January: Garnet

[Constant love and strong ties]

Since ancient times Garnet has been considered to be a holy stone. European soldiers in the middle ages wore Garnets during battles, as it was believed that it would protect them from injuries and even death!

Garnet is also a symbol of the harvest and is believed to help with the growing of successful crops. When faced with troubles and difficult tasks, Garnet will provide comfort and support to help overcome any difficulties in life. Furthermore, Garnet also has the power to strengthen spiritual stamina and give courage.

This stone will also keep you focused on your passions preventing your dreams and beliefs from diminishing.

Garnet is also the stone of wholehearted love. It is worn as an accessory to wish for an immutable love.

Healing:

Trust and love
Protection from negative energy
Healthy blood flow
Pregnancy and Birth
Healthy digestive system

Purifying Garnet:

Put Garnet into a glass container in sunlight for around 10 minutes, and by moonlight for as long as you want. You can also put it on white quartz (Cluster), white quartz has the strongest healing power. Garnet can be washed in water, especially from natural water sources such as springs and waterfalls.

Gemstones and crystals are continuously healing and encouraging us, therefore, it is really important to value them, especially with appreciative words which can be effective.