With it's rich, well known history in ancient Egyptian culture focusing on the journey from life to death, it would be easy to see Carnelian healing crystals as a predominantly spiritual stone, yet this couldn't be further from the truth! Although certainly considered to be a high vibrational stone, Carnelian is most famed amongst therapists for its empowering and bold energy, making it popular amongst leaders and business persons, and those looking to take action over their life path and choices.
It's confidence inspiring ability works outwards from a place of self-assurance and clarity in decision making. This makes Carnelian a powerful ally for those creative and sensitive souls who often find themselves with vision and purpose, but lacking the "go do" to make those ideas a reality. Procrastinators, or those confused by multiple options or ideas, can also find peace of mind and routes through, to take control over their projects and pathways.
Physically, Carnelian is said to give us our "va va voom". With crystal healers turning to it for vitality, as well as degenerative conditions, it is considered to be a useful stone for the elders amongst us, or those beginning to feel those creaks and clicks of the natural aging processes creeping in.
In terms of relationships, Carnelian helps us boldly communicate those things we may find difficult, such as asking for support. It helps quieten thoughts that aren't relevant to where we are in that moment, which may help us focus more during times with our loved ones. As well as this, it is famed for it's use as a sexual fire starter, helping us to embrace passion, playfulness and physical desire. This, combined with it's courage giving, motivational, and driving energies, creates perfect opportunities for trying new things, communicating our desires, and becoming focused on each other within a place of intimacy, whilst keeping us grounded in the moment. An ideal crystal to revisit on that wedding anniversary perhaps?
MOHS: 7
Name: Comes from the latin "carnis", meaning "flesh", and "cornum" referring to its similarity in colouring to the Kornel, or Cornelian Cherry.
Substance: A Chaledony mineral from the quartz family with fibrous layers.
Location: India, Slovakia, Uruguay, Czech Republic, Brazil, Peru, Iceland, Romania, Britain,
Element: Fire
Chakras: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus
Interesting Facts:
- Was worn for courage in battle in ancient times.
- Found in ancient Egyptian tombs where they were believed to protect the dead on their journey to the afterlife.
- In addition to uses below, Pink varieties were thought to improve parent and child relationships and also used in abuse/manipulation recovery, where as red varieties were considered more warming, invigorating, and energising
Historical and Traditional Folk Uses - Physical/Environmental
- Vitality
- Strength
- Fortification
- Detoxification
- Alcohol and drug use recovery
- Breaking physically harmful habits
- Ovaries
- Testes
- Metabolism
- Fertility
- Lower back
- Rheumatism
- Arthritis
- Neuralgia
- Depression
- Fluid regulation
- Kidneys
- Bones
- Ligaments
- Staunch blood
- Vitamin and mineral absorption
- Blood supply to organs and tissues
Historical and Traditional Folk Uses - Emotional/Psychological:
- Courage
- Leadership
- Vitality
- Sexuality
- Confidence
- Action
- Bold speech
- Creativity
- Assertiveness
- Passion
- Empowerment
- Zest for life
- Risk taking
- Procrastination
- Decision making
- Bring concept into being
- Fear of doing
- Embracing Change
- Breaking bad habits and negative conditioning
- Stabilising
- Motivation
- Fear of death
- Apathy
- Trusting self and own perceptions
- Analytics
- Extraneous and Irrelevant thoughts
- Focus and concentration
- Envy
- Anger
- Resentment
Historical and Traditional Folk Uses - Spiritual
- Embracing transformation
- Grounding
- Meditation
- Tying physical with spiritual
- Awakening
- Harmonising all chakras
- Higher vibrational work
- Cleansing other materials, including crystals
*This information refers to the stone type in general and not any specific product made from or with it. It is based on folk lore and historical, traditional use only and does not contain scientifically proven health claims. It is for entertainment purposes only and should not be interpreted as a suggestion that the products can treat, cure or prevent any disease or illness. They are not a substitute for professional, medical advice. Always see your doctor.*
(Sources: The Book of Stones - Robert Simmons & Naisha Ahsian, The Crystal Bible - Judy Hall, Crystals - Lauren D'Silva)
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