January’s birth bird is the Owl—symbolizing thoughtfulness and wisdom
January’s birth bird is the owl. January babies are thought to be thoughtful and wise like the owl.

January’s birth flower is the carnation—symbolizing unconditional love
January’s birth flower is the carnation which symbolizes unconditional love.

January’s birthstone is the red garnet—symbolizing trust, loyalty, and compassion
January’s birthstone is the red garnet which symbolizes trust, loyalty, and compassion.

January’s moon is named the Wolf Moon
January’s moon is called the Wolf Moon because of the howling of wolves often heard during this time of year.

January was named after the Roman god of changes and transitions, Janus
January was named after the Roman god of changes and transitions, Janus. Janus has two faces—one to see the past and one to see the future.

January’s birth month has two zodiac signs—Capricorn and Aquarius
January’s birth month has two zodiac signs—Capricorn and Aquarius. Capricorn (December 22-January 19) is an earth sign represented by a sea-goat—a being with the body of a goat and tail of a fish. Aquarius (January 20-February 18) is an air sign represented by the water bearer—a symbol for the outpouring of knowledge.


