Garnet: The Gem of Difference May, representing Passion

Red Garnet immediately came to mind as the Gem as it has long been recognized as a ‘stone of passion’. Passion is more of a physical energy that builds and is grounded in the lower chakras, although often released and expressed emotionally.

As Garnet is a stone of passion courage and commitment, it will stimulate the senses and increase your vitality and stamina and is also a powerful energizing and regenerative stone. Garnet is also a stone of purity and truth as well as inspiring love and compassion.

Red is widely recognized as a passionate colour and as Garnet is a deep red it is a good choice for the “stone of passion”. Passion starts in the base and sacral chakras and has some heart energy as well, making Garnet an oblivious choice as it can be used for all of these energy centres. Red Garnet also stimulates the kundalini energy, balances the sex drive and alleviates emotional disharmony.