Also flowers of this day
- Dendrobium — a willful beauty
- Willow — obedience and freedom
Birthstone of January
- Garnet — a deep red gem, the color of pomegranate seeds
Where this day sits
- Day 1 of 30 in Aquarius · on the Capricorn–Aquarius cusp
- Day 20 of the year
- Western month flower: Carnation
Day-by-day birth flowers come from Japan's tanjōbana (誕生花) calendar, which gives each date its own flowers. Lists vary between sources; we follow one published 366-day table and show up to three flowers per day. Meanings are the traditional hanakotoba, in our own words. Birthstones follow the modern list used by U.S. jewelers (Jewelers of America and the American Gem Trade Association).