Today I am going to write about garnet, which is my birth stone and the center stone of the ring in the above photo. The garnet in the picture is a raspberry garnet, but you can find them in colors ranging from this magenta type to a burgundy that looks almost black.
Garnet is associated with the root chakra, which is called "muladhara" in Ayurveda. Muladhara chakra is located at the base of the spine. When the energy flow at this chakra is clear we feel grounded and secure. When the energetic flow at muladhara is blocked, our skeletal system and joints can be affected.
Garnet can be used to help clear blockages in the root chakra, improving the health of the legs and feet. Garnet is considered to be a promoter of overall health, removing negative energy from the body. Garnet is also the stone of commitment. It enhances feelings of love for self and others.
During times of upheaval or transition, garnet facilitates acceptance of change by helping us to realize that we are supported by the universe.