Capricorn's astrological gem is the GARNET.

Garnet's name comes from the Latin word "granatus" - meaning seed - because this stone often resembles small round seeds when found in rock. The beautiful garnet is known as a deep-red gemstone. But there is also a green type of garnet, that is very rare and valuable.

The garnet is a stone of vital power. It represents love, friendship and inner powers. When worn by a Capricorn, this gemstone boosts their energy and give them strength. Garnet also helps to invoke and release a Capricorn's creative ability and inner fire.

The garnet is also a love-aid for Capricorns, helping to magnify their attraction to others. Given as a gift, a garnet symbolizes true, never-ending love and devotion.

Garnets in Legend:
Legend holds that Noah used the brilliant stone as a lamp to guide his ark. Throughout the ages, garnets have believed to bring luck in love and friendship, and keep enemies away from their owners.The blood-red color of the most common type of garnet, gave birth to a belief that this stone controls the blood pressure and helps keep the heart pumping properly.