Thursday, September 18, 2008

Garnet (Almandine)



Garnet Attributes: Garnet is a powerful energizing and regenerating stone. It cleanses and re-energizes the chakras. Garnet also revitalizes, purifies and balances energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate. Long ago, it was carried as a protective stone because it is said it was able to warn of approaching danger. Garnet is a plentiful stone. It has several forms according to it's mineral base and each different stones carries, not only the attributes of the Garnet but its own unique properties. (see below)

Garnet inspires love and devotion. It balances the sex drive and alleviates disharmony. Red Garnet in particular stimulates the controlled rise of kundalini energy and aids in sexual potency. This is a stone of commitment.

This stone has a strong link with the pituitary gland and can stimulate expanded awareness and past-life recall. Garnet activates other crystals, amplifying their effect. It also clears negative chakra energy.

Psychologically: Garnets sharpen your perceptions of yourself and other people. It removes inhibitions and taboos, and opens up the heart and bestows self-confidence.

Healing: Garnet regenerates the body. It stimulates metabolism. It treats spinal and cellular disorders and purifies the blood, heart and lungs.

Position: Earlobes, finger or over the heart. Wear in contact with the skin. For past-life recall, place on the third eye.

Elemental Astrological signs of Leo, Virgo, Capricorn and Aquarius

Vibrates to the number 2

Almandine Garnet: In addition to the above:

  • Brings strength and stamina

  • Supports taking time for yourself

  • Aids in integrating the truth and affinity with the higher self.

  • Opens the higher mind and initiates charity and compassion

  • Opens the pathway between the base and crown chakras, channeling and grounding spiritual energies into the physical body and anchoring the subtle body into physical incarnation.

  • Stimulates the eyes and treats the liver and pancreas.


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