Carnelian

Chakras: Root & Sacral - Birthstones: July - Zodiac: Taurus, Cancer, Leo, & Virgo - Planet: Mars - Element: Fire

Keywords: Emotional warmth, Sociability, Creativity, Individuality, Memory, Appreciation of nature, Harmony, Courage, Happiness, Self-esteem, Rebirth, Reincarnation, Past life recall

A stabilizing stone, Carnelian restores vitality & motivation, & stimulates creativity. It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy & motivates for success. Carnelian is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind. It helps in trusting yourself & your perceptions. It overcomes negative conditioning & encourages steadfastness. Carnelian improves analytic abilities & clarifies perception. It sharpens concentration & dispels mental lethargy. Protects us against envy, rage & resentment. Calms anger, banishes emotional negativity & replaces it with a love of life.

Carnelian treats lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia & depression. It regulates the kidneys, & speeds up healing in bones & ligaments.