History and Healing Power of Carnelian

Appearance

Carnelian is a crystal that ranges in color from brown to red to orange to yellow or a mix of all of them. It takes its color from iron oxide because it is a silica mineral. This means that it is heat-treated very easily and just the exposure to the sun would darken the crystals color because the iron is oxidising. 

History

Carnelian was named The Sunset Stone by Ancient Egyptians because of its colors. Orange Carnelian (Carnelian that appears more orange) was taught by Egyptians to be the stone of fertility because they believed it was blessed with feminine energy. They also thought Carnelian to be linked to Isis who is the goddess of healing and magic. The Red Carnelian (Carnelian that appears more red) was said to have a musculine energy which stimulates love and passion. Ancient Egyptians warriors would wear Carnelian necklaces to battle to give them courage and strength. In the Middle Ages, it was worn to symbolize a high social and economic status in society. It was also believed in the Middle Ages to prevent sickness and plague so people would wear Carnelian of life longevity and good health. 

Healing Properties 

Carnelian is the perfect stone if you have been feeling tired, lazy, or unmotivated. It helps to restore motivation and creativity and remove negative thoughts and emotions. Just like the ancient warriors, Carnelian can give you courage and strength. This courage also impacts your mental health because it allows you to trust yourself and gain self-esteem. 

If you have been feeling envious or angry, Carnelian can calm anger and rid you of the feelings of envy because it allows you to regain motivation and trust within yourself. It replaces the negative emotions like rage and envy with feelings of love, strength, and individuality. 

If you are feeling stuck in a rut with school or work, Carnelian helps you to sharpen your concentration and it can also stimulate creativity. Try wearing a carnelian necklace or placing the crystal on your desk to increase your motivation and concentration at work or school. 

Another symptom of feeling run down with school or work may be back pain. Carnelian is notably one of the best crystals for healing back pain. At Holistic Massotherapy & Wellness, they provide crystal massages. If you have been struggling with anything from back pain to confidence, schedule a massage and request carnelian to be used to help resolve these issues and go back to living your best life!