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.

3rd » Sino-French War: Beginning of the Battle of Núi Bop
17th » A British force defeats a large Dervish army at the Battle of Abu Klea in the Sudan.
26th » Troops loyal to Muhammad Ahmad called The Mahdi conquer Siege of Khartoum named Khartoum, killing the Governor-General Charles George Gordon.

1st » Béla Balogh, Hungarian director (d. 1945)
2nd » Gordon Flowerdew, Canadian lieutenant, Victoria Cross recipient (d. 1918)
3rd » Harry Elkins Widener, American businessman (d. 1912)
5th » Humbert Wolfe, Italian-English poet (d. 1940)
7th » Edwin Swatek, American swimmer and water polo player (d. 1966)
8th » John Curtin, Australian politician, 14th Prime Minister of Australia (d. 1945)
8th » A. J. Muste, Dutch-American clergyman and activist (d. 1967)
11th » Jack Hoxie, American actor and rodeo performer (d. 1965)
11th » Alice Paul, American activist (d. 1977)
13th » Alfred Fuller, Canadian-American businessman, founded the Fuller Brush Company (d. 1973)
15th » Lorenz Böhler, Austrian physician (d. 1973)
15th » Miles Burke, American boxer (d. 1928)
15th » Huang Yuanyong, Chinese journalist and author (d. 1915)
15th » Grover Lowdermilk, American baseball player (d. 1968)
16th » Zhou Zuoren, Chinese author (d. 1967)
21st » Ernst Gustav Kühnert, Estonian-German architect and historian (d. 1961)
21st » Umberto Nobile, Italian engineer (d. 1978)
25th » Kitahara Hakushū, Japanese poet and author (d. 1942)
26th » Michael Considine, Irish-Australian politician (d. 1959)
27th » Jerome Kern, American composer (d. 1945)
27th » Eduard Künneke, German composer (d. 1953)
27th » Maeda Seison, Japanese painter (d. 1977)
28th » Vahan Terian, Armenian poet and activist (d. 1920)

6th » Peter Christen Asbjørnsen, Norwegian author and scholar (b. 1812)
6th » Bhartendu Harishchandra, Indian author (b. 1850)
13th » Schuyler Colfax, American politician, 17th Vice President of the United States (b. 1823)
15th » Leopold Damrosch, German-American conductor (b. 1832)
26th » Edward Davy, English-Australian physician and engineer (b. 1806)
26th » Charles George Gordon, English general (b. 1833)