Happy New Year!

"Janus was the Roman god of beginnings and was regarded as the custodian of the universe. He was also the guardian of gates and doors. To the Roman he was lord over the first hour of every day, the first day of the month and January, the first month of the year (which was named after him). Two heads back to back represent Janus, each looking in opposite directions. His double-faced head appears on many Roman coins.

"Janus also represents the transition between primitive life and civilizat­ion, between rural and urban existence. He also maintains the balance between peace and war and youth and old age. Janus was considered to be a great king during the Golden Age and brought the people peace and great wealth. He introduced money, cultivation of the fields and the law. He was considered the protector of Rome." -- ©2004 Wendy Brinker