Garnet, the Zodiac stone for Capricorn

The birthstone of the Capricorn is Garnet. Capricorns are characterised as the determined and dedicated personality of the Zodiac. These individuals born between December 22 and January 19 are usually high achievers, ambitious and resolute. At the same time, Capricorns are pragmatic and always ready to help those in need.

Garnets are said to attract the energy of planet Saturn, the ruling planet of Capricorns, helping those who wear it prosper and lead a more aligned lifestyle. Capricorns naturally seek out the approval of others to help them feel worthy, which explains why many of them are workaholics. They also tend to be pessimistic and suspicious in nature. Wearing a garnet can balance out feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt.

Garnets helps to honour yourself and to set boundaries with others. A stone of awakening, inspiring enlightenment and activating kundalini energy. Garnets aid an individual in seeing the bigger picture with more clarity and better problem-solving skills.

Garnets are said to protect against certain types of depression and negative thoughts. It regenerates the body and stimulates the metabolism and purifies and re-energises the blood, heart, lungs, and the DNA. Garnets are believed to aid with the healing lung infections, heart disease and blood issues.