Garnet - symoblism of the stone
Garnet (from Latin "granatus") is a talisman and a mystical stone. It is associated with the zodiac signs of Leo and Capricorn. There are different kinds of garnet: pyrope (yellowish-red garnet), almandine (violet-red garnet), andradite (emerald garnet), grossularite (colorless garnet) and melanite (black garnet). Another name for garnet is venus: the name has long been known in Russia. The ancient Romans called garnet "carbuncle".
Different ethnic groups attributed magical properties to garnet. Thus, in the Middle Ages there was a belief that garnet might give its owner a strong desire. They also believed that wearing the garnet, a man became very fiery and passionate with the gift of brilliance in his eyes. The people of Persia believed the garnet to be their patron, even called it "a real rock". For the Chinese the garnet symbolized the fun. This stone was a guardian against the evil eye, bad dreams and betrayals. In ancient Egypt and Babylon, the garnet was associated with the harvest. In India it was a symbol of love and devotion. For many centuries it has been believed that the garnet was a stone of friendship, it would improve human relationships and reinforce the bonds of love. The medieval magicians believed that the garnet would generate insane passion, and sometimes this fact turned against the owners themselves. The stolen garnet can bring many disasters.
This stone has long been considered as an amulet or a stone of lovers, a symbol of love, friendship or affection.
Because of its deep red color, the garnet has long been regarded as a stabilizer of blood pressure. One of the therapeutic properties of the garnet is to help infectious diseases and febrile conditions. The garnet gives power to people, increases vitality.
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