Garnet is the birthstone for January. It is the stone of: Aquarius, Aries, Capricorn, Leo and Virgo. A gift of garnet is thought to be symbolic of love and the desire for a loved one's safe travel and speedy homecoming. Garnet is associated with the base charka (1st and 2nd) and is said to awaken the Kundalini. Garnet will stimulate the senses, and increase your vitality and stamina
Some of the metaphysical properties of garnet are; friendship, love and fellowship. This stone makes you very attractive to other people by bringing out your best qualities. Many people experience loneliness as they change jobs, relationships, and move to a new home. This stone can help attract new friends and relationships that will be attracted to you for who you really are. This stone will help to attract like-minded people to you. Stimulates life force and negates stubbornness. Garnet is the stone of passionate devotion to your family, your friends, yourself, and your purpose or goals. Many people call garnet the lucky stone: lucky for love, lucky for success, and lucky for goals.I need to add this to my jewelry choice as I love purple and wear amethyst more than anything else.
