Carnelian
Correspondences : creativity, memory, courage, past-life recall, self-esteem, courage, confidence, happiness, energy, eloquence, healing, sexual energy, peace, harmony, vitality, action, self employment, dispel negativity, public speaking, voice
artist’s stone, sunset stone, singer’s stone, projective, sun, fire, orange - feminine, red - masculine, root, sacral, solar plexus, Isis (Egyptian) Appearance and Other Info: Carnelian can range in color from a pale orange to a deep reddish brown, and is a 7 on the mohs hardness scale. Carnelian is a variety of silicon dioxide part of the chalcedony family. The name carnelian is a corruption of the earlier cornelian and relates back to the latin 'cornum' - cornel cherry.
Magickal Uses : Carnelian is a versatile stone with warm and sunny vibrations at its core. Carrying or wearing Carnelian aids in awakening vital energies, and increasing the zest for life. Wear Carnelian to instill courage, especially for public speaking. This stone aids in strengthening the voice, and providing self-confidence and eloquence to the speaker. Used to counteract doubt, negative thoughts and to dispel depression, Carnelian’s warmth can be used to cultivate inner and outer harmony and peace. Known as the artist’s stone, Carnelian is a powerful agent of creativity and helps to loosen creative blocks that keep one from their fullest potential. Increasing both enthusiasm and courage, Carnelian helps overcome hesitation and encourages healthy risk-taking.
Historical/Cultural Information: Carnelian has a rich history, known as the sunset stone to ancient Egyptians and linked to femininity and the menstrual cycle (orange) and masculinity and love and passion (red). In the middle ages Carnelian was used in alchemy with other chalcedony stones, and during the renaissance Carnelian was carved with swords of warriors and placed in the home to guard against storms and lighting, or carried to protect against enchantments.
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