When December comes to a close, the month of January and the new year begins. Being the first month of the Gregorian calendar, as well as the coldest month of the year, the frigid weather of a budding winter pairs nicely with New Year's festivities and resolutions. As the weeks past, people across the globe celebrate different holidays and cultural traditions, including Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States and Coming of Age Day in Japan.

The two zodiac signs associated with January are Capricorn and Aquarius. Capricorns, who are born from January 1 - January 19 are one of the zodiac's most energetic and hardworking of signs. Those born under this sign are sure to always reach towards great achievement. Those born from January 20 to January 31 are members of the Aquarius sign. One can identify an Aquarius by the originality that dominates all aspects of their life. For more information on those born in January, consult the horoscopes listed below.