Of course, the month gets its name from Janus, the Roman god of doors, gates, and transitions. His symbol is a face with two heads—one looking back at the past, one forward to the future. It’s the most accurate symbol for January because it forces you to do that awkward mental gymnastics: replaying last year’s mistakes while setting impossible goals for this one.
You know that feeling? One minute you’re regretting that third slice of cake from December 31st, the next you’re signing up for a 5 AM yoga challenge. Janus is the god of that whiplash. He’s the patron saint of New Year’s resolutions—which, let’s be honest, are mostly just wishes written on a sticky note that gets lost by February 5th.
A guide to birth month flowers — Sweetellabella
