Gem of Light
A garnet’s inner sparkle stirs something within us – the recognition of beauty, perhaps, or a feeling of strength in its energy that reflects our own. Throughout time, people have harnessed the energy of this gemstone to purify, heal, and protect themselves. But the stone’s true magic lies in its capacity to help us have faith in ourselves. Its reddish hue inspires passion – although garnets can be found in a number of vibrant colors, including red, orange, green, and bluish pink. The garnet’s radiant beauty reminds us of our inner fire and magnifies our power.
Ancient mariners watched the garnet‘s glow as it shone in the darkness, acting as a talisman against dark forces. For use as protection against nightmares and disasters, the garnet is embraced by people for its comforting glimmer – a light they can focus on as they dispel their fears. Ancient Egyptians saw the power of purification in the garnet’s radiant blaze and used it to cleanse the body of toxins, such as venom and poison. As a cleanser of the body’s energy, the garnet works on all levels of the mind, body, and spirit. From stimulating vivid dreams and past life memories to helping increase one’s focus for meditation, the garnet assists us in powerful ways. The garnet can also heal and intensify relationships by helping to transmute them to a higher, more spiritual level.
All of the many benefits attributed to the garnet’s influence – increased confidence, self-esteem, ambition, popularity, and success in business – can come easily to anyone who combines passion and focus with faith in themselves and the universe. The garnet offers us this gift by allowing us to harness our power. Every time we turn to the garnet for support, we see our own abilities reflected back to us in the brilliant glow of this magical gem.
