Garnet Mushroom is a good stone for depression, bringing joy and hope to its user. It helps lessen anger, especially toward oneself. Garnet stimulates the survival instinct, bringing willpower and courage to a situation. Garnet can cleanse the chakras of negative energies and re-energize them. 

Garnet is filled with robust energy that stabilizes and invigorates. It provides a sense of security. Garnet helps to center you, allowing you to overcome feelings of anxiety or fear. It can fortify your courage when you need to overcome problems, and promotes self-confidence. Because of its connection and ability to balance the Root Chakra, Garnet is very grounding and helps to connect you to the present moment. It is associated with the month of January. It is an Earth Element stone, and can aid in feeling secure both mentally and emotionally.