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Crystals for January
January's birthstone is garnet. The month is shared by Capricorn and Aquarius, and its full moon is traditionally the Wolf Moon.
Birthstones
Garnet's name comes from the Latin for pomegranate. Its deep red suits a winter birthday, and garnets of many colours exist, including green tsavorite.
Capricorn stones (22 December – 19 January)
Crystal tradition links Capricorn with Garnet, Smoky quartz, Onyx, Black tourmaline and Shungite. Full Capricorn crystal guide.
Aquarius stones (20 January – 18 February)
Crystal tradition links Aquarius with Amethyst, Garnet, Angelite, Amber and Labradorite. Full Aquarius crystal guide.
The Wolf Moon
January's full moon is the Wolf Moon, named, in the North American almanac tradition, for wolves heard howling in the deep of winter. Old English and Anglo-Saxon calendars called January Wulf-monath too. Full moon names.
All January stones
Garnet, Rose quartz, Red jasper, Smoky quartz, Onyx, Amethyst and Angelite.
January stones in the shop
Questions answered
What crystal is for January?
Garnet is the January birthstone; Capricorn stones include Garnet and Smoky quartz; Aquarius stones include Amethyst and Garnet.
What is a good crystal gift for a January birthday?
A garnet piece, or the stone of their star sign.
Key facts (summary)
- January's birthstone is garnet.
- Garnet is the January birthstone; Capricorn stones include Garnet and Smoky quartz; Aquarius stones include Amethyst and Garnet.
- A garnet piece, or the stone of their star sign.
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