Carnelian is a variety of Chalcedony. Carnelian is a 17th Anniversary gemstone.
- Chakras - Base Chakra, Sacral Chakra
- Birthstone - July
- Zodiac - Taurus, Cancer, Leo, Virgo
- Planet - Mars
- Element - Fire
- Vibration - Numbers 5 and 6
- Typical colours - Clear-to-translucent reddish-brown which may vary from a pale orange, to an intense almost-black.
- Emotional warmth
- Sociability
- Creativity
- Individuality
- Memory
- Appreciation of nature
- Harmony
- Courage
- Happiness
- Self-esteem
- Rebirth
- Reincarnation
- Past life recall
A stabilising stone, Carnelian restores vitality and motivation, and stimulates creativity. It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy and motivates for success. Carnelian is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind. It helps in trusting yourself and your perceptions. It overcomes negative conditioning and encourages steadfastness. Carnelian improves analytic abilities and clarifies perception. It sharpens concentration and dispels mental lethargy. Protects against envy, rage and resentment. Calms anger, banishes emotional negativity and replaces it with a love of life. Carnelian boosts fertility and stimulates sexuality.
