AUGUST VEECK

Messing Carneol

Carnelian is a translucent, sometimes banded red-orange colored variety of chalcedony. The red coloring in Carnelian is due to the presence of iron oxide. Carnelian’s color ranges from peachy-orange-white to darker shades of reddish-brown to almost black.

Carnelian is empowering and gives one courage, promotes positive life choices, and dispels apathy. Carnelian increases motivation and helps one build self-confidence through positive action. Carnelian is known as a stone of abundance as it helps one focus their intention when manifesting and encourages success in business endeavors. Carnelian is a useful stone for overcoming abuse of any kind as it calms anger, banishes emotional negativity, replacing it with a love for life. Carnelian has the ability to cleanse other stones. Carnelian imparts an acceptance of the cycle of life and removes fear of death. In ancient times, Carnelian was used to protect the dead on their journey to the afterlife.