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What Do Red Gemstones & Crystals Mean?

Learn the names and meanings of red gemstones & crystals including garnet, ruby, and red spinel.

What do red gemstones mean?

Red gemstones correspond to the root chakra, vitality, and passion. They each have different meanings, but red in general brings renewed energy and purpose, confidence, determination, and stamina.

If you feel like life is passing you by, red crystals can help you rediscover your zest for life and sense of adventure.

Ruby Zoisite

Ruby zoisite is a healing and energizing stone, helping you recover your natural vitality and sense of joy at being alive.

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Spinel is a stone of hope, revitalization, and feeling the joy of being alive. It brings new energy, perspectives, and appreciation for the wonderful world around you. If you feel called to re-align your life to one of joy and inspiration, fully backed by the supportive hands of the Universe, spinel is the stone for you!

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Ruby

Ruby is an activator of passion, confidence, determination, and adventure. It helps you develop courage and face your fears, moving through them and experiencing the renewed vitality on the other side. Stimulating enthusiasm, willingness to try new things, and the fortitude to see them through, ruby is a powerhouse of life-force energy.

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Garnet

Garnets help you turn your visions into physical reality. The six types of garnets help with different types and levels of manifestation. The most represented in jewelry is pyrope garnet. This type of garnet helps the wearer release guilt and shame, open to receiving love, and walk forward with a sense of clarity and self-worth.

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How to Choose a Gemstone or Crystal for Healing

Start in a calm state of mind. Gaze at the images of the stones and feel your energetic link to them. Look for crystals that “call” to you, and confirm your intuition by reading the description.

Ideas for Using Your Healing Gemstone or Crystal

Wear it as a necklace or other spiritual jewelry, or carry it in you pocket. Good for everyday, ongoing support.
Place it in your environment. Good for changing the mood in the room, or supporting specific activities, like focusing at work.
Meditate while holding it. If you have a spiritual practice, incorporate stones into it. Good for receiving deep insight, guidance, and healing.

Disclaimer: Gemstone and Crystal Properties and Spiritual Gemstone Meanings listed here are not a substitute for medical care. If you have a physical or mental illness, please see a doctor or mental health professional.