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Symbols of the Month-January ChallengeDuration: January 1st to January 31st, 2021
Level: Medium: 2-4 symbols completed
Read: 3/3
January Symbols:
Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson: Lethal Protector by Kaylea Cross-1/31/21 or Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character: Come Away with Me by Rachel Lacey-1/26/21
Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001: New Year, New Dragon by McKenzie Rogue-1/1/21
Spell Out Words: January or One
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N- Naked in Death by J.D. Robb-1/6/21
E-
Completed on 1/23/21Symbols of the Month-January Challenge
Duration: January 1st to January 31st, 2021
Level: Medium: 2-4 symbols completed
Read: 4/4
January Symbols:
Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
√Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
Runaway Vampire 🌟🌟🌟🌟 1/5/21
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
✓Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
Magic Bites 🌟🌟🌟🌟 1/13/21
✓Number-1: January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Cinder 🌟🌟🌟 1/23/21
Spell Out Words: One
O
✓N: Naomi Novik (Uprooted 🌟🌟) 1/18/21
E
Mod
Duration: 01 - 31 January 2021
Level: Hard (5-7 symbols)
Completed: 12/12
January Symbols:
Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
Spell Out:
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Levels: Challenging: 8-9 symbols completed & On Fire: All symbols completedJanuary Symbols:
Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a ✔dual point of view.
Making Up (Shacking Up #4) by Helena Hunting - done 1/2/2021
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a ✔historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
Romancing the Werewolf (Supernatural Society #2) by Gail Carriger - 1/10/2021
Jolene (Elemental Masters #15) by Mercedes Lackey - done 1/20/2021
Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a ✔friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Moonlighter (The Company #1, Brooklyn Bruisers #7) by Sarina Bowen - 1/17/21
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a ✔romance novel, a story where ✔hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
Springtime at Hope Cottage (Sweetwater Springs #2) by Annie Rains - 1/13/2021
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with ✔one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
A Fire Story by Brian Fies - done 1/17/2021
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a ✔white or Sky Blue cover
Sometimes It Lasts (Sea Breeze #5) by Abbi Glines - 1/6/2021
Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring ✔a disaster, a character that ✔shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
train explosion - A Longer Fall (Gunnie Rose #2) by Charlaine Harris - done 1/10/2021
bomb & blinded - Divide & Conquer (Cut & Run #4) by Abigail Roux & Madeleine Urban
Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book ✔published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Jan 7th - Where Have All the Boys Gone? by Jenny Colgan - done 1/12/2021
Jan 29th - Cougar Mom (Killer Moms, #3) by Eve Langlais - done 1/23/2021
Spell Out Words: January or ✔One (Title, Author Name or Series Name - •NO• A, An, The)
O - Outlaws (Royal Academy Rebels #2) by Jen Calonita - done 1/1/2021
N - (Nun of Your Business Mysteries #5), What A Nunderful World - done 1/17/2021
E - Eve Langlais, The Cyborg's Stowaway (Gypsy Moth #2) - done 1/8/2021
J - Darynda Jones, The Trouble with Twelfth Grave (Charley Davidson #12) - 1/9/21
A - (Allie Beckstrom #7), Magic on the Line by Devon Monk - done 1/2/2021
N -
U - The Undead Pool (The Hollows #12) by Kim Harrison - done 1/4/2021
A - Ally Carter, Heist Society (Heist Society #1) - done 1/5/2021
R - Rock Paper Scissors: Ordinary Magic Stories (#4) by Devon Monk - done 1/15/2021
Y -
Level: Medium: 3January Symbols:
✔Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities.
Read a book... with a dual point of view.
The Saddlemaker's Wife by Earlene Fowler 1/02/21
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
✔Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with a Sky Blue cover
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory 1/18/21
✔Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well.
Read a book featuring ... a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
The Diva Sweetens the Pie by Krista Davis 1/31/21 - (view spoiler)
Symbols of the Month-JanuaryJanuary 01 to January 31, 2021
Level: Hard 5-7 books
January Symbols:
Naming:
Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Banker's Death 01/06Zodiac:
Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson
Mooved to Murder 01/06Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
Gemstone-
Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop:
Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
Someone to Care 01/15Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress:
Read a book with one of these trees on the cover
Colors-White & Sky Blue:
Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
White Knights 01/10Icons- Birch Tree:
Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
Tears of the Giraffe 01/05Number-1:
Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001 (January 20, 2018)
Granny Strikes Back 01/03Spell Out Words:
O - Jane T. O'Brien - Murder at Channel 2 01/17
N - Neil Boyd - Bless Me Father 01/16
E - Elizabeth Peters - The Curse of the Pharaohs 01/08
Going for mediumJanuary Symbols:
Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with a book with a dual point of view.
✔Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a main character is a merperson
✔Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
✔Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Level Hard: 5-7 symbolsCompleted 6 / 7
✔ Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus. Read a book with a dual point of view. - Connor
✔ Gemstone-Garnet: Read a friends to lovers romance - Finn
✔ Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: Read a romance novel - Brooks
✔ Colors-White & Sky Blue: Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover -
✔ Number-1: Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001 - Dirty Deeds: An Urban Fantasy Collection
Spell Out Words:
J - Jamison
A - Adam
N - The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix
U - Cunning Devil by Chris Underwood
A - Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews
R - Running into Love
Y - Part Time Cowboy by Maisey Yates
January challengeLevel -- On Fire: All symbols to be completed ;)
9/18
January Symbols:
✔ Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view. Silver in the Blood Read 1/19
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
✔ Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
The Summer List by Amy Mason Doan (read 1/1 -- Laura and Casey form a life-long friendship)
✔ Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling Heart of Barkness by Spencer Quinn (read 1/2 -- Lotty's faith in the world is renewed when Bernie and Chet prove her wrong about her life and herself)
✔ Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!) The Haunting of Hill House Read 1/11
✔ Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover Dear Martin by Nic Stone read 1/2
✔ Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character The Stranger by Harlan Coben (Read 1/2 __ Adam shows strength of character in his relentless search for the truth about his wife)
Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Spell Out Words: January or One
J Betwixt by Darynda Jones Author LN Read 1/8
A A Cold Dark Place by Toni Anderson Read 1/3
N
U
A Brooms Away Arabella Black series Read 1/8
R Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan Author FN
Y You Are Not Alone Read 1/6 Title
O
N
E The Eighth Sister Title 1/22
So will this be a challenge theme every month? Or is this a January only challenge?
Mama's January Symbols of the Month Duration: January 1st to January 31st, 2021
Level: Medium-Hard 2-7 symbols
Completed 0/7
Naming: January: Read a book with a dual point of view. -
Zodiac: Capricorn Sea GOAT: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal
Aquarius Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
Gemstone-Garnet: Read a friends to lovers romance -
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: Read a romance novel -
Icons Birch Tree: Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
Fir, Elm, Cypress Tree: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover
Colors - White & Sky Blue: Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover -
Number 1: Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001 -
Spell Out Words:
(view spoiler)
J -
A -
N -
U -
A -
R -
Y -
O -
N -
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Mamacita wrote: "So will this be a challenge theme every month? Or is this a January only challenge?"There will be a challenge every month, corresponding to that particular month. There might be different Symbols/Tasks listed in February, March, April, etc, but I plan to do it for at least this year, unless participation drops to a point where it makes no sense for me to put forth the effort to create the challenge every month, as no one would participate in it. So, if everyone wants to see it stick around, participate!
Symbols of the Month-January ChallengeDuration: January 1st to January 31st, 2021
Level: Hard: 5-7 symbols completed
Read: 11/7 COMPLETED
💧Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Pages: 311Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust.
💧Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Pages: 480Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option.
💧Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
Pages: 281
Pages: 416
Pages: 383
Pages: 331Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build.
💧Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Pages: 338 Published January 4, 2017
Pages: 311 Published: January 28, 2020
Pages: 294 Published: January 1963
Pages: 281 Published: January 14, 2020
Pages: 329 Published: January 8, 2019
Symbols of the Month-January ChallengeREAD: 5/5
✔️Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities.
💧Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Prisoner - Annika Martin & Skye Warren 1/16
✔️Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust.
💧Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
The Smallest Part - Amy Harmon 1/15
✔️Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty.
💧Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
A Heart So Fierce and Broken - Brigid Kemmerer 1/12
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress:
💧Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option.
💧Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
✔️Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well.
💧Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies - Seth Grahame-Smith 1/9
✔️Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build.
💧Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Into the Black Nowhere - Meg Gardiner (pub Jan 30, 2018) 1/7
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
SYMBOLS OF THE MONTH-----JANUARY1. Naming---
A.--January in title
B, Time travel
C.--Book with a door on the Cover---Belinda Blake And The Birds Of A Feather----01/Jan/21---
2. Zodiac--
A.-Goat ---Who moved My Goat Cheese by Lynn Cahoon-08/Jan/21
B.--Merperson---
C.---Water Bearer
3. Gemstone--
A--Garnet-.--
B.--friends to lovers/
C.--lasting friendship---No Way Home--Annette Dashofy--09/Jan/21
4. Flower---
A.---carnation --Corpse in the Carnations--Dale Mayer/10/Jan/21
B.--snowdrop
C.--romance /hope
5. Tree--
A.--Fir--The Longest Ride--Nicholas Sparks--10/Jan/21
B.--Elm--
C,--Cypress--
6. Colors---White or Sky Blue--The Snowman And The Snow dog--by Raymond Briggs--11/Jan/21
7. Icons--Birch Tree--disaster/strength of character/rebirth---The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams--07/Jan/21
8. Number--One--published in Jan.---You Really Are Full Of Shit Aren't You_--Karl Wiggins--20/Jan/21
SPELL OUT
O---Off The Hook----John Arvai lll----01/Jan/21
N---The Novel Habits Of Happiness by Alexander McCall Smith 05/Jan/21
E.--Expressos, Eggnogs, and evil exes--Lin Harper--21/Jan/21
or
J---Joann Fluke--Gingerbread Cookie Murder--21/Jan/21
A---Andrea Camilleri---Voice of the Violin-14/Jan/21
N---The Novel Act Of Murder---V. M. Burns--22/Jan/21
U---Unleashed--by Laurien Berenson--23/Jan/21
R--Rose Pressey--If You Got It Haunt It--19/Jan 21
A---Antiques St. Nick--Barbara Allan--17/Jan/21
R---Raspberry Danish Murder---Joanne Fluke--23/Jan/21
Y---Y is for Yesterday---Sue Grafton --11/Jan/21
Finished-- 19 books total--8 for all out--3 for One ---7 for January
unless we were supposed to read more than one book for each symbol---Hope I got it right!
Symbols of the Month-January ChallengeDuration: January 1st to January 31st, 2021
Level: Hard: 5-7 symbols
Read: 0/7
January Symbols:
• Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
• Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
• Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
• Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
• Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
• Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
• Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
• Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
• Spell Out Words: January or One
Can you just use authors or titles or series beginning with the words? One and jan
Kat wrote: "Can you just use authors or titles or series beginning with the words? One and jan"If I understand your question correctly, you're wanting to match a word in the title or series name to the entire spell out...and the answer to that question would be no. According to the How Tos, the spell outs are completed with the first letter of the title, author name or series name.
Here's the exact section for clarification: "Spell out one or both of the listed words using Title (First letter of first word in the title only, but check the Do Not Count list below for exceptions!), Author Name (First and last only, no middle initials or names (unless noted)!), or Series Name (First letter of first word in the series name only, but check the Do Not Count list below for exceptions!). If using series name, be sure to add it next to your entry!! (Example: S-Loving Irish (The Summerhaven Trio #3) by Katy Regnery). When using titles for letters, the words A, And, An, and The do not count."
Symbols of the Month-January ChallengeDuration: January 1st to January 31st, 2021
Level: Medium: 2-4 symbols completed
Read: 2/2-4
January Symbols:
Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or
The Robber Bride by Jerrica Knight-Catania [finished 7.1.21]
Victory Barclay (MC) brings food to Sally and Carolina after Caroline has fallen ill.
Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover,
A Winter Beneath the Stars by Jo Thomas
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Spell Out Words: January or One
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Symbols of the Month Challenge
January 2021
My Symbols of the Month Challenge (msg 21)
Books read: 14 during challenge timeframe; 16 total
Tasks
✔Naming
🔹Read a book with a dual point of view
🔹When You Were Mine - 01.10 ★★★
✔Zodiac Capricorn
🔹Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal
🔹The Duchess Deal - 04.20 ★★★★
✔Zodiac Aquarius
🔹Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
🔹By the Pricking of My Thumbs - 01.08 ★★★
✔Gemstone-Garnet
🔹Read a book where a lasting friendship is formed
🔹Even Tree Nymphs Get the Blues - 01.01 ★★★★
✔Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop
🔹Read a romance novel
🔹Chasing Stanley - 01.09 ★★★
✔Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress
🔹Read a book with one of these trees on the cover
🔹Montana Sky Christmas - 01.24 ★★★
✔Colors-White & Sky Blue
🔹Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
🔹I Want You Back - 01.18 ★★★★
✔Icons- Birch Tree
🔹Read a book featuring a character that shows strength of character
🔹When Snow Falls - 01.05 ★★★★
✔Number-1
🔹Read a book published in January of any year
🔹How to Get Lucky - 01.30 ★★★★
Spell-out
✔🔹J Just Not Mine - 01.30 ★★★★
✔🔹A Accidentally in Love with...a God? - 01.03 ★★★
✔🔹N Naughton, Elisabeth - Sinful Surrender - 01.22 ★★★★
✔🔹A Ayers, E - A Son - 01.25 ★★★
✔🔹U Untraceable - 01.30 ★★★★
✔🔹R Robb, J.D. - Echoes in Death - 01.14 ★★★★
✔🔹Y Young, Samantha - The Truest Thing - 02.03 ★★★★
January Symbols:Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Spell Out Words: January or One
I'm joining. Level will probably be medium!Currently halfway in my first book for this challenge.
Symbols of the Month - January Challenge- January 1 to 31, 2021I'm going to try Medium Level: 2-4 symbols completed
Read: 0/?
Naming: Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
Gemstone-Garnet: Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
Colors-White & Sky Blue:Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
Icons- Birch Tree: Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character.
Number-1: Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Spell Out Words: January or One
Tasks completed: 9/9
Books read: 18/31
✔ 01. Naming: Roman God Janus
Word ‘January’ in the title -
Time travel title -
Doorway on cover -
Dual POV - Barbarian’s Tease – Read: 25/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ 02. Zodiac: Capricorn / Aquarius
Goat in title -
MC is a mer-person -
Historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others - Love and Death Among the Cheetahs – Read: 23/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ 03. Gemstone: Garnet
Friends to lovers title - The Next Always – Read: 15/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ 04. Flower: Carnation or Snowdrop
Carnation on cover -
Snowdrop on cover -
Retelling of Beauty and the Beast-
Romance novel - A Duke by Default – Read: 18/01 – 3.5 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title where hope is renewed - Her Alien Prince – Read: 05/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ 05. Tree: Fir, Elm, Cypress
Fir, Elm or Cypress tree on cover - The Anatomist’s Wife – Read: 31/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ 06. Colours: White and Sky Blue
White cover -
Sky blue cover - Rookie Bear – Read: 06/01 – 2 🌟🌟
✔ 07. Icons: Birch Tree
Disaster in story -
Rebirth of a character - Betrothed to the Dragon – Read: 18/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Character shows strength of character- Stolen – Read: 07/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ 08. Number: One
Published in 2001 -
Published in January - Wolf Detective – Read: 13/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ 09. Spell out: ‘January’ or ‘One’
J - Jaymin Eve – Trickery – Read: 14/01 – 2 🌟🌟
A - Asking for Trouble – Read: 20/01 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
N - Nora Roberts – Face the Fire – Read: 19/01 – 3.5 🌟🌟🌟
U - Unlovable – Read: 30/01 – 2 🌟🌟
A - Candace Ayers’s Charmed Mate – Read: 04/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
R - Royal Bear – Read: 03/01 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Y - Mila Young – Hunted – Read: 22/01 – 2 🌟🌟
O -
N -
E - Eris Adderly – Bass-Ackwards – Read: 20/01 – 3.5 🌟🌟🌟
COMPLETETCF Symbols of the Month - January (5/4)
Duration: 1/1 - 1/31
Level: Medium: 2-4 symbols completed
How It Works:
★ There will be a list of symbols with prompts posted along with a list for spell outs. Your challenge is to complete as many or as few of them as you can in the given month.
★Spell out one or both of the listed words using Title (First letter of first word in the title only, but check the Do Not Count list below for exceptions!), Author Name (First and last only, no middle initials or names (unless noted)!), or Series Name (First letter of first word in the series name only, but check the Do Not Count list below for exceptions!). If using series name, be sure to add it next to your entry!! (Example: S-Loving Irish (The Summerhaven Trio #3) by Katy Regnery)
★When using titles for letters, the words A, And, An, and The do not count.
★NO DUPLICATING BOOK OR TASK ENTRIES!! Books and Tasks are only to be used/listed/completed once! An example of this would be reading a book published in January 2014 for the "Read a book published in January (any year)" task, and then reading another book, this one published in January 2016, justifying it by saying that the books were published in two separate years. Once you complete the "Read a book published in January (any year)" task, it can't be completed a second time to count for completion.
★Books must be read from {Insert Month Here} 1st to {Insert Month Here} 30th/31st
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 30 pages in length!
★You CAN change your Books at any time during the challenge.
Some Info to Keep In Mind:
♦Keep your original post updated and give a shout out in the thread when you're all done! Please do not make a separate post with your finished challenge, edit your original comment! This is so I can keep accurate track of participation. You can make an announcement post like "Finished in comment #2!", so I know where to find your completed challenge to congratulate you! Duplicate posts will be deleted!
♦Mark books as finished by adding the date finished next to the book listed and either striking them out using the "< s> < /s>" HTML commands (without the spaces) or by copying and pasting a checkmark: ✔ ✓
♦Add a tally of completed books to your Original Post= 0/5 completed!
Information credits: https://www.buildingbeautifulsouls.co... and https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnanc...
January Symbols:
ઙNaming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view. - told from 3 points of view, If We Make It Home: A Novel of Faith and Survival in the Oregon Wilderness by Christina Suzann Nelson (finished 1/29), my review is here
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
✓Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (finished 1/7) Percy forms several lasting friendships
✓Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling - Southern Comfort by Fern Michaels (finished 1/6) romance novel and hope renewed
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
✓Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character - Monsoon Mansion: A Memoir by Cinelle Barnes (finished 1/26), set during a disaster and Cinelle shows strength of character (so does Elma and her mother)
✓Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001 - The Galaxy Game by Karen Lord (finished 1/13) published January 2015
Spell Out Words: January or One
Challenging: 8-9 symbols completedOn Fire: All symbols completed
January Symbols:
8 completed so far
Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
The dual points of view of Emira and Alix (although not written in 1st person) are in What a Fun Age! by Kiley Reid. 1/25/21
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
A goat is a pet AND farm animal in When Stars are Scattered. Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohammed. 1/9/21
Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
A lasting friendship is strong in Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl by Stacey O'Brian. 1/4/21
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
There is, finally, hope in Dear Justyce. Nic Stone. 1/20/21
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
I think these are mature elms. Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
The cover of Saving Winslow by Sharon Creech is sky blue, although not pale blue.
Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
Candy experiences almost literal rebirth in a new world as well as strength of character in Abarat by Clive Barker. 1/24/21
Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
The Stranger Beside Me: Ted Bundy: The Shocking Inside Story by Ann Rule was originally published in June 1, 2001.
Spell Out Words: January or One
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N Never Have I Ever Joshilyn Jackson. 1/12/21
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Symbols of the Month-JanuaryJanuary 01 to January 31, 2021
Level: Hard 5-7 books
I've finished with 9 books (that includes the spell out). See message #7.
Meg wrote: "Symbols of the Month-JanuaryJanuary 01 to January 31, 2021
Level: Hard 5-7 books
I've finished with 9 books (that includes the spell out). See message #7."
Congrats!
Wealie wrote: "Finished - see Message 25"Congrats!
Completed Level: Medium - 3 books @ msg 6
Nell wrote: "Completed Level: Medium - 3 books @ msg 6"Congrats!
COMPLETED Leve Hard with 5 books (my original goal was 4) @ message 26
Tania wrote: "COMPLETED Leve Hard with 5 books (my original goal was 4) @ message 26"Congrats!
finished ---message 16--19 books total
MSallyJ wrote: "finished ---message 16--19 books total"Congrats!
That Capricorn task got the better of me! But I got most of them read in timeUpdated post: My Symbols of the Month Challenge (msg 21)
Books read: 14 of 16
LaurLa wrote: "That Capricorn task got the better of me! But I got most of them read in timeUpdated post: My Symbols of the Month Challenge (msg 21)
Books read: 14 of 16"
Congrats!
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When I used to set up the TCF Monthly, I would always try to add in tasks to honor one of that month's symbols. I started thinking about doing a challenge based around just those symbols, and this is the fruit of that pondering!
How It Works:
★This will be a mix and match challenge, so pick your level, then pick your books.
★ There will be a list of symbols with prompts posted along with a list for spell outs. Your challenge is to complete as many or as few of them as you can in the given month.
★Spell out one or both of the listed words using Title (First letter of first word in the title only, but check the Do Not Count list below for exceptions!), Author Name (First and last only, no middle initials or names (unless noted)!), or Series Name (First letter of first word in the series name only, but check the Do Not Count list below for exceptions!). If using series name, be sure to add it next to your entry!! (Example: S-Loving Irish (The Summerhaven Trio #3) by Katy Regnery)
★When using titles for letters, the words A, And, An, and The do not count.
★NO DUPLICATING BOOK OR TASK ENTRIES!! Books and Tasks are only to be used/listed/completed once! An example of this would be reading a book published in January 2014 for the "Read a book published in January (any year)" task, and then reading another book, this one published in January 2016, justifying it by saying that the books were published in two separate years. Once you complete the "Read a book published in January (any year)" task, it can't be completed a second time to count for completion.
★Books must be read from {Insert Month Here} 1st to {Insert Month Here} 30th/31st
★Re-reads are allowed, but all books must be at least 30 pages in length!
★You CAN change your Books at any time during the challenge.
Some Info to Keep In Mind:
♦Keep your original post updated and give a shout out in the thread when you're all done! Please do not make a separate post with your finished challenge, edit your original comment! This is so I can keep accurate track of participation. You can make an announcement post like "Finished in comment #2!", so I know where to find your completed challenge to congratulate you! Duplicate posts will be deleted!
♦Mark books as finished by adding the date finished next to the book listed and either striking them out using the "< s> < /s>" HTML commands (without the spaces) or by copying and pasting a checkmark: ✔ ✓
♦Add a tally of completed books to your Original Post= 0/5 completed!
See my post for examples and if you have questions, PLEASE ask me here, or PM me!
Information credits: https://www.buildingbeautifulsouls.co... and https://www.whattoexpect.com/pregnanc...
Levels:
Easy: 1 symbol completed
Medium: 2-4 symbols completed
Hard: 5-7 symbols completed
Challenging: 8-9 symbols completed
On Fire: All symbols completed
January Symbols:
Naming: January was named after the Roman God, Janus who oversees openings, doorways, and other similar entryways. Janus has two faces – one looking forward and one looking back. Myths and legends imply that Janus sees all of our past and all our future possibilities. Read a book with the word January in the title, a time travel book, a book with a doorway on the cover, or a book with a dual point of view.
Zodiac: (each sign counts as 1 symbol) Capricorn until January 19-Sea Goat: Read a book where a goat is a pet or farm animal or where a main character is a merperson or Aquarius from January 20-Water Bearer: Read a historical novel featuring someone who carries water or food to others
Gemstone-Garnet: The garnet, from the Latin word granatum, meaning seed or seed-like (think pomegranate here). The stone signifies eternal friendship and trust. Read a friends to lovers romance or where a lasting friendship is formed
Flower-Carnation or Snowdrop: The carnation's different hues suggest different meanings: red for love or pink for affection. Snowdrops imply hope and beauty. Read a book with a carnation or snowdrop on the cover, a romance novel, a story where hope is renewed, or a Beauty and the Beast retelling
Tree-Fir, Elm, Cypress: Read a book with one of these trees on the cover (Google the tree for images to match with your cover!)
Colors-White & Sky Blue: White is a pure color that represents our inner child, fairness, wholeness, protection and conclusions. This correspondence reminds us that while the cycle of one year has just ended, new beginnings are with us. White brings peace and calm. It is a clean slate waiting for your proverbial pen. Alternatively, some people add pale sky blue as an option. Read a book with either a white or Sky Blue cover
Icons- Birch Tree: Birch is incredibly strong and able to face disaster in the face. In nature if a forest burns, Birch is the first to come back to life. That strength of purpose reflects January very well. Read a book featuring a disaster, a character that shows strength of character, or the rebirth (symbolic or literal) of a character
Number-1 January’s month number of 1 is very important. 1 represents creation – the cornerstone on which other numbers build. Read a book published in January of any year or in any month of 2001
Spell Out Words: January or One