Garnet: What does the crystal do, and how do you cleanse it?

GARNET is a crystal form commonly known for its deep red hues.

The crystals are known in some spiritual communities and cultures to have healing powers on the physical body and the higher self.

What are the properties of a garnet?

The name "garnet" actually comes from the Latin word "granatus," which means pomegranate due to their similarity in color.

They've been used since the Bronze age as gemstones and today are known as January's birthstone.

Garnets are technically made up of six different minerals.

Deposits of these minerals can be found all over the world, but perhaps most famously in the region of the world now known as Czechia, or the Czech Republic.

What spiritual healing powers do garnets have?

The color red is often associated with courage, passion, and strength.

They are thought to positively affect one's sexual health and sex life.

One could place them under their mattress or by their bedside to aid in this area of their life.

They're also good for raising one's self-confidence and for transmuting negative energies into positive ones.

Since they are known for passion and strength, some believe that they help aid with anger issues.

They were historically used to stop hemorrhages and to aid in helping with inflammatory diseases.

This crystal radiates motivation and courage energy and is known to be a good crystal for those with sun signs that fall under the earth or fire elements.

These include Aires, Leo, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Saggitarius.

They are tied to the root chakra, which means they could aid in helping you feel more grounded.

How do you cleanse garnet?

You should use soapy water and a soft brush to clean your garnet.

However, if you're looking to cleanse the negative energy that the stone may have collected over time, you have several other options.

Most commonly recommended is to use moon water (water you've left out under a bright full moon) to cleanse their energy.

You can also go into nature and find a stream or a source of running water.

You can use herbs like sage and burn them over the crystals, clearing their energetic fields.

To absorb negative energy, you can also use other crystals, including carnelian, clear quartz, selenite, and hematite.

Finally, it's recommended that you leave your garnet in the sun to charge it up and refresh its power.

Can garnet go in the water?

Garnet is a relatively hard stone; thus, it is safe to cleanse it with water.

If you're wearing garnet jewelry, it's important to think of where you store it, as it's softer than diamonds or sapphires and can be scratched by such gems.

Likewise, your garnet can scratch softer gems, so be careful when storing it with opals and pearls.