Almandine stone is a type of garnet. It is often confused with a ruby because it has a high hardness and a cherry-red hue with a purple sheen. Symbolizes the mineral love and passion. Possesses a wide range of magical and healing properties.
When exactly the almandine stone was found is not known for certain. It was first described in 1546. Mineralogist Agricola described the properties of the stone in sufficient detail.
In ancient Greece, the mineral was associated with goddesses such as Demeter and Hestia. The red-brown stone personified everything related to harvest and fertility. The red almandine symbolized the sacrificial fire and the hearth.
The mineral was used to decorate the clothes worn by priests. The crusaders used it as an amulet. They believed that the stone would help them avoid serious illness and injury.
At the present stage, the Almandine stone is in demand in jewelry. Anyone can buy it.
Healing properties
Almandine was widely used by healers. It is believed that it has a fairly large set of medicinal properties.
- The stone helps to heal wounds and relieves phantom pain. If you wear a pendant or necklace near your heart, you can avoid myocardial infarction. But the mineral is most effective if the wounds or diseases are not chronic.
- Almandine helps to cope with arthritis, arthrosis and joint pain.
- Helps stabilize blood pressure and normalize hemoglobin levels.
- With the help of a stone, eyesight can be strengthened.
- The mineral helps to get out of depression, cope with apathy.
- Almandine strengthens the immune system and relieves breathing problems.
Magical properties
Almandine stone helps not only in medicine. It also has magical characteristics.
- Promotes healing of mental wounds. With its help, you can quickly recover from a difficult relationship. The mineral will also help get rid of unrequited feelings.
- Thanks to the stone, you can become more confident in yourself and your capabilities.
- Protection from negative emotions is another magical property of almandine. The mineral is an excellent protector against damage and the evil eye. It will help conserve energy and dispel all bad thoughts directed at its owner.
- Almandine will help to cope with intimate problems. The stone is able to kindle passion, relieve fears and clamps. The mineral liberates and fills with desire.
- Almandine must be used in magical practice in order to increase their effectiveness. With its help, you can communicate with spirits.
The magical properties of almandine were especially interested in the late 19th century. During that period, people were drawn to everything that was associated with mysticism and secrets. Therefore, the stone was popular.
Who suits
Not everyone can use almandine. It is not recommended to purchase the stone for people born under the sign of Pisces, Gemini or Taurus.
The mineral will help Cancers cope with difficulties. Using the almandine stone, they will find a way out of any difficult situation. The mineral is suitable for Virgo. With its help, they will finally be able to find inner harmony and establish good relations with the people around them.
Thanks to Almandine, Sagittarius will become more courageous and determined. Capricorn stone will teach you to look at the world more positively.
