Adrienne Goff June 5 2012

Carnelian, a sunshine stone of positivity and vitality, is a common stone that you can buy with change you find at the bottom of your purse; but its regenerative power is not to be underestimated! I gained a great respect for the humble Carnelian when I was attending a Gemisphere crystal healing workshop, and I came down with a serious case of strep throat. My tonsils were coated in white spots, and it felt like I was swallowing razor blades. I had traveled all the way to Oregon, and I was determined to participate. So I made a pallet on the floor and buried myself underneath blankets, hoping I would absorb some of the information. In this workshop, we covered many different crystals and stones in a precise way. Each time we talked about a new one, we would put on a high-grade, therapeutic Gemisphere necklace made of that stone; and we would remove all other stones from the room so that we could immerse ourselves solely in the energy of that stone. When we got to Carnelian, I miraculously came back from the dead in about fifteen minutes! Within a few minutes of wearing Carnelian, I felt clearer, more awake, and was able to sit up. Then a few minutes later, I noticed less pain when I swallowed. Then next thing I knew, I actually felt compelled to stand up and jump around. I felt cured! On the break, I ran to the bathroom and looked at my throat in the mirror. My tonsils were considerably less swollen and actually looked normal. I couldn’t believe it, and neither could my classmates, who witnessed the practically instantaneous healing. I was able to complete the rest of the workshop with no physical symptoms and a boundless amount of energy. Since then, Carnelian has been a stone that I turn to for quick healing, energizing, and breakthroughs.

Carnelian is a form of Chalcedony, belonging to the Quartz family. It occurs in varying shades of orange, due to its iron content. You’ll find Carnelians that are brownish orange, pale orange, or deep red-orange. Some specimens display beautiful, banded patterns, such as the captivating Carnelians in my personal collection, pictured here. Many ancient cultures recognized Carnelian as a stone of power. For example, the Egyptians believed that Carnelian had healing and protective powers, and they also believed that it neutralized negative emotions, such as jealousy and anger. In Tibet and India, Carnelian was seen as a lucky charm, bringing fortune, fame, and blessings. And Native Americans believed that Carnelian enhanced sexuality. Continue reading →