The month of January brings with it a variety of different birthstones, as well as planetary stones. Birthstones have their roots in ancient astrology, as well as many ancient cultures, and each is said to have their own unique energy and spiritual properties. The most common birthstone associated with January is the garnet. Even though garnets come in a variety of colors, such as green, red and pink , the red garnet is the stone that typically represents January.
Spiritual Properties of Garnets
The name garnet comes from the classical Latin word malum granatum, which means pomegranate. This is because red garnets can closely resemble the seeds of a pomegranate. Many cultures throughout history have believed the garnet to be a stone that brings strength and protection to its wearer. It is also believed to help encourage friendship, improve self-confidence and help bring better balance to a person’s life.
Many spiritual healers today use the garnet as a stone to protect against nightmares and to help cleanse a person’s aura. The red garnet is associated with the 1st or Root Chakra, which is representative of life force energy.
Mystical Birthstone for January
Mystical Birthstones are of Tibetan origin and are said to date back over one thousand years. The emerald is the Mystical birthstone for January. Emeralds are said to have energy that encourages feelings of contentment and love. They are also believed to enhance memory and clairvoyance.
Star Sign Stones
As an alternative to a birthstone, you may decide to go with a Star Sign Stone. These stones are associated with the Zodiac Star Sign under which one is born. The two Zodiac signs for the month of January are Capricorn and Aquarius.
Capricorn- December 22-January 19
The birthstones for this sign include the ruby, red garnet and green or blue agate. The planetary stone for Capricorn is lapis lazuli, which is believed to help bring harmony, wisdom and clarity to its wearer.
Aquarius- January 20-February 18
For Aquarius, the birthstones are moss agate, red garnet and white or black opal. The planetary stone is turquoise, which is believed to absorb negativity and open the heart chakra.
So, if you were born in the month of January there are many birthstones from which to choose. Which one you decide upon will depend upon your personal preference and the type of connection you feel with the stone’s energy.
