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I'll be posting more information on other crystals when time permits Meantime, these are the attributes of garnet.

Available Colors: Red, Pink, Green, Orange, Yellow, Brown & Black

Appearance: Transparent or translucent crystal, often small and faceted or larger opaque piece

Rarity: Red are the common ones.

Source: Worldwide

Attributes: Garnet is a powerfully energizing and regenerating stone. It cleanses and re-energizes the chakra. It revitalizes, purifies and balance energy, bringing serenity or passion as appropriate. It is said to be able to warn approaching danger and was long ago carried as a protective tailsman. Garnet is one of the most plentiful stones. It has several forms according to its mineral base, each of which have different properties in addition to the geneeric attributes. Garnet inspires love & devotion. It balances the sex drive and alleviates emotional disarmony. Red garnet in particular stimulates the controlled rise of kundalini energy and aids sexual potency. This is a stone of commitment. Garnet is a useful crystal to have in a crisis. It is particularly helpful in situations where there seems to be no way out or where life has fragmented or is traumatic. It fortifies, activiates, and strengthens the survival instinct, bringig courage and hope into seemingly hopeless situations. Crisis is turned into a challenge under Garnet;s influence. It also promotes mutual assistance in times of trouble. Garnet has a strong link with pituitary gland and can stimulate expanded awareness and past-life recall. Garnet activates other crystals, amplifying their effect. It clears negative chakra energy. Square-cut garnets are said to bring success in bussiness matters. Psychologically, Garnet sharpen your perceptions of yourself and other people. It dissolves ingrained behaviour patterns that are no longer serving you and bypasses resistance or self-induced unconscious sabotage. Mentally, Garnet helps you to let go of useless or old or obsolete ideas. Emotionally, Garnet removes inhibitions & taboos. It opens up the heart & bestows self-confidence.

Healing: Garnet regenerates the body. It stimulates the metabolism. Garnet treats spinal & cellular disorders, purifies and re-energizes the blood, heart & lungs, and regenerates DNA. It assists assimilation of minerals and vitamins.

Position: Earlobes, finger or over the heart. Wear in contact with skin. Place on the skin as approate in healing.