Discover Garnet
Benefits:
- Stone of Commitment
- Revitalizes feelings and enhances sexuality
- Inspires love and devotion.
- Controls anger, especially toward the self.
- Cleanses and re-energizes the chakras.
- Re-energizes, purifies and balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate.
- Balances the sex drive and alleviates emotional disharmony. It Activates and strengthens the survival instinct, bringing courage and hope.
- Stimulates past-life recall.
- Sharpens perceptions of oneself and others.
- Removes inhibitions and taboos.
- Opens the heart and bestows self-confidence.
- Garnet regenerates the body and stimulates metabolism.
- Treats disorders of the spine and spinal fluid, bone, cellular structure and composition.
- Purifies the heart, lungs, blood and regenerates DNA.
- Boosts the immune system and energy levels.
Chakras: Root & Heart Chakra
Element: Fire & Earth
How to use
- Place in office or workspace to boost creativity
- In the bedroom it is boost to libido and sexuality
- To cut down on chaos and disorganization use in shared spaces
- Anywhere you feel the need for light or protection
- Take on travels as a talisman
- And, of course, use in your roller bottles!
Garnet works well with...
Mantras:
- I am creating my heart's desire.
- Everything I do, I do grounded In passion from the heart.
- Love - Rose, Geranium. Marjoram
- Sexuality - Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Rose
- Harmony - Lavender, Lemon, Sandalwood
- Creativity - Wild Orange, Clary Sage, Tangerine
- Metabolism - Grapefruit, Cinnamon, Clove
- Immune System - Tea Tree, Oregano, Protective Blend
Yoga:
- Meditate with garnet to energize mind, body and soul, access creative inspiration and/or activate heart centered passion.
- Hold garnet or place near you during a yoga practice for grounded and heart connection.
Interesting Facts
- Today, Garnet is not only worn ornamentally as a beautiful gem, but is used widely in industrial markets, from watch gears and scientific instruments to sandpaper and abrasives.
- While red garnet is most popularly seen there are many types of garnet ranging in color from green, dark yellow, pale yellow, gold, orange and even black in color.
History
- Legends place garnet as one of the most ancient talismans. It was prized as an ornamental jewel and Its strong curative powers and protective energies.
- Garnets were used as far back as the Bronze Age in the former Czechoslovakia.
- Popular In ancient Greek and Roman civilizations.
- During the Middle Ages In Europe garnet was used to enhance truth, faith and constancy and dispel melancholy.
- Used as a sacred stone by Native American Indians, South American Indians, Aztecs, Mayans and African tribe elders.
