Carnelian Metaphysical Properties
- Stimulates analytical capabilities and precision
- Provides for perceptiveness to situations
- Awakens ones inherent talents
- Used to produce inspiration from, and connectedness with, the spiritual worlds
- Protects against envy, fear, and rage
- Helps to banish sorrow from the emotional structure
- Assists in providing for awareness of the association between the emotional state and the inner condition of the self
- Provides an energy conducive to the stabilization of energy in the home
- Provides, a strong, yet tender energy when used in the mode of retreat
- Stimulates inquisitiveness and subsequent initiative
- Can be used to dispel apathy, indolence, and passivity
- Use in cleansing negativity from other stones
- Provides for a clearing action while directing any negative energy, which is within the area, toward the light of transmutation
- Assist in drama and in pursuits related to theatrical presentations
- Useful in work on the first, second, third, and fourth chakras
- Can help to increase physical energy, personal power, creativity, and compassion
- Assists earth-bound spirits to leave an area
Carnelian has been worn in cameos in the belief that it would ward off insanity and depression. In contemporary times, carnelian is thought by some to enhance self-esteem and creativity, to combat feelings of inadequacy, to increase physical energy and overcome insomnia. In the home, carnelian is believed to increase motivation towards action. It is sometimes used as a talisman to protect against fire and misfortune. Carnelian is associated with the solar plexus chakra (the yellow chakra), in which imbalances are thought to cause digestive problems, as well as lack of confidence.
Chakras - Root Chakra, Sacral Chakra
Birthstones - July
Zodiac - Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Planet - Mars
Element - Fire
Numerical Vibration - Number 5