The Properties Of Carnelian: A Stone Of Blood And Love

Last updated March 23, 2021 by Susan Taylor

With its beautiful ripe fruit color, this stone is definitely an eye-catcher. The Carnelian gemstone refers to the color of the flesh of the red fruit of the dogwood tree. This is a stone with many healing virtues and properties. Learn more about it and what it can bring to your life.

The Properties Of Carnelian: A Stone Of Blood And Love

Carnelian is a variety of stone which belongs to the chalcedony. It is often confused with the sardonyx which also belongs to the family of chalcedonies, however the latter is much less translucent.

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	Color	Red, orange
	Crystal system	Rhombohedral
	Composition	Silicon dioxide
	Symbol	Protection
	Associated zodiac signs	Aries, Taurus, Virgo
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Where does the Carnelian stone come from?

Carnelian was first found in ancient Egypt. It was used to accompany the dead in their passage to the after world. The archaeological excavations in Mesopotamia made it possible to discover its uses. Around 2700 years BC, it was also used, along with emerald, lapis lazuli or turquoise, on sacred headdresses. Indeed, the Egyptians were also aware of the natural healing properties of carnelian. In Europe, few people know about this stone because there are no deposits. However, its protective power is very well recognized.

What are the uses of Carnelian?

In the Middle Ages, Carnelian was present in all regions of the world, but each civilization had its own particular use for it.
Its protective and healing powers are valued by Tibetans and Buddhists. In the East, it has astringent and tonic virtues. For the West, it is rather a stone which one intended for the women, in order to comfort them and to make them pleasant and liked... It is also very present on the battlefields where it would give courage and warlike spirit. Evoking blood, it is moreover recommended to stop hemorrhages.

It’s often very used in the field of art and creation, although today its psychic and physical virtues are most put forward. Throughout the ages and still today, it is the intensity and homogeneity of this stone that remains a guarantee of quality for collectors and those who use it for medical purposes.

Carnelian is a powerful protective stone

This gemstone has many protective effects on humans, particularly when it comes to strengthening women, children and the elderly. With its blood red color, in lithotherapy, Carnelian is a stone of vitality. It gives, for example, strength to the second chakra, that of sexuality, reinforces erection, increases fertility or dispels menstrual pain. This gemstone is very related to blood and regulates blood circulation. Plus, it also supports the elimination of toxins and has an anti-inflammatory effects. Carnelian is also the stone of concentration. Dreamers and distracted people use it to anchor themselves more deeply in reality.

Virtues on the physical level

stops bleeding
activates healing
relieves rheumatism
strengthens the heart and the circulatory system
purifies the blood and protects the kidneys
relieves stomach aches
promotes sexual development
facilitates digestion and intestinal transit
improves fertility

Virtues on a mental level

gives back vitality and energy
removes the fear of death
stimulates concentration and meditation
strengthens the memory
gives confidence
encourages speaking
fights against depressive states
increases resistance to adversity
facilitates adaptation
calms anger, resentment and jealousy
protects the house

How to purify and recharge this gemstone

When the stone has given all the energy it can, it must be purified. To do this, place it on a bed of coarse salt for several hours or immerse it for a long time in distilled water. Then charge it in the sun or in natural light.

Are you interested in lithotherapy? If so, now that you know more about this stone, learn all about the rock crystal stone and ametrine.

Article presented by Susan Taylor

Editor in Chief and Astrologist for MyAstroMag - I’ve always been completely fascinated by the world of Astrology and horoscopes. Writing for you and forecasting my exclusive predictions are my main passions.

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