Carneol stone, or carnelian, is a natural mineral of a beautiful orange color. It is not known from what word its modern name came from; scientists suggest that the term "carneol" dates back to the era of ancient Rome and the Latin words "flesh", "cherry" or "dogwood". In any case, it is obvious that people of antiquity tried to reflect the amazing color of the mineral in its name. During the time of the Pharaohs, the Egyptians wore a cornelian in the form of bracelets and necklaces, firmly believing in its ability to renew an aging organism and give vitality. The Egyptian Book of the Dead says that the orange mineral must be buried in order to provide the deceased with “magic armor” for life after death.
Physical properties
Carneol stone has a trigonal system of crystals and is characterized by the number 7 on the Mohs scale of hardness (similar to quartz). It is a red variety of chalcedony. It was previously believed that chalcedony of such shades contributes to the suppression of anger and calm. Red tones occur due to the high content of iron oxide.
Stones can have either a pure orange color, or interspersed with other shades of the same palette. Presumably, the best cornelian is exported from India, where it is customary to put it under direct sunlight for easy lightening. Under the influence of ultraviolet brown fragments become red and orange.
Polished stones look and feel like pieces of glass.
Metaphysical nature
Carneol is a stone whose properties are directly related to knowing oneself and increasing concentration. It helps a person get rid of the anxiety associated with gossip and prejudice in society, and also increases self-esteem and allows you to achieve significant success at work. It is believed that Carneol stone is able to breathe courage and courage into its owner, without endowing it with unnecessary aggressiveness and cruelty.
Carnelian serves the development of creativity. It has unique cleansing properties, the ability to dispel negative energy of any type and attract positive vibes. This mineral is especially useful for people who feel that they have lost control of their own lives. If you feel that all your efforts are wasted, and that there is no hope for the best ahead, try to wear carnelian jewelry or accessories as often as possible.
There is no such barrier that stone Carneol would not help its owner overcome (photo). The properties and significance of the orange mineral predetermine its metaphysics: opening doors and offering the best chances, it balances creative and organizational abilities, and does not allow one to deviate from the intended plans. If you are afraid of negative influence from the outside, wear a carnelian - it will protect your innermost thoughts from other people's curiosity, and no hostile person can overcome his reliable mental barrier.
Courage and inspiration
If one of your strongest fears is speaking in public, having to give a speech in front of a large crowd of people, or just being in the limelight, get natural carneol. The stone (photos are presented in the article) can not only inspire creative people and inspire courage in the hearts of those who, due to their own character, suffer from shyness and shyness, it also helps to overcome psychological barriers and to find a source of calm and self-confidence in the depths of the soul . That is why carnelian is considered an ideal mascot for actors of theater and cinema.
Healing properties
Rare synthetic drugs are able to maintain health and prevent the development of diseases as effectively as natural stones. It is enough to attach carneol to the area under the ribs to ensure balanced digestion. Representatives of the weaker sex put a stone on the pubic bone for twenty minutes a day to relieve pain in the lower abdomen, which is of a gynecological nature. This use of carnelian is especially important for pregnant women.
The orange mineral promotes the formation of new blood cells and is often used to treat bleeding of any origin. Open wounds lend themselves best to him. Kidney stones, like many other kidney pathologies, begin to gradually dissolve and pass if the patient is constantly in contact with a healing stone. Neurological problems, including pinched nerves, many types of allergic rhinitis, and the common cold, recede before the natural magic of carneol.
It is well known that carnelian provides the body with the vital force and physical energy that it needs so much. Some researchers believe that this property is dictated by the ability of the stone to cleanse the blood.
In magic and wizardry
Carneol is a stone whose magical properties are largely predetermined by its kinship with active solar energy. It belongs to the element of fire, corresponds to the candles of orange color, is associated with the ancient Greek goddess Isis and owns the five main forces. This is protection, calm, eloquence, healing and courage.
In ancient Egypt, people wore carnelian bracelets on their hands to curb their own anger, as well as calm jealousy, envy and hatred. It should be noted that the mineral is currently used to ensure calm and harmony, disperse the spleen and depression.
Carneol is used to combat gnawing doubts and destructive negative thoughts. You can activate the basic properties of the mineral in the corresponding spells. In some cases, it gives patience, and also protects from people who wish its owner bad. Being a reliable shield against the evil of human nature, the carnelian does not allow you to intervene in secret thoughts and successfully blocks any attempts of hypnosis.
During the Renaissance, Carneol stone was often adorned with engraved images of warriors, swords and other edged weapons. Such amulets were worn around the neck, defending with their help against magic of any kind. Sometimes carnelian was kept in the house so that it protected the family and home from lightning, thunderstorms and earthquakes. It was believed that the orange stone did not allow the walls to collapse. In addition, he prevented the evil eye and spoilage, while at the same time giving his owners luck.
Practical use
Carnelian amulet must be cleaned every thirty days. Usually it is simply washed with warm running water and left for some time in the sun so that it can be recharged with positive energy from a powerful planet. You need to wear it so that the mineral constantly touches naked skin.
For therapeutic purposes, carnelian water is also used. For its preparation, the stone is lowered into a vessel with ordinary water at night.
Carneol is stored along with any other minerals so that it can pick up their negative vibes.
Spiritual significance
It is useful to wear jewelry made from natural carnelian in order to increase concentration and ensure clarity of mind. It contributes to the elimination of negative and incorrect thoughts that arise in preparation for meditation, and aggravates the inward contemplation of a person. Proponents of spiritual therapy pay particular attention of their followers to the amazing properties possessed by carneol stone. What does a session look like with its use? The mineral is placed in the centers of energy fields, ensuring the constant maintenance of its connection with past lives and reincarnations, after which a reincarnation regression session is initiated. Similar techniques are used to make informed journeys through dreams, to get rid of nightmare visions, and to provide a strong connection between astral vision and consciousness. In addition, cornelian is widely used to search for and discover spiritual "twins."
Zodiac features
As indicated above, the Sun is the only celestial body to which Carneol stone belongs. Properties, the sign of the zodiac and identification with individual periods of human life are studied by the esoteric science of astrology. Traditionally, carnelian is considered a stone of Taurus and Leo.
Although in narrow circles it is customary to give certain natural stones to people born in a particular month, carneol does not directly relate to any of the months of the year. Nevertheless, some researchers believe that the jewelry made of orange beads will be a good gift born in May, June, July or August - apparently, due to the growing solar activity in the summer season. Luck and success will bring the cornelian, presented for seventeen years.
Although this stone is traditionally associated with the signs of Leo and Taurus, it can breathe the thirst for life into those born under the constellations of Aries, Gemini or Virgo.
Chakras and Carneol
Stone, properties, photos and nature of which can be studied on any forum about metaphysics, is most active on the chakras of the navel and solar plexus. It helps a person spiritually reconnect with himself and perceive at the same time all five basic feelings in order to increase sexuality, reproductive ability, self-satisfaction and creativity.
Unbelievable, but it is a fact
Not everyone knows, but carneol also has the following properties:
- increases sexual activity and allows you to get rid of fears and complexes that threaten normal sex life;
- promotes the awakening of hidden talents and develops a creative principle in a person;
- allows you to know your own inner world.
Even if the carnelian does not apply to your personal minerals according to the month of birth or the sign of the zodiac, wearing jewelry made of this stone will help overcome shyness before a public speech and will positively affect the practice of yoga and meditation.