Carnelian Beliefs And Metaphysical

Carnelian Gems, Properties And Benefits

Carnelian is a translucent to opaque stone with a color variation that can range from near pink, to orange, brownish orange, red and brown. In the early days it was believed that, the color of this stone could resemble flesh that was soaked in blood. The Latin word for flesh or meat inspired the name carnelian. It is interesting though that, one of the main properties of carnelian is to help the wearer stay calm and composed. Carnelian along with gems like sard, heliotrope, bloodstone and chrysoprase is a member of the chalcedony family. 

While there are many spiritual and metaphysical properties attributed to carnelian, the use of the stone to make seals was not related to any such property. It is the physical characteristic of carnelian that, prevents wax from sticking to it. In the ancient days, the stone was carved to form wax stamps - these were used to seal personal and important documents related to royal families and business merchants. So if you hear that carnelian is the stone for power and wealth, it is unlikely to be true. We will now discuss the actual meta physical properties of the gem in the remaining portion of this report.

Centuries ago the Egyptians believed that carnelian served an important role even when a person was no longer alive. Burying a piece of the stone along with the dead, ensured a safe journey of the soul to the next life. This explains why numerous pieces of carnelians were recovered from Egyptian tombs. Another interesting metaphysical property of carnelian was that, it could ward off evil eyes and therefore protect a person from jealous people. This is the reason why small pieces of carnelian were carved into pendant and amulets, many of them had religious writings engraved on them. Wearing these amulets or pendants meant that, a person was well protected from various evils. Records also tell of the belief that engraving carnelian with the name of the Gods, would make the wishes that a person made come true. 

If you have ever found your mind and attention wandering around when, some important target or project is on hand - use the properties of carnelian to help you stay focused. By helping to eliminate, confusion and doubts from the mind, carnelian helps you concentrate on the task at hand, this in turn significantly increases the chances of success. Similarly if you lack confidence and suffer from stage fright, you will benefit from the special powers of the carnelian gemstone. The stone is believed to enhance confidence and encourage eloquent speech and expression. It is this metaphysical property of carnelian that has made it known as the 'gemstone for actors'. 

Putting the beneficial properties of carnelian in a nutshell we could say that, the gemstone instills confidence and aids concentration. Wearing a carnelian stone will also help a person stay calm and composed, this is very useful at times when you are going through a transformation in terms of a personal relationship or, even with reference to your job, business or profession. It is the stone to help you realize your inner talents and release them to your advantage. Carnelian helps control anger and keeps one in a moderate mood even during tough and volatile situations. 

Before we talk about the healing properties of carnelian in terms of disease and medical conditions, we will once again stress the fact that, these are mere beliefs and not tested and proved claims. You should not attempt to treat any medical condition without, consulting a professional medical specialist. As one of the stones for the third Chakra, carnelian is said to cure blood related disorders and reduce the suffering brought about by illnesses like arthritis and rheumatism. People at one time made use of carnelian to help aid digestion and reduce abdominal discomfort, it was also known to reduce pain and get rid of kidney stones.