Carnelian is a chalcedony (a cryptocrystalline form of silica). This translucent, reddish orange variety of chalcedony was once thought to still the blood and calm the temper. Its various shades of red, orange and brown are due to the presence of iron oxide. Stones may be uniformly colored or faintly banded.
Metaphysical Properties: Carnelian aids in understanding the inner self and strengthens concentration. It helps one to overcome the fear of public speaking, helps increase self worth and is considered to be a fast acting stone to succeed in one’s career.
Carnelian is said to assist in stimulating creativity and motivation. It seems to have a clearing effect, dispelling negative energies as it replaces them with positive ones. Carnelian balances creative and organization abilities, opens doors and creates a need to follow through on plans.
Healing Properties: Carnelian is believed to help ease lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, digestive issues, and depression. Improves vitamin and mineral absorption and ensures good blood supply to organs and tissues. It is said that this stone will help cleanse and purify the blood, thus providing more physical energy for good health and healing.
Magical Properties: Energy: Projective Element: Fire Powers: Protection, peace, eloquence, healing, and courage
Carnelian may be used to counteract doubt and negative thoughts, and can also be used in spells relating to these problems. Carnelian is also associated with emotional warmth, individuality, memory, happiness, self-esteem, sociability, past life recall, combating apathy, sexuality, fertility, and appreciation of nature.
In Renaissance magic, carnelian was usually engraved with a sword or images of warriors. As a magical amulet, this was placed in the home to guard against lighting and storms or carried as protection. In ancient Egypt, carnelian was worn on the hand to still anger, jealousy and hatred. It was called “the setting sun.“
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