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Carnelian Meaning

There are many ways to look at the meaning of carnelian. What are you going to use carnelian for? The metaphysical properties of carnelian cover its use in magick and mysticism. Carnelian healing properties are how it relieves spiritual and physical dis-ease. These properties provide an awareness of carnelian spiritual meaning.

What is carnelian?

Carnelian is a stone of the chalcedony family, which are microcrystalline, like quartz. They relate it to jaspers, agates, and Onyx. Carnelian is a silicon dioxide (SiO2) and the red comes from particles of hematite or limonite.

What are the metaphysical properties of carnelian?

The primary meaning of carnelian is its metaphysical correspondents. We assign it to the element Fire. Its planet is the Sun, and the zodiac is Leo.

Other practitioners have strongly related carnelian to Venus and Jupiter. It also works well with the zodiacs Taurus and Virgo.

Carnelians month is April and day of the week is Thursday. As with all chalcedony stones, it corresponds to the 8^th hour of night. Thursday’s 8^th hour of night is governed by the Moon.

As a talisman, carnelian can bring good luck. It drives away evil and brings protection. You enhance this by etching a symbol, prayer or sigil of protection on it. Yet, for all its protection, dreaming of carnelian signifies impending mis-fortune.

Carnelian can embolden those who are timid. It affords you self-confidence for a clear, powerful voice. Strengthening the throat is also one of Carnelians’ healing properties. From this, we can associate carnelian with the throat chakra. Its red color relates to the Root chakra.

What are carnelian healing properties?

Imbalances caused by trauma and stress exist in the sacral chakra. Carnelian warms the body, gently activating the sacral chakra. This aids in releasing stress. Carry a carnelian with you to aid in trauma therapy. Healing the physical body benefits the spiritual body. Carnelian spiritual meaning includes correcting self-doubt from trauma.

Carnelian has a natural healing effect on the body. It energizes the physical body. Homeopathically, like cures like, carnelian aids in reducing excess energy. Inflammation resulting from over energized tissue may be lessened. Mineral absorption may increase while wearing carnelian.

What is carnelian spiritual meaning?

Like the metaphysical properties of carnelian, it bolsters you spiritually. Carnelian thwarts negative thoughts and self-doubt. It strengthens your astral vision. It inspires courage and helps motivate you. This spiritually transforms your mundane world.

A summary of Carnelian meaning as it relates to its properties.

Element: Fire

Planet: Sun

Zodiac: Taurus – Cancer – Leo – Virgo

Chakra: Base – Sacral

Number: 6

Hardness: 7.00

Properties / Aids With: Analytic Ability – Dramatic Pursuits – Courage – Vitality – Metabolism – Concentration – Envy – Weak Memory – Anger – Emotional Negativity

Toxic: No

How do you choose a crystal?
First decide, what is your desired intent? Likewise, choose a crystal based on its associations and properties. Alternatively, you may want a specific crystal that has already spoken to you through other energy work. On the other hand, select what catches your eye. In the end, you will never choose a crystal the wrong way.

How do I cleanse a crystal?
Here’s our article on how to cleanse your crystals. Be nice to your new crystal. They have had one hell of a journey to get to you. We start their clearing process here. We welcome the crystals when they arrive, make sure they look healthy, and put them in a clear plant based bag with a nice soft bed of cleansing herbs.

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Photos are a representation of the crystals in stock. Every crystal is unique and will vary in color, dimension and texture. The crystals in the photo are not necessarily the one you will receive.

Medical Disclaimer
**Crystals should not be ingested, applied or inhaled by: those who are pregnant or attempting to
become pregnant; individuals who are breast feeding; or those age 17 or younger.
** Use at your own risk.
** Metaphysical properties and/or outcomes are not guaranteed.