Zodiac: Aries, Cancer, Leo, Virgo.
Chakras: Sacral
Colour: Orange, Red, Pink or Brown
Appearance: Small, translucent pebble, often water worn or tumbled
 
Psychologically: Carnelian imparts on the acceptance of the cycle of life and removes fear of death. In ancient times, was used to protect the dead on their journey to the afterlife. Carnelian gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy and motivates for success in business and other matters. Useful for overcoming abuse of any kind. This stone helps you to trust yourself and your perceptions. It gets to the bottom of what makes you tick, overcomes negative conditioning and encourages steadfastness. 
 
Mentally: Carnelian improves analytic abilities and clarifies perception. It removes extraneous thoughts in meditation and also tunes daydreamers into everyday reality. It sharpens concentration and dispels mental lethargy. Emotionally, this stone is a powerful protector against envy, rage, and resentment. Yours or other peoples. It calms anger and banishes emotional negativity, replacing it with a love of life. 
 
Healing: Carnelian is full of life force and vitality. It stimulates the metabolism. Carnelian activates the base Chakra, influences the female reproductive organs and increases fertility. Carnelian overcomes frigidity and impotence, heals lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia and depression, especially in those of advanced years. It regulates bodily fluids and the kidneys, accelerates healing in bones and ligaments and stanches blood. Improves absorption of vitamins and minerals and ensures a good supply of blood to organs and tissues. 
 
Positioning: Place in contact with skin as appropriate. Carnelian near the front door invokes protection and invites abundance into the home.