Carnelian

Taurus, Cancer & Leo

SiO2 with impurities

Chakras: Up to Sacral

Numbers: 5 & 6

Earth

Carnelian is a Chalcedony that usually occurs in a uniform red, red/brown or orange colour. Carnelian posses the properties of Chalcedony, in addition to those described below.

Analytical abilities and attention to detail are stimulated by this stone, as well as the awakening of inherent talents. 

Carnelian also protects against the negativities of anger, envy, rage, and fear-related emotions, and helps remove sorrow from ones condition.

There is an immense connection between love and Carnelian, with an awareness that love is all that one can offer, and each offering brings an massive increase in return.

Pursuits of a theatrical nature benefit from the use of Carnelian.

In healing, Carnelian can be used for treatment of neuralgia, gall and kidney stones, pollen allergies and colds.  In elixir form, it has been used to help the healing of cuts and abrasions.

Another of the stones of protection, power and majesty used in the past by high-priests.

©1999 Fraser Muir-Matheson for Bright New Dawn