Day: September 18, 2020
Garnet is a silicate mineral that comes mainly from America, India, Japan and Madagascar. It has a deep red color and got its name from the Latin word “grantum”, which means “pomegranate”, apparently because of the resemblance of its crystals to the seeds of the fruit, both in shape and color.
The best known varieties of garnet are in shades of red, which have the special name almandine but it is also found in other colors. Some of the garnets show the phenomenon of Alexandrite, that is, they change color depending on the type of light they receive.
Garnet is the birthstone of January.
Therapeutic properties:
- Protects the heart, strengthens the reproductive and immune system and brings harmony to the composition of body fluids, especially blood.
- It is believed to stop bleeding and heal kidney, bile and bladder stones.
- Revitalizes, creates, regulates blood pressure and fights its diseases.
Spiritual properties:
- Offers immediate energy, better mood, endurance and physical strength, especially in cases where intense physical and mental effort is required within a short period of time.
- Sharpens perception, helps conceive smart business ideas and brings success to any kind of engagement as it increases creativity.
- Gives courage, optimism, determination, energy, abundance, love for work and luck.