Healing Properties of Carnelian: A Crystal for Creativity & Sexual Energy

Carnelian is chalcedony in which iron oxide gives an orange to red color. A Crystal Message about the Healing Properties of Carnelian: "I am motivated by divine purpose. I allow myself to tap into Universal creativity and feel it flow through me. If I remain focused, I will manifest my vision with ease."     Common Healing Properties of Carnelian: * Helps you to feel grounded * Enhances creativity & the flow of creative ideas * Increases motivation * Stimulates success in business and financial endeavors * Assists you in overcoming negative thought patterns * Enhances sexual energy * Opens your heart to divine guidance and love * Instills a sense of peace and calming * Removes negative energy from items or from your environment * Aids with emotional balance * Assists with energetic cleansing & purifying   Colors: Orange, Burnt Orange, Mango Zodiac Signs: Aries, Leo Elements: Fire Companion Flowers: Torch Lily Companion Essential Oil: Ginger Companion Stone: Blue Quartz Common Origins: Sausalito, California; Sri Lanka; China Notes: When Carnelian is banded, it is often called “Carnelian Agate.” Wanna’ Get Science-y? Click Here to get information about the chemical composition, hardness, streak, etc. of this crystal from one of my favorite sites!   /*   More About Carnelian: Carnelian helps you overcome negative thought patterns and approach your endeavors with new energy. Sard is like carnelian, except that the color tends more toward brown. Its banded form is called sardonyx, which is easily recognized by its combination of black, orange, and gray stripes.   One Way to Work with Carnelian:  Work with Carnelian during the time of the First Quarter Moon to keep yourself motivated and on track with your New Moon action plan. If you feel yourself starting to lose steam, take some time to soak up some good Carnelian vibes. Carnelian Lore:  The ancient Egyptians prized carnelian for reasons both practical and metaphysical and its golden-red color reminded them of the sun setting over the desert, symbolizing the immortality of the soul. Carnelian often accompanies turquoise in ancient Egyptian art, the fiery qualities of the one balancing the air and water associations of the other.