The Birth Month of January

Modern Birthstone: Garnet

"By her who in this month was born,
No gem save garnets should be worn.
They will ensure her constancy,
True friendship and fidelity."

William T. Fernie, MD The Occult and Curative Powers of Precious Stones Harper & Row San Francisco; 1973

A Description of Character for those born in January

• Ambitious and serious about goals and success
• Loves to teach and be taught
• Always looking at people's flaws and weaknesses
• Likes to criticize and voice opinion
• Hardworking and productive
• Smart, neat and organized
• Sensitive and has deep thoughts
• Knows how to make others happy and strives to do so
• Quiet unless excited or tensed
• Rather reserved or conservative
• Highly attentive, an excellent listener
• Resistant to serious illnesses but prone to colds and other irritating minor infections
• Romantic but has difficulties expressing love and other deep emotions
• Loves children
• A homely person who enjoys family life
• Loyal
• There is a need to improve social skills
• Easily jealous

Botanical Correspondence for the Month of January
Flower of the Month: Carnation or Snowdrop

Birth Stones and Gems for the Month of January
Modern: Garnet
Traditional: Garnet
Spiritual: Emerald, Rose Quartz

Birth Stone Lore:

Garnet is said to be the physical representation of the spirit, an elemental representation that could be used in Circle casting.  It aids in balance and grounding, and works well in wedding rings, as it stands as a stone of devotion.

Rose Quartz is the stone of love.  It increases romantic, sexual and tender energy vibrations in any place it’s kept.  Rose Quartz encourages eternal love and devotion between people.  A wonderful wedding gift would be two rose quartz stones fashioned for the bride and groom.

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Crafted by Eira Alarches.
Sources:
Forwarded E-mail 'Your child's birthstone and personality', original post @ SheKnows.com
The Wicca Spellbook by Gerina Dunwich
The Master Book of Herbalism by Paul Beyerl
Cunninghams's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham
Smithsonian Rock and Gem by Ronald Louis Bonewitz
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer and Gisela Schreiber

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