Carnelian stone, or carnelian, is a natural mineral of a beautiful orange color. It is not known for certain from which word its modern name came from; scientists suggest that the term "carnelian" dates back to the era of Ancient Rome and the Latin words for "flesh", "cherry" or "dogwood". In any case, it is obvious that people of antiquity tried to reflect the amazing color of the mineral in its name. During the time of the pharaohs, the Egyptians wore carnelian in the form of bracelets and necklaces, firmly believing in its ability to renew an aging body and give vitality. The Egyptian "Book of the Dead" says that the orange mineral must be placed in burials to provide the deceased with "magical armor" for life after death.
Physical properties
Carnelian stone has a trigonal system of crystals and is characterized by the number 7 on the Mohs hardness scale (similar to quartz). It is the red variety of chalcedony. Previously, it was believed that chalcedony of similar shades helps to subdue anger and calm. Red tonesoccur due to the high content of iron oxide.
Stones can have both pure orange color and interspersed with other shades of the same palette. Supposedly, the best carnelian is exported from India, where it is customary to put it in direct sunlight for light clarification. When exposed to ultraviolet light, brown fragments turn red and orange.
Polished stones look and feel like pieces of glass.
Metaphysical nature
Carnelian is a stone whose properties are directly related to self-knowledge and increased concentration. It helps a person get rid of the anxiety associated with gossip and prejudice in society, and also increases self-esteem and allows you to achieve significant success at work. It is believed that the carnelian stone is able to breathe courage and courage into its owner, without endowing him with unnecessary aggressiveness and cruelty.
Carnelian serves the development of creativity. It has unique cleansing properties, the ability to dispel negative energy of any type and attract positive vibes. This mineral is especially useful for people who feel they have lost control of their own lives. If you feel that all your efforts are wasted and that there is no hope for the best, try to wear carnelian jewelry or accessories as often as possible.
There is no such obstacle that carnelian stone would not help its owner to overcome (photo). The properties and meaning of the orange mineral predetermine itmetaphysics: by opening doors and offering the best chances, he balances creative and organizational abilities, does not allow you to deviate from your plans. If you are afraid of negative influence from the outside, wear a carnelian - it will protect your innermost thoughts from other people's curiosity, and not a single hostile person will be able to overcome his reliable mental barrier.
Courage and inspiration
If one of your biggest fears is public speaking, having to give a speech in front of a large crowd, or just being the center of attention, get natural carnelian. The stone (photos are presented in the article) is able not only to inspire creative people and inspire courage in the hearts of those who, due to their own nature, suffer from timidity and shyness, it also helps to overcome psychological barriers and find in the depths of the soul a source of calm and self-confidence. That is why carnelian is considered an ideal talisman for theater and film actors.
Healing properties
Rare synthetic drugs can maintain he alth and prevent the development of diseases as effectively as natural stones. It is enough to apply carnelian to the area under the ribs to ensure balanced digestion. Representatives of the weaker sex apply a stone to the pubic bone for twenty minutes a day to relieve pain in the lower abdomen, which are of a gynecological nature. This use of carnelian is especially true for pregnant women.
Orange mineral promotes the formation of new blood cells and is often used to treat bleeding of any origin. It works best on open wounds. Kidney stones, like many other kidney pathologies, begin to gradually dissolve and pass if the patient is constantly in contact with the healing stone. Neurological problems, including pinched nerves, many types of allergic rhinitis and the common cold, recede before the natural magic of carnelian.
It is well known that carnelian provides the body with much-needed vitality and physical energy. Some researchers believe that this property is dictated by the ability of the stone to purify the blood.
In magic and sorcery
Carnelian is a stone whose magical properties are largely predetermined by its relationship with active solar energy. It belongs to the fire element, corresponds to orange candles, is associated with the ancient Greek goddess Isis and owns five main powers. It is protection, calmness, eloquence, healing and courage.
In ancient Egypt, people wore carnelian bracelets on their hands in order to curb their own anger, as well as to calm jealousy, envy and hatred. It should be noted that the mineral is currently used to ensure calmness and harmony, dispel blues and depression.
Carnelian is used to combat gnawing doubts and destructive negative thoughts. You can activate the basic properties of the mineral in the corresponding spells. ATin some cases, he gives patience, and also protects from people who want bad things for his owner. Being a reliable shield against the evils of human nature, carnelian does not allow interference with innermost thoughts and successfully blocks any attempts at hypnosis.
During the Renaissance, carnelian stone was often decorated with engraved images of warriors, swords and other edged weapons. Such amulets were worn around the neck, defending themselves against magic of any kind with their help. Sometimes the carnelian was kept in the house so that it would protect the family and home from lightning strikes, thunderstorms and earthquakes. It was believed that the orange stone kept the walls from collapsing. In addition, it prevented the evil eye and spoilage, while giving its owners good luck.
Practical application
The carnelian amulet needs to be cleaned every thirty days. Usually it is simply washed with warm running water and left in the sun for a while so that it can be recharged with positive energy from a powerful planet. You need to wear it so that the mineral constantly touches bare skin.
Carnelian water is also used for medicinal purposes. To prepare it, the stone is immersed in a vessel with ordinary water overnight.
Keep carnelian along with any other minerals so it can pick up their negative vibes.
Spiritual Meaning
It is useful to wear natural carnelian jewelry in order to increase concentration and mental clarity. It helps to eliminate negative and wrong thoughts that arise in preparation formeditation, and sharpens the inward-turned contemplation of man. Proponents of spiritual therapy draw special attention of their followers to the amazing properties that the carnelian stone possesses. What does a session look like with it applied? The mineral is placed in the centers of the energy fields, ensuring its constant connection with past lives and reincarnations, after which a session of reincarnation regression is initiated. Similar techniques are used to carry out conscious dream travel, get rid of nightmarish visions, and ensure a strong connection between astral vision and consciousness. In addition, carnelian is widely used to search for and locate spiritual "twins".
Zodiac Features
As mentioned above, the Sun is the only celestial body to which carnelian stone belongs. Properties, the sign of the Zodiac and identification with individual periods of human life are studied by the esoteric science of astrology. Traditionally, carnelian is considered the stone of Taurus and Leo.
Although in narrow circles it is customary to give certain natural stones to people born in a particular month, carnelian is not directly related to any of the months of the year. However, some researchers believe that orange bead jewelry will be a good gift for those born in May, June, July or August - apparently due to the growing solar activity in the summer season. Luck and success will bring carnelian, a gift for the seventeenth birthday.
Although this stone is traditionallyAssociated with the signs of Leo and Taurus, it can breathe life into those born under the constellations of Aries, Gemini or Virgo.
Chakras and carnelian
The stone, whose properties, photos and nature can be studied on any forum about metaphysics, is most active on the navel and solar plexus chakras. It helps a person spiritually reconnect with himself and perceive all five basic senses simultaneously in order to increase sexuality, reproductive ability, self-satisfaction and creativity.
Unbelievable but true
Not everyone knows, but carnelian also has the following properties:
- increases sexual activity and allows you to get rid of fears and complexes that threaten normal sexual life;
- promotes the awakening of hidden talents and develops creativity in a person;
- allows you to know your own inner world.
Even if carnelian is not your personal mineral according to your birth month or zodiac sign, wearing carnelian jewelry will help overcome your shyness before public speaking and will have a positive effect on your yoga and meditation practice.
