Carnelian Gemstone Properties

Natural Carnelian

• Carnelian is a stabilizing stone
• Restores vitality and motivation
• Ability to cleanse other stones
• Helps you to trust yourself and your perceptions
• Powerful protector against envy, rage and resentment

Carnelian grounds and anchors you in the present reality. A stabilizing stone with high energy, it is excellent for restoring vitality and motivation, and for stimulating creativity. It is useful for dramatic pursuits. Carnelian has the ability to cleanse other stones.

Psychologically, Carnelian imparts an acceptance of the cycle of life and removes fear of death. It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy and motivates for success in business and other matters. This stone helps you to trust yourself and your perceptions. It gets to the bottom of what makes you tick, overcomes negative conditioning and encourages steadfastness.

Mentally, Carnelian improves analytic abilities and clarifies perception. It removes extraneous thoughts in meditation and tunes daydreamers into everyday reality. It sharpens concentration and dispels mental lethargy.

Emotionally, this stone is a powerful protector against envy, rage, and resentment. It calms anger and banishes emotional negativity, replacing it with a love of life.

Extracted from: The Crystal Bible Volume 1, Judy Hall, 2003.