“Carnelian is an energy booster. It helps the insecure
person to find the strength within them so they can come into their own. It is said to increase the appetite”
Carnelian ( also spelt “cornelian” ) is a mineral, a
variety of chalcedony, containing iron oxide, similar to the Sard.
Carnelian is translucent, transparent or opaque. Mohs’ scale hardness is 7, the streak is white
and the formula is SiO2 , silica. [1]
It’s a beautiful red or orange
stone, often used as semi-precious stone in jewelry, as cabochon, or otherwise
cut and polished. |
On the left is rough Carnelian, on the right tumbled stone. Notice the color spectrum in which Carnelian occurs, from the pale pink-orange to nearly black |
In it’s tumbled form, It’s rather inexpensive and easy to come by. It’s
found in India, Brazil, Siberia, South America and Germany. [2] It
can appear as pale orange-pink, orange, red, or nearly black variety. If it
appears banded then it’s also considered an Agate.
Following are some magickal
correspondences of the Carnelian based
on cross referencing various book and online sources ( look credits/ footnotes
) :
·
Planetary
ruler : Sun and/or Mars*
·
Elemental
ruler: Fire
·
Numerical
correspondence: 5
·
Energy:
Projective
·
Birthstone
of: Virgo, Aries, Taurus [3] also Cancer**
and sometimes Leo
·
Time of
Year*** : Samhain [4] , July and August
·
Angelic
ruler: Michael the Archangel
 |
| A beautiful, Carnelian skull |
In magick, Onyx is used for
various purposes. Akin to it’s use in crystal therapy, it is used to regenerate, renew, rekindle the spark
in someone, give them courage and bravery, motivate someone and uplift
them. It can be used to clean other
stones.
In ancient Eastern cultures it
was used in burial rituals and ceremonies, and was often buried alongside the
deceased, as a protective talisman for them, like in Egypt and India. Today, it’s often used to remove fear of
dying. [5] In these cultures it was also a symbol of prestige, wealthy and noble people could afford to get and wear Carnelian jewelry, and they were buried with it.
“In Renaissance magic the
carnelian was engraved with a sword, or an image of a warrior. Then, this
magical amulet was placed in the home to guard it from lightning and storms,
and carried as a protectant against enchantments.” [6] writes the late Sir Scott Cunningham, in his book on crystals.
It’s used to magickally protect
from insanity, skin diseases and nose bleed, and is used in spell to promote
and entice love and passion. In Ancient
Egypt it was believed that merely holding a piece of Carnelian in hand, would
quell anger, jealousy, hate and other negative feelings. In fact, it calms the
temper and instills peace.
It’s believed to be a powerful talisman against telepathic ( mind )
invasion. Carnelian can be used in healing magick, often
the Carnelian wands are used for the purpose, placed on neck or carried for
eloquence, sometimes as a ring, or simply in a pocket.
It’s also a powerful protective stone
particularly against psychic attack, evil eye and hostile ghosts ( with Ruby
and Chlorite ) , c ollapsing buildings and falling walls , storms and lighting
[7]
In crystal therapy
Carnelian corresponds to the
second chakra, and is hence sometimes used to cure infertility, and/or
frigidity. But primarly, it’s a stone of
revitalization and regeneration that infuses one with energy, motivates,
removes constrictive mental patterns, non-constructive self – inhibition, and inspires persistency. It gives strength and bravery to timid and
meek, removes weakness. It also cleanses
the perception and sharpens analytic
faculties and skills.
It used to heal problems with
lower backs and spine, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, depression, CFS, weak
kidneys. Carnelian filters the blood, thickens it, especially when needed to
stop hemorrhage. Romans were known to apply it to the outer of the nose, when
they had a violent nosebleed, as it was said to stop the nosebleed rapidly and gently.
In crystal therapy it is also used to help absorption of vitamins and
minerals , and to increase blood circulation/flow to deprived organs.
It is placed where needed or on
second chakra, but should always touch the skin, for the best therapeutic
effect. Pink-orange Carnelian also helps
to renew and heal the parent-child relation, particularly after arguments,
molestation and manipulation.
To restore strength, willpower, and virility, to gain more energy and power
Take eight candles, white, red,
or 4 white and 4 red, and set them so they mark the edge of a circle, large
enough for You to comfortably sit in.
Take a piece of cleansed and
charged Carnelian, and sit in the circle. Light the candles clockwise, and when
lighting each one say:
“For renewal and power!”
Then holding
the crystal in hands, sitting comfortably, say:
“Renova, repara,
Virtutem et potentiam
Nervum et manum,
Cor sanum , obstinata mente,
et
puram, fortem animam
dona mihi1 Domine
cum Luce
iste,
et cum lapide iste ,
sana, reintegra, et confirma me2
Te rogo Domine !
Amen!
If done for other human beings
change the marked words in verse to : 1 hoc
homini, 2 hoc hominem , instead
of “mihi” and “me”
Sit for awhile more, meditating
on empowerment, holding the stone in Your hands. If You can sit until the
candles burn all the way down, it would be brilliant, so You can use very small candles. If You’re doing spell for someone who is very
ill or exhausted, place them in circle, give them the Carnelian or place it on
their sacral chakra, and leave them
inside the circle until the candles burn all the way down. Obviously, the
circle can be made around the bed of the person.
Afterwards, carry the crystal
with You, making sure to properly maintain it ( cleanse and charge, at least
every 15 days ) , to empower You.
Crystal charm bag for healing, and
empowerment
In a nice pouch bag combine
·
Carnelian
·
Citrine· Kyanite
Carry to energize Yourself,
empower, harmonize nervous system, help
You see and attain opportunities, and remove blockages. It’s also good for
eloquence, and to be placed bellow pillow to remove nightmares and ensure
restful sleep.
"Home Protection"
This spell comes from the
wonderful book by Gerina Dunwich, "Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery"
To protect your home (whether it
be a house or an apartment) against lightning strikes and destructive storms,
keep a piece of carnelian (preferably one engraved with the image of a man
holding a sword) on one of your windowsills as an amulet of magickal
protection. Anoint the stone once a week with a drop of protection oil and
thrice repeat the following incantation over it while visualizing your intent:
Stone of Fire, ruled by Sun,
Let no harm by storm be done.
Ward this home from Nature’s furies,
Keep those in it free from worries.
As it is willed, so mote it be! [8]
It is done.
CREDITS AND REFRENCES:
*** While it’s only natural that certain gemstones
take special place in certain magickal times, certain periods of the year,
be it even a single day , it should be obvious that this does not imply that these stones can be
used only in/on these given
times. Crystals themselves are pretty much equally powerful all year
long, If properly maintained ( cleaned and charged ), of course
[1] According to the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnelian
[2] As under [1] and http://crystal-cure.com/carnelian.html
[3] According to : http://crystal-cure.com/carnelian.html
[4] According to: Dunwich, Gerina, ( in her work ) “Dunwich’s guide to gemstone sorcery” pg. 202nd
[5] Judy Hall, “Crystal Bible; a definitive guide to crystals” 94th and 95th page
[6] Cunningham, Scott “Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem and Metal magic” page 80th, Llewellyn publications
[7] As under [4] pg. 31st , 158th , 159th
[8] Spell retrieved from [4] , page 57th, used here for educational, and explanatory purposes
The image showing rough and tumbled carnelians , side by side, is made by combining and editing images from following sources:
http://www.rocktumblinghobby.com/Rock-Samples/Carnelian-James/0-carnelian-aj1.jpg
and is used here for illustrative and explanatory purposes without any ill will
Carnelian skull image is from : http://www.skullis.com/ProductImage/4100496/Carnelian-Crystal-Skull-01.jpg
, I had to share it, for illustrative purpose , and because I find it adorable, and charming, without any Ill will
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