Carnelian Gemstone meaning
Carnelian (also sometimes referred to as cornelian) is found primarily in India, as
well as various sites in South America. It is a variety of chalcedony. The most
favorable pieces are a deep red to red-orange hue. Carnelian has a long and storied
past, and was once considered strictly the property of the noble class. People
holding a high social status were often buried with this gem stone.
Want more pep in your life? Keep a carnelian with you and feel the energy flow to
you. Carnelian is used for these benefits:
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gives energy
protects from bad vibrations
guards against poverty
helps give a sense of humor
calms the temper
Healing properties of Carnelian
Carnelian is an energy booster. It helps the insecure person to find strength within
them so they can come into their own. It is said to increase the appetite.
A glassy, translucent stone, Carnelian is an orange-colored variety of
Chalcedony, a mineral of the Quartz family. Its color varies from pale
pinkish-orange to a deep rusty brown, though it is most known for its
brilliant orange and red-orange crystals. Its name comes from a Latin
word meaning "flesh."
Like the unexpected fire of a sunset, or the first flash of autumn
brilliance, Carnelian captivates. Its bold energy brings a rush of warmth
and joy that lingers, stimulating and empowering. Known as a stone of
motivation and endurance, leadership and courage, Carnelians have
protected and inspired throughout history.
SOURCE: Madagascar
SIZE: 58 x 50 x 26 mm. Weighs 90 grams. (2.3 x 2 x 1 inches.
Wt: 3.2 ounces.)
USES: Orange stones, especially the carnelians, are excellent aids for
training, coordination of physical exercise programs, and for balancing
body energy levels. Carnelians boost a listless attitude and can stimulate
the appetite.
Used as a professional support crystal, Carnelian aids architects,
builders and construction workers in their creation of master buildings,
stimulates power and stamina in athletes and military personnel,
establishes form and organization in journalists, and stimulates
motivation in salespersons.
Carnelian is said to attract prosperity, new resources and good luck. It is
a talisman for success in any money-making venture. In the workplace, it
is a crystal of ambition, drive and determination, and wards off undue
pressures of co-workers or impersonal corporations with unrealistic
expectations.
Carnelian clarifies the voice. It is the Singer's Stone.It also promotes
confidence for performances on stage or in live media.
Carnelian is traditionally known to guard against falling masonry and
accidents with tools. Today it guards the home from theft, fire, storm or
accident.
Carnelian lends the courage needed to help overcome difficulties and
defend a cause. It promotes idealism, a sense of community and
pragmatism.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT CARNELIAN?
Carnelian is both an energy booster and stabilizer,
too. Although it does increase the energy flow in
any space (or for any body) carnelian does it in a
happy and calm kind of way. It is a joyful stone
that feels very secure in its essence and transmits
the same warmth, protection and inner security to
its surroundings.
The energy of carnelian resembles a peaceful,
warm afternoon filled with genuine happiness. Its
joyful energy has a nourishing
and protective quality to it. Carnelian has courage,
confidence and creativity at its core; all these
qualities being combined in a calm and grounded
kind of way.
WHERE DOES CARNELIAN COME FROM?
Carnelian is found in many places which makes it
very affordable. Most of carnelian on the market
comes from India, Britain, Iceland and Peru.
WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC FENG SHUI
PROPERTIES OF CARNELIAN?
Carnelian's main qualities are energizing and
grounding/centering. Carnelian also has
protective qualities, and can fill one with warmth,
joyful gratitude and a genuine simple happiness.
It is a stone that activates one's flow of inner
power / the sexual energy flow and is often
recommended for women.
Feng shui-wise, carnelian is used for its energy
activating and protective qualities. It is often used
along with citrine in the so-called feng shui gem
tree for wealth, as well as various bracelets and
amulets. Carnelian is also associated with the flow
ofabundance.
WHERE DO I PLACE MY CARNELIAN FOR
GOOD FENG SHUI?
The best feng shui bagua area for the placement of
carnelian is the Love & Relationships area
(Southwest area of a home or office. Two
carnelian hearts can be a wonderful enhancement
of energy in the love area.
Second best placement is the Health & Family
area (East bagua area if you apply the classical
feng shui bagua). You can also place your
carnelian in the feng shuimoney area.
If you are working with the BTB bagua, then your
placement will be different because these two
areas are defined differently. (Here's the BTB
bagua).
WHAT FORM OF CARNELIAN SHOULD I
CHOOSE?
Depending on your needs, you can choose either
carnelian tumbled stones, or use carnelian in
various shapes such as hearts, balls, or specific
feng shui carvings such as Buddha, the Dragon
and Phoenix, the Mandarin Ducks, etc.
One of the best uses of carnelian is in jewelry. One
can always benefit from the warm, joyful and
energizing presence of this stone, be it in a
bracelet, ring or a necklace. Carnelian can create
an exquisite quality of energy when combined
with most light blue colour stones,
especially blue lace agate, turquoise and
amazonite.
If neither jewellery nor feng shui amulets appeal
to you, you can also just carry a small carnelian
tumble stone in your pocket or purse.
Carnelian Crystal Healing Properties
Carnelian is found in nearly all parts of the world and derives
its name from the Latin word meaning flesh coloured. It varies
in intensity from deep reddish-brown to a yellow or cream
coloured translucent stone.
Carnelian can be placed on the Sacral Chakraand is said to
increase ambition, drive and confidence. It is believed to
protect the wearer from negative emotions and to calm the
angry, and the envious. It is also reputed to bring about
warmth, sociability, creativity and happiness and to restore
self-esteem. Carnelian is believed to increase fertility
Placed near the front door Carnelian is said to invoke protection
and to bring abundance into the home.
Carnelian is the birthstone for July and for Virgo.
Carnelian Healing Properties
♥ Emotional warmth ♥ Sociability ♥
Creativity ♥ Individuality ♥ Memory ♥
Appreciation of nature ♥ Harmony ♥
Courage ♥ Happiness ♥ Self-esteem ♥
Rebirth ♥ Reincarnation ♥ Past life recall
Carnelian is a variety of Chalcedony. Carnelian is a
17th Anniversary gemstone.
Chakras - Base Chakra, Sacral Chakra
Zodiac - Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
Planet - Mars
Element - Fire
Typical colours - Clear-to-translucent reddish-brown
which may vary from a pale orange, to an intense
almost-black.
A stabilising stone, Carnelian restores vitality and
motivation, and stimulates creativity. It gives
courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy
and motivates for success. Carnelian is useful for
overcoming abuse of any kind. It helps in trusting
yourself and your perceptions. It overcomes negative
conditioning and encourages steadfastness. Carnelian
improves analytic abilities and clarifies perception. It
sharpens concentration and dispels mental lethargy.
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.
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.
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Fortifies your individuality
Enhances regeneration
Increases enthusiasm
Alleviates pain
Brings Good Luck
Balances the Heart Chakra
Chakras are the seven
power points of life force
in the body.
Chakra means wheel of light
in Sanskrit. The Chakras are
the seven power points in the
human body that circulate
energy or the life force also
known as prana. They are
vertically aligned in the
center of the body close to
the spine.
If the Chakra are unbalanced
- not properly aligned or
blocked - it can affect
physical and mental health.
The spiritual development is
also connected with the good
health of the Chakra.
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Aura colors surrounding the body
The aura, which is an electromagnetic field that surrounds the body, can indicate
the body health, mental health and spiritual health of an individual. Clear and bright
colors indicate good health. Muddy and dark colors indicate an unhealthy or
negative state.
The idea of the aura surrounding the body is common in most spiritual traditions. It
is a recurrent theme in religious art of the early Greeks and Romans, along with
Buddhists and Christians, all show a halo also called a nimbus or aureole.
CROWN CHAKRA - SEVENTH CHAKRA
Located above the head. This chakra links the
individual with the universal.
THIRD EYE CHAKRA - SIXTH CHAKRA
Located between the eyes. This is intelligence and
psychic power.
THROAT CHAKRA - FIFTH CHAKRA
Located at the throat. This is the creativity, selfexpression and the search for truth.
HEART CHAKRA - FOURTH CHAKRA
Located at the heart. This is the higher
consciousness and love.
SOLAR PLEXUS CHAKRA - THIRD CHAKRA
Located at the solar plexus. This is the sense of
identity.
SACRAL HARA CHAKRA - SECOND CHAKRA
Located at the genitals. This is the chakra that
monitors sexuality and reproduction.
ROOT CHAKRA - FIRST CHAKRA
Located at the base of the spine and groin area.
This is the animal or base nature.