🦉Insight
15. Garnet – energy
As the New Year begins, I thought I would focus on the birthstones of each month. So, in January, we examine the properties of Garnet. Although commonly known to be red, it is found in a variety of colors. The six types of Garnets, Rhodolite, Almandine, Spessartine, Grossular, Andradite and Uxarovite, have different colors, but we will focus on the Rhodolite, the most commonly seen.
The name, Garnet, is derived from the Latin word granatum which meant pomegranate and refers to the stone‘s resemblance to the shape and color of a pomegranate seed.
Garnets haven been used since ancient times for protection and as a talisman against negative energies. It combines the energies of the root chakra, heart chakra and crown chakra offering support on a physical, emotional and spiritual level.
The folklore on Garnet is extensive. It is purported to bring peace, prosperity and good energy and health to the home and symbolize deep and lasting friendships.
 No matter how you wear this beautiful stone, it is perfect to start the New Year with a sense of goodwill, happiness and purpose.  Wishing you all a very Happy New Year. May you enjoy prosperity, peace, good energy and health in the coming year!
Have a nice week!🌺