Out with the old, in with the new.
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The first month of the year symbolizes new beginnings and clean slates. In honor, and celebration, of all the January birthdays out there, enter your personal blueprint:
• birthstone •
GARNET: A fiery royal stone, January’s garnet is a sign of passion, good luck, and motivation. Wear the royal garnet to stimulate the senses and increase vitality.
• flower •
CARNATION: the flower of the affectionate heart. The intoxicating aromatic alchemy of this flower was cherished as a centuries-old ingredient for love potions. With soft ruffled petals, its allure is ancient, and its Greek name, dianthus, means ‘heavenly flower’. The Carnation is associated with January, an emblem of sheer affection.
• oghams •
BIRCH: This tree holds the energy of a new day. Birch brings purity and clarity, a clean slate to any situation. Like the sun breaking through the clouds, the Birch ushers in a time of light and creativity. It is the ogham of beginnings.
ROWAN: This tree holds the energy of insight. The berries of the Rowan form a five-pointed star, a magical emblem that opens your “third eye,” sharpening your intuition. It is the ogham of vision.
• astro signs •
CAPRICORN: A natural strategist and loyal friend, Capricorn is resilient and dependable in a crisis. Possessing great discipline, Capricorn is a hardworking, practical perfectionist whose ambition and sense of honor leads to success. An earth sign who values personal freedom, Capricorn seeks to understand life’s true meaning.
AQUARIUS: An individualist to the core, Aquarius is broad-minded and infinitely inventive. Represented by the water bearer, Aquarius is a fountain of knowledge. A philanthropist, pioneer, and visionary, Aquarius seeks new ways to bring about a positive change in the world, always following their heart.
We hope this guide serves you well this and every month.
Happy Birthday January!
