachusetts John Albion Andrew receives permission from United States Secretary of War called Secretary of War to raise a militia organization for men of African descent.