The Garnet stone fortifies, activates and strengthens the survival instinct allowing courage and hope in what appears to be a hopeless situation. It is connected to the pituitary gland and can stimulate awareness and can even clear negative chakra energy. It sharpens perception of oneself and others as it opens the heart and bestows self confidence. This stone is directly connected to the vital life force, blood flow, the circulation of other fluids throughout the body and the alignment of the spinal column and fluids. It's a fertility stone and helps to improve libido and love lives regenerating the body and stimulating the metabolism. Physiologically, Garnet is said to treat spinal and cellular disorders, purify and re-energize the blood, heart, lungs and even the DNA. It assists in the assimilation of minerals and vitamins as well as being strongly linked with the pituitary gland which expands awareness.