One of the most unusual and mysterious stones is red pomegranate. Its name is mentioned in many ancient myths, legends and tales. This stone is considered the patron of sincere feelings and love. Who needs red pomegranate? What healing and magical properties does he possess?
A bit of history
To mankind, stone red pomegranate has been known since time immemorial. For several millennia, it has been used for the manufacture of jewelry. The discoverers in this area were the ancient Romans, ancient Greeks, Persians and Scythians. Depending on the area, the stone was called differently. So, the Greeks called it anthrax, which translates into Russian as a “coal”. The Romans called pomegranate a carbuncle, and the Slavs called Becket, a worm or a venice.
The common name "red pomegranate" appeared in 1270 thanks to the alchemist Albert Magnus. In Europe, this mineral began to be widely used only in the XVII century. In 1803, subject studies of stone began, as a result of which a whole group of minerals with a similar structure were assigned to garnets.
Legend of Origin
Many beautiful legends are stacked about the origin of red garnet stone. The most popular and poetic of them is Georgian. According to legend, it all started with the fact that the king decided to marry his beautiful daughter. The pretender to the princess’s hand was to be worthy, but because the ruler came up with a difficult test. The groom was supposed to pick three fruits from a pomegranate tree. But this tree grew in a lifeless desert and was guarded by evil spirits.
The young man who wished to ask for the hand of the royal daughter turned out to be very brave and courageous. He steadily passed all the tests and earned the treasured fruits. But, returning to his homeland, he discovered terrible things. The king was mortally ill, and the inhabitants of the country suffered from terrible hunger and bad weather. Thinking, the young man began to clean the grenades. And then something wonderful happened.
When the first fruit lost its peel, the king fully recovered from his illness and stood on his feet. When the second pomegranate was cleared, lush gardens bloomed throughout the country and a rich harvest ripened. As soon as the peel of the third fruit broke, red precious stones, similar to pomegranate seeds, sprinkled out of it. They scattered around the world. Everyone who found a pebble gained love and prosperity.
Precious or semiprecious?
Garnets have a wide range of colors, but not all of them are precious stones. Red garnet has the greatest jewelry value. This is due to the fact that in ancient times all the stones of scarlet color were considered precious. The cost of pomegranate can depend on the depth and beauty of the color, as well as on the complexity of the cut.
Scope of application
In addition to jewelry, the garnet mineral is widely used in other fields of activity. Here is where this stone is still used:
- ferromagnet in electronics;
- crystal for lasers;
- production of grinding wheels and grinding skins;
- production of pastes and powders;
- additive for ceramic masses and cement.
Magical properties
A powerful energy effect on humans is characterized by red pomegranate. The magical properties of the stone are as follows:
- breeds strong craving;
- gives life wisdom;
- helps to build relationships with others;
- attracts material well-being;
- cleans rooms from negative energy;
- Helps unravel the true intentions of people and identify enemies;
- helps to see the world in a different way (in a positive light and bright colors);
- gives strength and power;
- gives a person courage and endurance;
- protects from dangers from water;
- helps to make the right decisions and find a way out of difficult situations;
- bring stability to life;
- awakens psychic abilities;
- helps to conquer impregnable hearts;
- improves speech skills and gives oratory talent;
- enhances charm and charisma;
- expels demons from a man;
- can prevent adultery;
- protects from the evil eye.
Who needs a stone
Pomegranate is a stone with powerful energy. It can help people in certain life situations. This is where red garnet stone fits:
- Lovers. The stone will help to kindle the flame of feelings and will not allow it to fade away. If you give a golden ring with a sweetheart garnet as a symbol of a piece of your heart, the connection between you will be inextricable.
- Active and sociable. If your life goes on at a frantic pace, the mineral will help you restore energy and give you strength to move on. It also helps to win the favor of people.
- Creative and enthusiastic. Pomegranate helps to find sources of inspiration and helps to overcome creative crises.
- Mature and experienced. The stone charges with vital energy and allows you to feel younger. In addition, it allows you to find a worthy application for your knowledge and experience.
- To travelers. Since ancient times, it was believed that stone protects travelers from possible dangers and troubles on the road. It helps to find the right path and maintain a spiritual connection with those who are now far away.
Who is contraindicated in stone
In some cases, wearing red garnet is strictly contraindicated. The stone is not recommended for such people:
- Apathetic and lazy. If you lead a rather passive lifestyle, the energy produced by the stone will not be consumed. It will accumulate, and then may be turned against you. This can be expressed in poor health, bad mood and even in life's failures.
- Physically weak people. If you often feel unwell and are quickly exhausted, then red pomegranate is not for you. His powerful energy will overwhelm your own even more.
- People in a bad mood and with bad intentions. Pomegranate is a positively charged stone. Anger and despondency are alien to the mineral, and therefore it can enter into a confrontation with its owner.
Zodiac Sign Compatibility
For representatives of some zodiac signs, red pomegranate is especially favorable. The meaning of the stone may be as follows:
- Grenades give Capricorn the physical and spiritual strengths that make it possible to succeed in all areas of life. The stone allows you to overcome constraint and isolation, and also helps to establish personal life.
- The stone helps scorpions to pacify internal contradictions and stabilize the emotional state. In relationships, it helps to rekindle a passion that has long since faded.
- The mineral helps Aquarius to overcome inconstancy and find a true life goal. Pomegranate also returns them from the world of illusions to reality.
- Sagittarius, thanks to this stone, can become more passionate and sensual. It also exacerbates intuition and helps to avoid trouble.
- Gemini helps twins find a foothold and promotes active self-development. It helps to overcome the fear of change and gives courage.
- The mineral helps balance weights to gain self-confidence, as well as make the right decisions. It also helps to overcome indecision.
- Virgin, thanks to the stone, easier to start some new business, become more far-sighted. Also, the stone helps them to find harmony with the outside world.
Healing properties
Not only for beauty, but also for pronounced healing properties, stone red pomegranate was held in high esteem by our ancestors. During the Crusades, knights wore jewelry with minerals to protect themselves from wounds and infections. In Russia, it was believed that stone facilitates childbirth. Hindus attributed pomegranate immunomodulatory properties. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that taking pomegranate powder inside heals abdominal pain and improves vitality.
Modern lithotherapists ascribe red healing properties to such healing properties:
- lowering body temperature;
- improved blood coagulation;
- treatment of inflammatory processes in the body;
- normalization of blood pressure;
- blood quality improvement;
- hormonal stabilization;
- treatment of dermatological diseases;
- normalization of digestion and work of the digestive tract;
- treatment of respiratory diseases;
- treatment of eating disorders;
- a decrease in the intensity of the manifestation of allergic reactions;
- headache treatment;
- stabilization of the nervous system during stress and depression;
- normalization of the cardiovascular system;
- pain reduction during childbirth;
- acceleration of wound healing.
Compatible with other stones
Red pomegranate is a rather capricious mineral, which is far from being combined with all stones. Here are some stones combined with red garnet:
- diamond;
- ruby;
- coral;
- pyrites;
- rhinestone;
- topaz;
- cornelian;
- amethyst;
- beryl.
But with these stones, the garnet has a complete energy incompatibility:
- emerald;
- opal;
- aquamarine;
- alexandrite;
- moon rock;
- pearls;
- zirconium;
- tourmaline;
- onyx;
- turquoise;
- malachite;
- obsidian.
Natural and Synthetic Pomegranate
The cost of pomegranate is quite small, and from the point of view of jewelry, its value is not the highest. Therefore, this stone is faked quite rarely. True, at the moment, the technology for the manufacture of artificial grenade has been developed. Its cost is the same as that of natural, but it is used only in industrial production. It is unsuitable for jewelry, as it looks a little different. In addition, artificial stone has neither magical nor healing properties.
If you decide to purchase a ring, earrings, pendant or bracelet with garnet, you should arm yourself with some knowledge that will help distinguish a natural mineral from an artificial sample:
- Rub the product on a woolen cloth. The natural mineral from this manipulation is electrified, but this will not happen with the artificial one.
- Carefully evaluate the color of the pebble. If it is homogeneous, then most likely you have a synthetic specimen. The hue of a natural mineral may be slightly uneven. In addition, a real garnet will not be defiantly bright. Its coloring is slightly muffled.
- Large garnets are rarely found in nature. If your product is decorated with a stone the size of which exceeds the coffee bean, it is likely that there is a fake in front of you.
Energy purity
If you want to buy a gold ring with garnet, earrings or some other jewelry, choose specialized stores. Never get such things from your hands, because there should not be energy traces of another owner on the stone. Otherwise, it will be extremely difficult for you to "make friends" with the stone. In addition, there is a risk that a product sold by hand could be stolen. And according to popular beliefs, stolen pomegranate brings misfortune to its new owner (even if he is not directly involved in theft).
If you received a jewelry with pomegranate as a gift or inherited it, you need to clean the stone before wearing it. To do this, you need to keep the product under a stream of cold running water for five to ten minutes.
Storage and care
Red pomegranate - the mineral is strong enough. However, it is subject to damage. To prevent scratches on the surface and so that the pebble does not lose its luster, store it in a separate cloth bag. It is also important in terms of limiting the contact of the garnet with other stones. An energetic conflict is possible between them, which can significantly weaken the magical and healing properties of the mineral.
Once a few months, pomegranates need to be cleaned of dust and contaminants. Just rinse the product in cool water. You can add a drop of liquid soap. After this, the pebble should be wiped dry with a soft cloth. The use of brushes and hard sponges is unacceptable.