Carnelian Energy: Projective Planet: Sun Element: Fire Powers: Protection, peace, eloquence, healing, courage, sexual energy. Carnelian: A member of the chalcedony family, it is a type of quartz, with a trigonal crystallized structure. Traces of iron give carnelian its blood red color, but bear in mind that colors range among yellow, orange, red, brown, and all colors in between. Carnelian is one of the oldest and protective stones in history. Its name comes from the Latin corneolus meaning "cherry". The Egyptians carried it as a source of energy and for the constant renewal of vitality. They felt that when this stone was worn on the hand it would still anger, jealousy, envy, and hatred. Today we use it to promote peace and harmony and to dispel depression. Egyptians placed Carnelian in tombs as a "magic armor" for life after death to protect the dead on their journey to the after life. This stone is also worn to stimulate sexual impulses. ( Pauli ads this note: And please, just use it to stimulate your own, or with your partner's permission. Otherwise, you might not be able to de-stimulate the person you enchanted when you are good and tired of her/him. ) Application of carnelian on the abdomen will promote good digestion. For lower abdominal pain in women (such as cysts) and in pregnancy, it should be placed on the pubic bone for twenty minutes a day. It was believed that Carnelian was worn to prevent skin diseases, insanity, nose bleeds and all blood disorders, and as a general health inducer. The carnelian strengthens astral vision and is worn to bed to halt nightmares. Carnelian encourages the formation of new blood cells, and bleeding responds favorably to treatment with carnelian. Bleeding gums also benefit from regular rinsing with carnelian water. Drinking carnelian water helps firm the skin by stimulating circulation. ( Carnelian water is made by leaving the stone in a glass of water overnight. ) Psychologically, carnelian increases vitality and zest for life while enhancing stability and the courage to carry out daily tasks. Red carnelian symbolizes activity. It promotes helpfulness and idealism, and encourages community spirit. This stone is worn by the shy and timid to bolster their courage. It is an excellent stone to wear or carry for public speaking, one of the most common fears in today's world. The carnelian strengthens the voice, provides self-confidence, and confers eloquence on the speaker. It is usually worn on the neck or in a ring for these purposes. Carnelian is also used to counteract doubt and negative thoughts, and can be used in spells relating to these problems. It also confers patience. Carnelian is carried to protect you against others who would try to read your thoughts. In Renaissance magick, the carnelian was engraved with a sword, or an image of a warrior. This magickal amulet was placed in the home to guard it from lightning and storms, or carried as a protectant against enchantments. A piece of carnelian placed near the front door invokes protection and invites abundance into the home. Carnelian works best on the sacral chakra, and is particularly effective for Taurus, but it also promotes zest for life for those born under Aries, Gemini, and Virgo. Pink carnelian improves the parent-child relationship, by promoting love and trust. Red carnelian warms and energizes. It is particularly useful for combating sluggishness and for invigorating the mind and body. Carnelian must be cleansed once a month under warm running water and recharged for quite a long period in the sun. Wear it with direct contact to the skin. . |
