January Zodiac Signs

January Birthstones Astrology

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.

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.

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.

2nd » Uruguayan War: The Siege of Paysandú ends as Empire of Brazil e.g Brazilian and Colorado Party (Uruguay) e.g Coloradans capture Paysandú, Uruguay.
4th » The New York Stock Exchange opens its first permanent headquarters at 10-12 Broad near Wall Street in New York City named New York, New York.
15th » American Civil War: Fort Fisher in North Carolina Second Battle of Fort Fisher e.g falls to the Union, thus cutting off the last major seaport of the Confederacy.
31st » American Civil War: The United States Congress passes the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, abolishing slavery and submits it to the states for ratification.
31st » American Civil War: Confederate States of America e.g Confederate General Robert E. Lee becomes general-in-chief.

3rd » Henry Lytton, English actor and singer (d. 1936)
5th » Julio Garavito Armero, Colombian astronomer (d. 1920)
5th » Ban Johnson, American businessman, founded the Western League (original) known as Western League (d. 1931)
8th » Winnaretta Singer, American heiress (d. 1943)
10th » Mary Ingalls, American sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder (d. 1928)
13th » Princess Marie of Orléans (1865–1909) named Princess Marie of Orléans (d. 1908)
17th » Sir Charles Fergusson, 7th Baronet, English general and politician, 3rd Governor-General of New Zealand (d. 1951)
28th » Lala Lajpat Rai, Indian author and politician (d. 1928)
28th » Kaarlo Juho Ståhlberg, Finnish politician, 1st President of Finland (d. 1952)
31st » Henri Desgrange, French cyclist and journalist (d. 1940)
31st » Shastriji Maharaj, Indian spiritual leader, founded Bochasanwasi Shri Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha named BAPS (d. 1951)