What is carnelian?
Carnelian is a reddish-orange variety of the mineral chalcedony, and it ranges in shades from light to dark.
Carnelian healing properties:
It sparks energy.
Carnelian is an extremely energizing crystal, Van Doren notes.
It inspires confidence and empowerment.
Again, think of it as a stone that stokes your inner fire, igniting your energy from within.
It supports sexual energy.
Since carnelian is associated with the sacral chakra, it’s also great for working with sexual energy.
It offers protection.
How to use carnelian:
Keep it in your workspace.
Incorporate it into self-care rituals.
One simple recommendation from Van Doren is to keep a piece in your bathroom.
Use it to amplify sexual energy.
Exercise with it.
Want to amp up your next workout?
Bring some carnelian to the gym with you!
Meditate with it.
and “What am I here to do?”
“Write the first three things that come to your mind.
Place it on or around your vision board.
Protect your home with it.
Combining it with other crystals.
With that said, some pairings may work better than others depending on what you’re looking for.
Those same stones, she adds, are also good for boosting creativity when used together.
Cleansing & charging your crystal.
(Check out ourfull guide for cleansing and charging crystalsfor more inspo.)
FAQs:
Is carnelian a birthstone?
Yes, carnelian is abirthstone, though not one of the most popular ones.
Which zodiac sign is it associated with?
Given that carnelian is associated with August and September, Van Doren says carnelian is a traditional birthstone forVirgo.
Which chakra is associated with carnelian?
When thinking about which crystals are associated with which chakras,color is often your biggest clue.
Is it a good crystal to sleep with?
As previously noted, carnelian can be great in the bedroombut not for sleep.
But generally, no, this isn’t a great crystal for sleep.
