Projective, proactive energy, the beast of fire being the Lion, the King. This stone is close relative of amethyst, and in fact, citrine can be created by heating amethyst. The ancient Greeks and Romans wore citrine as a talisman and thought that it aided in digestion and cleansed the body of toxins. It also symbolized lightheartedness and joy. When worn on the body, garnets are believed to protect from skin disease.
Garnets are also an important symbol of fidelity, faithfulness and protection.
Supposedly, they lose their brilliance when danger approaches. These stones were considered so powerful that armies often imbedded them in their arrows so they would fly straight into their enemies' hearts. Jasper comes in numerous colors and with a variety of markings. It is mostly commonly recognized in its red form, although it can be black, brown, or even green. This stone is said to help ward off bad dreams, to help control bleeding, and to help with pregnancy.