Rocks that Rock Us: Carnelian by Jessica Allen

Carnelian~Stone of Movement

A stone of movement and motivation, Carnelian offers an invigorating effect that helps release stagnant energy and mental blocks while promoting integrity and positive action. If you ever feel mentally fragmented, or overwhelmed with too many decisions or extraneous thoughts, Carnelian can act to anchor one's consciousness into the present reality, releasing energies that are not pertinent to the here-and-now, while also stimulating physical vitality and inertia.

A cleansing stone, Carnelian boosts energy by quickly clearing and releasing stagnant energies and old issues, encouraging the wearer/user to actively participate in charting their own course in life. A great stone for anyone who suffers from depression or apathy, Carnelian offers a soothing creative vibration that dispels mental negativity and replaces it with joy and inspiration. It awakens one's innate talents while providing the endurance and confidence to trust in your perceptions and see that intentions transform into actions.

Carnelian, as an orange colored stone, awakens passion and can be used to stimulate the sacral and base chakras, making it a useful aid for healing work that involves the reproductive organs or lower back. It's also a good choice for any healing work in general, as it stimulates the body's natural abilities to heal itself, and restores vitality and power to the user, while clearing away any stubborn energy that once resisted healing, allowing the body and mind to repair itself in unexpected ways.

Use it when you would like to boost the flow of ideas and energy to any endeavor, or carry a tumbled piece in your pocket to power up your charisma and protect against negativity (particularly feelings of anger or resentment, be it yours or someone else's). Carnelian can activate other crystals when used in grid layouts, or can be used to clear and revitalize other stones.