The Auric Fields
Garnet 43
- Size: Approx. 1.5x1.5
- Origin: India
- Color: Dark Red
- Shape: Icosahedron, polished
- Chakra: Root (1st)
This is an Almandine Garnet from India. This stone has an ancient connection to the earth, at a time when humans were more closely grounded to the earth. In our modern times this same connection can be fostered with this energetic talisman. Due to its bond with the earth it also helps to garner psychic protection, keeping the body firmly rooted and protected.
How To Use In Ritual
Hold a Garnet in your left hand or place it at your Root chakra to deeply ground you to the earth.
Energetic Properties
- Strength
- Security
- Grounding
- Psychic protection
THE CHAKRAS
What are Chakras?
Chakras, or “wheels” in Sanskrit, are spiraling energy centers aligned down the center of your body that support and affect the body’s communication and health. In addition to the 7 Major Chakras, described below, we also have many minor chakras throughout our physical body that can be blocked in illness and unblocked in healing. Chakras are labeled in ascending order and are associated with a color and intention.
Chakra 1: Root = Red
- Located at the level of your tailbone.
- It gives us the feeling of being grounded.
Chakra 2: Sacral = Orange
- Located at the sacrum, the triangular shaped bone at the base of your spine.
- Governs creativity and sexual energy.
Chakra 3: Solar Plexus = Yellow
- Located above your navel.
- Feelings of self esteem, self worth and self confidence
Chakra 4: Heart = Green/Pink
- Located at the center of your breast bone.
The connection between the lower chakras and higher chakras, it influences your ability to give and receive love of all kinds.
Chakra 5: Throat = Blue
- Located at the hollow area on your throat.
- Clear and truthful communication.
Chakra 6: Third Eye = Indigo
- Located at the middle of your forehead.
- Connection to your intuition.
Chakra 7: Crown= Violet/Gold
- Located at the top of your head.
- Your connection to spirit.