Garnet is its own gemstone group. It varies in color from an almost emerald
green, through yellowish-green, gold, orange, red and dark red that is almost
a brown. Each color group has a specific name (Pyrope, Almandine, etc.) The
following descriptions refer to the common deep red garnets.

Magickally use Garnet to strengthen the aura and create a positive shield
around the body to repel those with negative intentions.

Garnet is linked to romantic love and passion, augmenting the sensual
and even sexual within us.

She promotes the summoning up of ancient memories and therefore aids us
in recovering memories of past life incarnations. Garnet is a stone of great
depth, of great wonder, of great purity. It has the ability to cause the
all-seeing mind to reach back into past lives, past incarnations and to seek out
the information that is there to aid you in spiritual growth. To use in this
way, use at crown chakra.

Garnet activates physical energy within the body. It stimulate the first
chakra and draw excess energy from the other chakras to help pull you back
into physical awareness. When you are feeling lethargic or not quite with it,
use as a general tonic. She has an arousing, invigorating energy.

Astrological Sign – Scorpio. First Chakra.

Garnet is a good, strong gemstone for everyday wear. It is as hard or harder
than quartz family.