Polished garnet, 95 grams

Chakra: root chakra
Star sign: Aries, Leo and Scorpio

The name ‘Granaat’ comes from the Latin pomegranate, which means “with seeds”, a reference to its deep red colour and grainy texture, reminiscent of pomegranate seeds (Punica granatum). Symbolically, this refers to fertility, renewal and regeneration. Garnet is found all over the world.

General operation

Garnet is the perfect stone for anyone who’s feeling a bit down at the moment. When you feel stuck in difficult times, this fiery gemstone brings light, strength and hope. Garnet reminds you of your inner fire, even when you can’t feel it yourself at the moment. It gives you willpower, renewed self-confidence and the perseverance to climb out of the trough, one step at a time.

It is a stone of transformation. Even if the path seems long, Garnet shows you the light at the end of the tunnel once more. It helps you believe in yourself, even when the world doesn’t.

Garnet is like an energetic turbo-boost: it rouses you from passivity, revs up your inner engine and sets you in motion. Like a powerful flint, it gives you courage, determination and the strength to let go of old, limiting patterns.

It’s often called the "pepper stone" – and for good reason! Garnet is there for those moments when you need a bit of a kick up the backside. It motivates you to make choices, take the plunge and stand up for yourself. If you find yourself avoiding things or feeling uncertain, garnet helps you to trust your intuition again and choose a direction.

Garnet is also highly effective on an energetic level: it activates the root chakra, which helps you to ground yourself and feel secure, and works on the sacral and solar plexus chakras, fostering a zest for life, passion and strength.

The Garnet helps you come to terms with past hurts and break out of destructive patterns.

Care

Garnet can be cleansed and recharged in all sorts of ways. Read here For more information on cleaning and charging.