Carnelian
Description: Carnelian is one of the most available and desired members of the Chalcedony family, occurring in the uniform color of red, orange, or red-brown, or sometimes translucent or clear.
Location: Carnelian is a form of Chalcedony, which is the microcrystalline form of Quartz (Silicon Dioxide). Because Quartz is the most common crystal on Earth, deposits of Carnelian are found throughout the world. The most famous sites are in India, Brazil, Uruguay and Japan. The Deposits are usually found in the lower temperature and lower pressure zones near the Earth’s surface. It is also the national gemstone for Norway-Sweden. In the United States, deposits are located in Texas, Maryland, Florida Colorado and North Carolina.
Astrological Sign: Aries, Leo, Virgo, and Capricorn
Spiritual Uses: Carnelian is used to counteract doubt and negativity, also bringing patience. It strengthens astral vision and protects its user against envy, fear, and rage, helping to banish sorrow from the emotional body. Carnelian has a strong connection to the earth and this energy can help its user to feel “at home” in their surroundings and in tune with the energy of the earth. The stone has a stimulating effect, especially on energy that is stuck and needs to be moved along. Its stimulating effect also can increase curiosity, or inquisitiveness, which can lead to initiative and possible prosperity. It can be used to dispel apathy, indolence, and passivity. Carnelian can be a good stone for those who meditate for its grounding properties, and its ability to help its user feel settled and secure on a physical level, allows for exploration on a spiritual level. Carnelian is said to “cut to the chase,” helping its user sort through information and get to the heart of the matter being considered. It allows its user to take control of their life and choose the direction they need to move in.
Physical Uses: This stone can assist one in drama and in theatrical pursuits. It has a strong influence on the reproductive organs, probably because of the stone’s connection to the earth, which is itself a major fertility symbol. Carnelian is said to stimulate sexual impulses. It has been worn to prevent skin diseases, nose bleeds and all blood diseases, insanity, and as a tonic health-stimulant. For public speaking, which is a fear for many people, Carnelian can be worn to bolster courage and give the speaker eloquence. It can also be used in the treatment of neuralgia, kidney stones, gall stones, colds, and pollen allergies. As an elixir, the stone has been used to help heal cuts and abrasions. As an aid in the amelioration of disorders of the pancreas, spleen, and pancreas, Carnelian can be a powerful stone ally.
History: Carnelian was worn in ancient Egypt on the hand to still jealousy, anger, envy, and hatred. Armenians in the 17th century believed that if the stone was powdered and taken as a potion, it would excite joyful emotions and banish all dark thoughts. Wearing Carnelian was, as known through folklore, supposed to help those who had a weak voice or were timid speakers. This was thought to work also because the stone is a warm color, which is said to give wearers the courage they needed to speak boldly and with conviction. Carnelian was further believed to keep away evil and the devil. It is mentioned in the Bible as a stone included on the breastplates for priests and soldiers. In Renaissance times, the stone was engraved with a warrior or sword image, and, when placed in the home, was supposed to guard the house from disaster.
Different Types: When combined with Chlorite and Ruby, Carnelian has been used to dispel psychic attacks, assisting spirits bound to the earth to leave a location. These three minerals are also used to protect their user and their user’s environment from the return of negative energies. To facilitate connection between the higher self and the physical self, Carnelian is combined with Kammererite.