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The Magic of Rocks and StonesGarnet
Written
and compiled by - Patricia Jean Martin
Deep
red desire bring your fire, Call
the Old Ones with your lyre. Dark
the night with sanguin lust, We
hail to thee in perfect trust. Three
stones we cast to those who've passed, To
reunite in love at last!
© Patricia J. Martin The stone I've chosen for Samhain is Garnet, and for very good reason. This beautiful, deep, dark red to red-violet gem is all about ancestors, family, love, devotion, and honor. Known as "The Stone of Commitment", Garnet insists that we live through our heart whispers if we wish to prosper and live abundantly. It is a stone that connects our heart to others, along with possessing the ability to further open the channels to our ancestors and the spirit world. As the veil that separates us is thinnest at this time of year, let Garnet strengthen our commitment to our family ties as we welcome their spirits briefly back into our realm in honor and celebration of our kinship. There are many types of Garnet, but the deepest red varieties belong to Almandine and Pyrope (Rhodolite). Others include Andradite, Grossular, Uvarovite and Spessartine, with colors ranging from red to orange to brown, purple, pink, and even black. Most Garnets are aluminum silicates and occur in metamorphic or igneous rock formations, with most varieties forming dodecahedral and/or trapezohedral crystals. The word "garnet" derives from the Latin "granatum" meaning "pomegranate", and is in direct reference to the color of the fruit's seeds that mimic the stone's own color. It is interesting to note that it was the seeds of the pomegranate that originally kept Persephone bound to Hades, but that it was through her mother's love and devotion that she was allowed to return to the land of the living. The correlation is evident, and in such, this regenerative stone can be the very aid we need in reuniting with our own ancestors as it allows us to traverse between worlds with ease. In myth and lore, Garnet was sacred to many ancient tribes around the globe. In ancient Egypt, it was called and believed to be the "Blood of Isis". It is mentioned in the Talmud as providing the only light on Noah's ark as they weathered the stormy darkness. And it was said to be one of the twelve stones used in the breastplate of the High Priest. Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January, and in the Zodiac it is associated with Capricorn, Virgo, Aquarius and Leo. Garnet
has a protective quality about it. Said to protect from both physical and
emotional wounding, it is advantageous to carry this stone, especially
at night or when traveling. It is also useful in banishing
unproductive patterns from our lives, ridding us of what is old, stale
and no longer needed. Thus, it renews vitality and regenerates.
Garnet is a creation stone; it inspires and lives in the land of the
creative. It can stimulate kundalini, arouse sexuality, and promote
general well-being. In
the physical, Garnet aids with blood disorders, improves circulation, and
assists with cell growth. In the mental, Garnet amplifies the
intellect, relieves anxiety and depression, and makes way for clarity.
In the emotional, Garnet soothes and heals, and brings the peace of
understanding. It always brings passion and compassion to the
forefront. Garnet is a Fire stone - its brilliant flashes of color reaching from its depths teach us how to manifest our goals, loves and desires through its ability to align the Chakras from Root to Crown, which in turn facilitate the connection between the celestial and earth realms, thus making magick flow ever so easily. It is a stone devoted to devotion, and one that has the power to promote love, instill honor, and enhance familial expressions of both. Sources:
The
Book of Stones ~
Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian Rocks
and Minerals ~
Frederick H. Pough Garnet, itself.
Photo
by Patricia J. Martin October
2008 © Patricia J. Martin
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