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.

16th » The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, establishing the United States Civil Service Commission known as United States Civil Service, is passed.
19th » The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, begins service at Roselle, New Jersey.

1st » William J. Donovan, American intelligence chief (d. 1959)
3rd » Clement Attlee, English politician, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (d. 1967)
4th » Max Eastman, American author and poet (d. 1969)
6th » Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese-American poet (d. 1931)
6th » Frank Haller, American boxer (d. 1939)
8th » Pavel Filonov, Russian painter (d. 1941)
8th » Patrick J. Hurley, American soldier, politician, and diplomat, 51st United States Secretary of War (d. 1963)
10th » Francis X. Bushman, American actor (d. 1966)
10th » Oscar Goerke, American cyclist (d. 1934)
10th » Alfred Saalwächter, German admiral (d. 1945)
10th » Aleksey Nikolayevich Tolstoy, Russian author (d. 1945)
13th » Prince Arthur of Connaught (d. 1938)
13th » Nathaniel Cartmell, American runner and coach (d. 1967)
14th » Nina Ricci (designer) or Nina Ricci, Italian-French fashion designer (d. 1970)
17th » Compton Mackenzie, Scottish author (d. 1972)
20th » Enoch L. Johnson, American mob boss (d. 1968)
20th » Forrest Wilson, American journalist and author (d. 1942)
21st » Olav Aukrust, Norwegian poet (d. 1929)
21st » Eulogio Rodriguez, Filipino politician, 7th President of the Senate of the Philippines (d. 1964)
24th » Philip Schuster, American gymnast (d. 1926)
30th » Peeter Süda, Estonian organist and composer (d. 1920)