Benefits of Garnet:
 
Passion, sensuality, & sexuality
Romantic love & intimacy
Positive thoughts & energy
Past life recall
Inspiration
Success
Social Popularity
Self-confidence
Cleanses & reenergizes the chakras
Purifies & helps balance your energy
Brings serenity 
Balances the sex drive
Alleviates emotional disharmony
Strengthens the survival instincts
Helps with courage & hope
Opens the heart
Regenerates the body & helps stimulate the metabolism 
Helps control anger especially towards yourself
Enhances sexuality
Helps with understanding, trust, & honesty
Helps balance & heal the Root & Heart Chakra