Garnet is one of Empress' favorites! Known as the stone of love & commitment, and also hailed for centuries as the "Traveler's Stone" this highly protective talisman is not a stone to overlook. Garnet has been revered for centuries, and has many benefits. Garnet as a protective stone helps to protect you from psychic attacks, negative energies, and nightmares. In ancient times, and in many cultures to this day, they believe garnet protects them from evil, and can help them to release any bad karma within this life. For manifesting, it is a powerful stone for connecting to your deepest desires and helps to bring them into fruition through passionate action, self-confidence, and reminding you of how worthy you are of all of it! Garnet is also a deeply connected stone to your heart. Attracting deep loving connection, healing deep traumas, and fostering a deep connection with your current relationship.