Crystal Spotlight: Carnelian
Carnelian is an amazing stone to add to your crystal healing collection. Beloved by crystal enthusiast for its bold, creative energy, carnelian comes in a variety of shapes and sizes making it versatile and beautiful.
As the name suggests it is a reddish-orange form of agate, sometimes with creamy white bands looping through it. From small tumbled stones and beads to slices and spheres, carnelian is a versatile stone that is often carved for use in sacred spaces and made into jewelry. Carnelian resonates with the lower chakras, but is most commonly associated with the sacral chakra. Carnelian is known to boost creativity, courage, boldness, and emotional warmth. Carnelian give a boost to all you sacral chakra qualities, allowing you to feel more enthusiastic, driven, creative, and fearless in the presence of its fiery energy. This stone is great for signs like Leo, Cancer, and Aries, but is also associated with Taurus and Virgo.
Because it is a form of agate, carnelian also has protective properties that help shield users from negative energies. It is known to help with past life recall and has general memory boosting qualities. Meditate with carnelian before a big presentation to assist you in remembering what to say as well as to give you a boost of confidence. Another great use for carnelian is to place it on your sacral chakra during chakra aligning rituals, or to use a carnelian sphere in your sacred space to dispel negativity and bring boldness to your practice.
Carnelian is widely available from metaphysical shops and makes a bold addition to any crystal healing collection.
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