Garnets are the modern birthstone for January, and the traditional zodiac stone of Aquarius, January 21 - February 19. A hard, durable, often very brilliant stone, Garnets are best known in deep red to red-purple shades but can also be found in rich greens, yellows, oranges, violet, and pink - basically all colors except blue. Traditionally, garnets were used to strengthen and protect against disorders of the blood.

Garnets are gemstones that promote truth and clarity, creativity, regeneration, and balance. They are attractors of romantic love, passion, and sensuality. Garnets offer protection from toxins, depression, negativity, and anemia. Garnets help to awaken the "inner fire" of creativity. Garnets stimulate and support the 1st Chakra or Root Chakra.