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Carnelian
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General
Gemstone Details
There is some dispute as to whether the name carnelian is derived from
a Latin word meaning "flesh", or a Latin word meaning
"cherry"....but in either case, they reference the that the
stone exhibits.
Ancient Egyptians carried it
on and about their bodies as a source of constant renewal and
vitality. It was also told in the Egyptian Book of the Dead to
be placed in tombs as "magic armor" for life after death.
The chalcedony comes in a variety of shades and hues, each one as
beautiful as the other.
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Scientific Properties:
Mohs Hardness of 7 with a trigonal crystal structure.
Carnelian is a chalcedony, also called cornelian, this translucent,
reddish orange variety of chalcedony was once thought to still the blood
and calm the temper. It's various shades of read and due to the presence of iron oxide. Stones may be
uniformly colored or faintly banded.
The best carnelian is from India, where it is placed in the sun to change from brown to tints to red. Most carnelian on the market is stained
chalcedony from Brazil or Uruguay.
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Mystical
Properties:
Carnelian aids in understanding the inner self and strengthens
concentration. It helps one to overcome the ear of public speaking,
increases the self worth, and is a fast acting stone to succeed in one's
career.
Carnelian is said to assist in stimulating creativity. It seems to have a clearing effect, dispelling
negative energies as it replaces them with positive ones. This can make it
easier to find direction, and its grounding effects can make it easier for
you to feel in control of your life. This makes carnelian a good stone for
people who feel like they are going nowhere.
Carnelian balances creative and organization abilities, opens doors and
creates a need to follow through on plans. Wear this stone to
prevent other people from reading your thoughts or from dark forces
attempting to influence your mind.
There are quite many ancient beliefs associated with Carnelian, which
centered around protection during travels after death and against
evil.
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Healing
Properties:
Carnelian
applied physically, can promote balanced digestion. For lower abdominal
pain, especially in woman and in pregnancy, this stone placed on the pubic
bone each day for twenty minutes will reduce the pain.Carnelian
encourages the formation of new blood cells, and bleeding will respond
favorably to treatment with this stone. Physically, carnelian has been
used to encourage healing of open sores, rheumatism, kidney stones and
other kidney problems. It
is said that this stone will help cleanse and purify the blood, thus
giving more physical energy.
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Magical
Properties:
Energy: Projective
Element: Fire
Powers: Protection, peace, eloquence, healing
and courage
Carnelian was worn on the
hand in ancient Egypt to still anger, as well as jealousy, envy and
hatred. It is still used to promote peace and harmony and to dispel
depression as well.
It is used to counteract
doubt ad negative thoughts, and can also be used in spells relating to
these problems. It may confer patience.
Carnelian has been worn to
guard against others who try to read your thoughts. In Renaissance
magic, the carnelian was usually engraved with a sword or images of
warriors. Then this as a magical amulet was place in the home to
guard it from lighting and storms or carried as protection against
enchantment.
It must be cleansed once a
month under warm running water and recharged for quite a long period in
the sun. Wear it so it is in direct contact with the skin. Carnelian
water is created by leaving the stone in the vessel of water overnight.
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Zodiac:
Associations:
Sun
Ancient Birthstone in many cultures, mainly
for the Month of August.
Stone of Taurus, but it also promotes zest
for life in those whom are born under the signs Aries, Gemini and Virgo.
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Chakra
Classification:
Carnelian works mainly on the 2nd,
Sacral or Navel Chakra.
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Gemstone
Properties
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Information Sources:
The Crystal Bible by Judy Hall, 2003
Wheels of Life by Anodea Judith, PhD, 2000
Crystal Enchantments by D.J. Conway, 1999
Smithsonian Handbooks Gemstones by Cally Hall, 1994
Crystal, Gem and Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham, 2002
Chakra Healing & Karmic Awareness by Keith Sherwood, 2005
The Illustrated Directory of Crystal Healing by Cassandra Eason, 2003
Healing Crystals and Gemstones by Dr. Flora Peschek-Bohmer, Gisela
Schrieber, 2002
The
information here is presented to you to use as you see fit, but is
not to take the place of professional medical advice.
Crystals, Gemstones and Metal can accent, help, negate, protect,
encourage, strengthen, and balance and thereby promote healing.
Their effects can be extraordinary, but use in addition to medical
advice, and not as a substitute for proper care. If you are ill, we
beseech you to seek professional medical attention
from a qualified physician. |
