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Crystal Wisdom Carnelian Benefits
Properties, Sacral

Carnelian Spiritual Properties: The Artist’s Stone

Shannon Marie

Carnelian (Sacral Chakra) (Zodiac of Taurus)

Carnelian is a stone I grew up with, so it really brings me back to my childhood. My family would walk along the Oregon Coast with buckets and we’d collect interesting looking stones that had been uncovered by the waves.  We would bring the stones home and put them in the tumbler to polish.  Many of the specimen we collected were Carnelian.  Such a beautiful and rich stone. It radiates warmth and is quite uplifting! Find out the Carnelian spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Carnelian

Carnelian is a member of the Chalcedony family. You may hear it referred to as Carnelian Agate, and that is correct as well, agate is a subset of the chalcedony family.  It is orange or orange/pink in color and is semi-transparent, so if you hold a piece up to the light, you’ll be able to see the light shine through it.

Historical Significance of Carnelian

Carnelian has a very long history and was used frequently as a protective stone by the Egyptians and to receive boosts of energy and vitality. This gemstone is said to help someone overcome the fear of death which may have come from the Egyptians using Carnelian in tombs as protection in the afterlife.

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Metaphysical Attributes of Carnelian

Energy, energy, energy!  Carnelian spiritual properties are primarily associated with increasing energy, vitality and passion.  Even though it is associated with the Sacral Chakra, which is of the Water element, this gemstone tends to “fire things up.” Like when you place a pot of water over a fire, it produces steam.  If you want things to get “steamy” in your life, keep some Carnelian in your bedroom.

Carnelian doesn’t just inspire passion and vitality in the bedroom, but is also a great source of creative inspiration.  It is known as the Artist’s Stone.  Carnelian sharpens the analytical mind and awakens creativity, so one is able to take n idea from “vision” all the way though to fruition and creation.  This gemstone is perfect for overcoming Writer’s Block. It you feel stuck, uninspired, or lethargic, put on a piece of Carnelian jewelry, or wear some in your pocket, and it will help pick you up out of the doldrums.

Finally, this stone is a transmutator.  It is said to transmute negative energy to positive. For this reason, Carnelian is excellent for cleansing other stones and transmuting any built up negative energy to clear, positive crystal energy. Combining Selenite and Carnelian make for a fantastic stone clearing setting.  If you are in a period of your life where you are struggling with anger, if you are in a disagreement with someone, or are in an abusive environment, Carnelian can help to dissipate the anger or fear and transform it in positive feeling and love.

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Physical Healing Benefits of Carnelian

Again, Carnelian fires things up, so it has been used to help with infertility, low sex drive, and boosting one’s metabolism.

Carnelian Affirmations

Discover practical Carnelian Affirmations and Mantras to help you invite Creativity, Passion, and Appreciation of Beauty into your Life!

Carnelian Mantra Practice

Sit in seated meditation, holding the Carnelian in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Really feel the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies. Imagine a bright orange light shining out from you in all directions.  Repeat these words. “I am awake, energized, and ready to manifest my creative ideas.” Alternately, hold a Carnelian mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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Crystal Wisdom Sunstone Benefits
Leo, Libra, Properties, Solar Plexus

Sunstone Spiritual Properties: Stone of Personal Power

Shannon Marie

Sunstone – (Solar Plexus Chakra) – (Zodiac of Libra & Leo)

This stone brings me back home to Oregon.  There are huge Sunstone deposits in Oregon, so it is prevalent in that State and I held alot of it growing up.  There’s an energy to this stone that wakes me up just like a cup of coffee. The sparkly, bright orange crystal radiates just like the sun it was named for.  I reach for this stone if I’m feeling sleepy or unmotivated, but need to be productive. Find out the Sunstone spiritual properties and how you can benefit from their supportive and healing blessings!

The Science of Sunstone

Sunstone ia also known as oligoclase, heliolite or “aventurescent feldspar”. It has flashy inclusions caused by either Copper, Geothite or Hematite in the stone.

Sunstone Spiritual Properties

Historical Significance of Sunstone

Sunstone used to represent the Sun God in ancient Greece, and was used by Canadian Indians on their medicine wheels to connect with the spirit of the Sun.  Sunstone has also historically been used as a stone to enhance luck and prosperity.

Metaphysical Attributes of Sunstone 

There are so many fantastic benefits to working with Sunstone.  First, it functions well for chakra health.  The Sunstone spiritual properties help to clear, balance and energize the chakras.  It helps everything work in harmony.  Sunstone also helps you to identify and release any energetic attachments you may have. If you are trying to cut-ties emotionally or energetically with someone, or a situation, Sunstone will help to severe those connections.

As this is a bright and shining crystal, Sunstone helps make us bright and shining as well.  If you are working on increasing confidence and self-esteem, this is the stone for you.  Sunstone is a pick-me-up. It encourages us to stand on our own two feet, confidently and stable.  We can ignite our own sense of independence and empowerment.  If you’re in a situation in which you need a boost of energy and confidence, public speaking or closing a sale perhaps, then wear or carry Sunstone with you.

Maybe because Sunstone shines brightly like a shiny gold coin, it is supposed to help increase luck, prosperity and abundance in one’s life. If you’re trying to welcome in new financial possibilities, or hoping for a good outcome from a life situation, carrying Sunstone will boost your luck.  This is especially beneficial when your are trying to find a job!

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Physical Healing Benefits of Sunstone

Sunstone is the mood lifter.  It is said to help lift depression and be particularly effective for dissipating seasonal affective disorder.  In Oregon and Washington, this is a pretty common ailment, so the extra abundance of the Sunstone deposits provides ample stones for SAD relief.  If you have a difficult time waking in the morning, keep a Sunstone near your bed that you can hold after your alarm has gone off to help give you that extra energy to get out of bed. Finally, Sunstone is said to relieve sore throats.

Sunstone Mantra Practice

Sit in a seated meditation position, holding the Sunstone in your less dominant hand to receive its energy.  Focus on feeling the support of the cushion or floor beneath you. You are grounded and supported by the Earth’s energies.  Imagine a Great  Sun above your head shining brightly onto you, and feel the warmth of the strong, bright rays envelope you.  Repeat these words.  “I am strong, confident and blessed.” Alternately, hold a Sunstone mala and chant this mantra 108 times.

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