On this hot July day, I feel carnelian has asked to be discussed in my writings about stones. This bright to deep orange, or brownish red stone is a form of chalcedony (within the quartz grouping). With its elemental alignment to fire, carnelian resonates with the first, second and third chakras, seats of our life force, sexual, and creative energies. It is a stone of creativity and courage. Rejuvenating, and energizing, this ally awakens our joy and puts to flight the difficult emotions of fear, jealousy, resentment, or unproductive anger, that may be holding us back. Carnelian instills witin us with the power of self confidence and constructive problem solving, all the while motivating us to bring our desires and dreams of a full, active, and abundant life into being through right use of our creative power and will.
This orange ally can help us birth projects we feel passionate about by getting energy stuck in our lower chakras energy moving again. It assists us in our desire to “know” ourselves at a deep core level, and can be a true catalyst, putting that knowlege to work in the physical world for our benefit, and the benefit of others. Carnelian facilitates our moving forward with purpose in a real way. With this stone in hand we can dispel self doubt, fear of change, or taking the risks we may need to shift our circumstances. By using carnelian to visualize our goals of whatever we want to bring to life, and through the process of manifestation, we can channel the necessary energy to get things done, and see them through from start to finish. If we are stuck in the dreaming/waiting mode, carnelian will roust us up, out, and into action. This stone is excellent stone for writers, artists, and anyone wanting to bring ideas from their creative imagination into being.
On the spiritual level, carnelian guides us in meeting our highest goals — those aligned with Divine Will. With this ally’s help, we more openly accept the changes that ultimately lead to our transformation, without attached anxieties. On the physical level, this stone always provides vital life force energy. Carnelian contributes to balancing the functions in the body’s systems, clearing toxins and removing blockages from tissues and organs, especially those involved with digestion. Also, this stone works to help us assimilate needed nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in our intestines. If detoxification from caffeine, alcohol, or drugs is called for, carnelian is a strong support through those challenging times. This fiery stone is also an ally in reproductive health and fertility issues.