Garnet

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"If you need to let go of the old and welcome the new, garnet will support you."

Symbolism and healing properties of garnet:

Garnet is associated with love and passion. Its red colour evokes emotional strength, romance and life energy. It is traditionally linked to the Greek goddess of the underworld, Persephone. Garnet symbolises the cyclical nature of life, in which life and death alternate and bring a new beginning. It is a kind of symbol of the transition between death and life. It is said to symbolise above all strength and the ability to withstand danger. According to astrology, it reportedly has protective properties, helping to ward off negativity, evil forces and misfortune.

People also seek it out for its uplifting effect on vitality and energy. It is also said to have a beneficial effect on removing energy blockages. It is used in alternative medicine too, where it is applied in gemstone therapy. Garnet is also often considered a stone of prosperity and abundance. It was believed to attract wealth and success and to support material wellbeing.

Types of garnet:

There are three types of garnet. They differ not only in colour but also in their characteristic properties and different effects. They include:

Orange garnet, also known as orange carnelian, is associated mainly with energy and vitality. It reportedly helps a great deal in the fight against fatigue and exhaustion. According to astrology, it is also said to support sexuality, strengthen passion and attract love and romantic relationships. People also seek it out for its protective and harmonising effect on turbulent emotions. Since ancient times this stone has been used as a protective charm against evil forces. It is also often associated with creative thinking, new ideas, perspective and motivation to achieve goals. Orange garnet is said to help you persevere through difficulties and obstacles.

Orange garnet is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Leo (23 July – 22 August), Gemini (22 May – 21 June), Virgo (23 August – 22 September) and Scorpio (24 October – 22 November)

Chakras associated with orange garnet:

2nd chakra – sacral chakra Svadhisthana: influences sexuality and fertility

Green garnet is associated mainly with abundance and prosperity. It is said to bring good fortune in business, support financial success and attract luck and abundance into the wearer's life. In astrology it is considered a powerful energy stimulator. It is said to strengthen vitality and increase overall energy. It is also linked to rejuvenation and renewal. People also seek it out for its positive effect on spiritual growth and development, as it reportedly strengthens intuition and supports higher consciousness. It is also often associated with discovering a deeper sense of meaning and purpose in life. It is very popular too for its reported ability to strengthen relationships between people and support openness and self-love.

Green garnet is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Capricorn (22 December – 20 January), Virgo (23 August – 22 September), Taurus (21 April – 21 May), Sagittarius (23 November – 21 December)

Chakras associated with green garnet:

4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: influences the heart, associated with compassion and love

Garnet is suitable for these zodiac signs:

Sagittarius (23 November – 21 December) and Capricorn (22 December – 20 January)

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Localities, forms of garnet and history:

The most important source of garnet is the Czech Republic, followed by India. It can also be found in Russia, the USA, South Africa and Brazil.

Natural garnet is often found in the form of crystals of various shapes and sizes, druses with beautifully sparkling surfaces, rough grains or cast pieces. Natural garnets are reportedly known to enhance the transfer of energy and its effects. In terms of hardness, it ranks 6.5 to 7.5 on the Mohs scale.

Garnet was very popular in antiquity for its protective properties. It was used as an amulet. In the Middle Ages it became a great favourite of the nobility and the clergy. It was used to adorn jewellery, crowns and reliquaries. It was equally popular in the Victorian era, when it was used to decorate clothing.

Did you know?

that garnet was once used as gunpowder? In ancient times these stones were crushed and the resulting powder was used as fuel for firearms. This use is the reason it got its name.

What is garnet used for and what can you make from it?

Garnet is prized especially in jewellery-making for its intense colour and lustre. It is used to make popular necklaces, brooches, rings representing elegance and strength, bracelets adorned with other stones, or elegant hair clips.

It also finds use in carving and sculpture. In this field it is valued especially for its hardness. It is also used as an abrasive material for other gemstones. It is very popular in industry too, where it is used to make sandpaper, discs and grinding wheels. In medicine it is used as a component of optical and laser systems. Decorative uses go without saying.

Chakras associated with garnet:

1st chakra – root chakra Muladhara: influences stability and security
2nd chakra – sacral chakra Svadhisthana: influences sexuality and fertility
3rd chakra – solar plexus chakra Manipura: influences emotional balance
4th chakra – heart chakra Anahata: influences the heart, associated with compassion and love

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