Chakras: Root (1st) Spiritual Properties: Grounding, protection, and arouses kundalini energies Garnet is known as the stone of survival. Its natural ability to strengthen the survival instinct, helps to bring about courage and hope. It is also a stone of psychic protection. It keeps you strongly connected to the physical body which makes it difficult for negative energies to attach themselves. A stone of commitment, Garnet represents love. It aids with revitalizing feelings of love. What do we love about this stone? Garnet aids with purifying and balancing energy.