Garnet

Birthstone: January - Zodiac: Aries, Leo, & Virgo - Planet: Mars - Element: Fire - Chakras: Root & Heart Keywords: Passion, sensuality, sexuality, love, energy, past life recall. Garnet is a protective energy stone which is especially known for protection from evil, during travel, nightmares, & from wounds. Garnet has been used to release bad karma, which can be considered a form of protection in this life. Garnet is said to be a stone of protecting against & success with lawsuits. As a root chakra stone, garnet said to be excellent for manifestation. It is used to ground one's dreams in reality, bringing abundance, prosperity, & realization of those dreams. Assists on an energetic level with success in one's career in part by building one's self-confidence, inspiration, & creativity. It can also make clear what is one's life purpose.