Carnelian usually consists of red, orange and brown tones and is most commonly available as tumbles and palmstones.
Carnelian is good for:
Concentration
Clarity of mind
Emotional warmth
Sociability
Confidence
Creativity
Individuality
Memory
Appreciation of nature
Harmony
Courage
Happiness
Self-esteem
Past life recall
A stabilising stone, Carnelian restores vitality and motivation, and stimulates creativity.
It sharpens concentration and dispels mental lethargy.
Carnelian improves analytic abilities and clarifies perception.
It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy and motivates for success.
Carnelian instils confidence by embracing light, filling whoever wears it with a sense of discovery that is akin to embracing one’s youthful tendencies.
Carnelian is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind. It helps in trusting yourself and your perceptions.
It overcomes negative conditioning and encourages steadfastness.
Protects against envy, rage and resentment.
Calms anger, banishes emotional negativity and replaces it with a love of life.
Carnelian boosts fertility and stimulates sexuality.
In the physical body:
Carnelian treats lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia and depression.
It regulates the kidneys, and accelerates healing in bones and ligaments.
Improves vitamin and mineral absorption and ensures good blood supply to organs and tissues.
Chakras - Base Chakra and Sacral Chakra
Zodiac - Taurus, Cancer, Leo and Virgo
Element - Fire
The best way to use Carnelian:
Place a carnelian crystal on your desk to help get work done and stay motivated.
Wearing a carnelian bracelet allows you to keep it on you at all times and not have to worry about forgetting it somewhere when you need it most.
If you are a performer, it is highly recommended to pop a Carnelian crystals into your pocket when going into auditions or performances to take away any performance anxiety.
If one uses Rose Quartz in combination with Carnelian, the likelihood of successful romance and courting is very high. This is because the stones when combined, allow you to reach a very romantic and passionate part of your spirit.
- Meditate with your stones. Relax your vibes and let it resonate with your energy
- Carry it with you. Hold it or slip it into your pocket / purse
- Wear it in jewellery
- Display in your home
- Create a crystal grid
Carnelian Affirmations:
- I can conquer whatever is in front of me, each morning I carry confidence with me always
- Today I am alive with passion and purpose
- Creativity flows from me today
- I am filled with vital energies of life
- I take action with confidence and power
- It's easy for me to concentrate on what I'm doing
- I will work with abundant enthusiasm and confidence