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Do you know carnelian? I particularly like this stone with red and orange colors. It brings happiness, serenity and dynamism to its wearer and has been known since Antiquity for its properties.
Carnelian is particularly recommended for women thanks to the many physical and spiritual benefits it brings them.
It promotes fertility and relieves menstrual pain, but also helps to refocus on oneself and find joy of life and dynamism on a daily basis.
I will explain in detail why carnelian is a stone on which you should not hesitate to bet …
What is Carnelian
This very beautiful stone is quite rare and is often confused with an agate or a sardony. Its color, which comes from iron oxide, ranges from orange to dark red through vermilion.
Some stones may even be pale pink. Slightly translucent, the carnelian has a slightly glassy sheen.
This stone belongs to the chalcedony family and is composed of silica and aluminum oxide. It is mainly found in the region of Pune, India, but also in Brazil, Uruguay, Madagascar, Peru, Mali …
Some deposits are even located in Scotland and Iceland. It is found in cavities of volcanic rocks where it grows at low temperatures.
Carnelian is associated with the sun and the astrological signs of Aries, Scorpio, Virgo and Taurus. It activates the sacral, root and solar plexus chakras.
The word carnelian has two possible meanings. The first would come from the dogwood, a shrub in the eastern Mediterranean countries. The color of the cornel, its fruit, has a reddish undertone similar to that of carnelian.
The etymology of cornel comes from “corneolus”, “which has the appearance of the horn”, in reference to the hardness of its core.
Another explanation is that the word carnelian comes from “carneolus”, “which has the appearance of flesh”. Its meat-like color would have inspired this name coming from the same etymological root as “carnivore”.
The story of the carnelian
Carnelian has been used since Antiquity for its many benefits. Traces of its existence have been found 2700 BC in the tomb of a queen in Mesopotamia, in the form of an ornamental headdress.
Carnelian was often embedded in royal jewelry and decorative items as it was believed to bring prosperity to people of high rank.
It has been found in many funeral rites because it was supposed to accompany mortals on their journey to the afterlife.
In the East, carnelian is used in art, but also for its virtues on the skin. This stone is believed to tighten the pores of the epidermis and give a fresh and glowing complexion.
In the Middle Ages, the power of carnelian is recognized by all: it is attributed soothing and calming properties on the human spirit. Rumor has it that this stone makes women desirable and more likely to be loved.
Its red color is also reminiscent of blood, and warriors claim that it reduces bleeding on the battlefield.
From the XNUMXth century, carnelian became more and more exported to Europe thanks to the development of trade. Its properties are beginning to be known in the West and more and more followers of lithotherapy are using it.
It is also very appreciated in the field of art: one can admire magnificent objects shaped in carnelian as well at the gallery of the coaches of the Palace of Versailles as at the museum of the Army of the Invalides.
What are the properties and benefits of carnelian?
Carnelian is a stone which has many effects on the human organism. It has effects on both the body and the mind. I will present to you the main positive consequences of its use.
The physical benefits of carnelian
Carnelian has many beneficial effects on the body. It is often said to be the stone of women because it encourages fertility and alleviates period pain. It relieves ailments of the tubes, ovaries, bladder and colitis.
Carnelian has more general benefits on all pain and inflammation in the stomach and also on constipation.
This stone is good for promoting healing of wounds and wounds and stemming benign bleeding. It is recommended for people who suffer from anemia.
Carnelian fights against toxins and assists the kidneys, liver and gallbladder in their work of draining and filtering the body.
It alleviates the suffering linked to rheumatism, arthritis and sciatica for example.
Finally, it is commonly accepted that carnelian is beneficial for the eyes, the gums, but also for the voice. Those who suffer from chronic voice loss can try using carnelian to regain some comfort.
Be careful, however: carnelian increases the flow of blood and its use is therefore not recommended for those with high blood pressure.
The psychological benefits of carnelian
If carnelian is the stone of serenity and appeasement par excellence, it is not for nothing. It brings happiness, joie de vivre and enthusiasm to its wearer and dispels bad emotions, such as anger or jealousy.
It is also advisable to put a carnelian on your solar plexus to appease resentment and resentment.
Carnelian is recommended for shy people who have difficulty speaking in public. Indeed, it strengthens courage and gives the self-confidence that introverts sorely lack.
Its beneficial power on the voice helps to speak in public with confidence and courage.
Considered a real lucky charm, carnelian protects the entire household and all members of the family. It helps maintain a pleasant atmosphere in your home, made of gentleness and understanding.
It is the stone of meditation: because of its calming effects, it is used during the sessions in order to be able to relax better and to focus only on his breathing and his inner peace.
Carnelian is a good stone to wear when working because it stimulates creativity and concentration.
Dreamers who never get to fix on something and have a constantly drifting mind will appreciate its power of focus.
How to recharge my carnelian?
It is important to recharge the energy of your stone from time to time so that it retains all of its properties. To do this, you can let it soak in a container filled with running water or let the liquid element run over its surface for a few minutes.
Above all, do not put it in contact with abrasive materials or with salt.
Another solution is to leave your carnelian for a few hours in the sunlight or lay it on a quartz surface or an amethyst geode.
Do not hesitate to clean your stone once or twice a month by rubbing it with a toothbrush soaked in water and a little soap to preserve its shine.
With which stones can carnelian be combined?
Carnelian can be used in combination with other stones in some cases. In case of neuralgia (pain coming from the nerves), it can be combined with a smoky quartz and a rock crystal to calm the suffering.
Rheumatism can also be relieved through this.
In combination with a rose quartz, carnelian helps reduce the symptoms of hoarse and broken voice.
How to use carnelian?
Carnelian can be used as a jewel to bring it directly into contact with the body and in particular with the solar plexus. Bracelets, necklaces and pendants made with this stone are often combined with silver to bring out its beautiful red-orange color.
A good solution to make the most of the properties of carnelian is to concoct an elixir. To do this, place your stone in a sterilized container filled with about 30 centiliter of distilled water.
Cover the preparation with a protective stretch film and place it outside, preferably on a sunny afternoon. Then wait 24 hours for your elixir to be ready to use.
Carnelian Elixir can be poured into your bath water to help you relax, relieve rheumatism or muscle and joint pain, and boost your energy levels.
It is also possible to mix a few drops of elixir with castor or peanut oil to make a massage oil. Applied to the body, the latter will stimulate your meridians in order to regain dynamism and motivation.
Finally, we can use the elixir of carnelian in mouthwash to strengthen the gums.
Conclusion
Carnelian is a stone that is suitable for very different people thanks to the wide range of benefits it offers. This red-orange sphere has been appreciated since Antiquity for its beauty and for its effects on the human body and mind.
It was revered by the Egyptians and has never ceased to fascinate since, from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Its special aura comes from the fact that it inspires joy and serenity in those who approach it. Carnelian is particularly recommended for those who want to relax and find more calm and peace in their life.
It gives dynamism and courage to those who are introverted and do not dare to impose themselves. Finally, it is the perfect ally for those who wish to concentrate on their work without having the spirit which wanders endlessly.
Carnelian is also beneficial for the body, especially the female: it soothes pain in the back, stomach, genitals and reproductive organs and helps eliminate toxins through the kidneys, gall bladder and liver.
It has benefits for the skin, voice and eyes.
To make the most of the properties of carnelian, wear it near your solar plexus as a pendant, for example. It is also easy to make an elixir that you can pour into your bath or use as a massage oil.
Do not forget to recharge regularly