Carnelian Magick

[SunKat]

“Carnelian is an energy booster. It helps the insecure person to find the strength within them so they can come into their own. It is said to increase the appetite”

Carnelian ( also spelt “cornelian” ) is a mineral, a variety of chalcedony, containing iron oxide, similar to the Sard. Carnelian is translucent, transparent or opaque. Mohs’ scale hardness is 7, the streak is white and the formula is SiO2 , silica. 
It’s a beautiful red or orange stone, often used as semi-precious stone in jewelry, as cabochon, or otherwise cut and polished.

In it’s tumbled form, It’s rather inexpensive and easy to come by. It’s found in India, Brazil, Siberia, South America and Germany. It can appear as pale orange-pink, orange, red, or nearly black variety. If it appears banded then it’s also considered an Agate.

Following are some magickal correspondences of the Carnelian based on cross referencing various book and online sources :

• · Planetary ruler : Sun and/or Mars*
• · Elemental ruler: Fire
• · Numerical correspondence: 5
• · Energy: Projective
• · Birthstone of: Virgo, Aries, Taurus also Cancer** and sometimes Leo
• · Time of Year*** : Samhain , July and August
• · Angelic ruler: Michael the Archangel

In magick, Onyx is used for various purposes. Akin to it’s use in crystal therapy, it is used to regenerate, renew, rekindle the spark in someone, give them courage and bravery, motivate someone and uplift them. It can be used to clean other stones

In ancient Eastern cultures it was used in burial rituals and ceremonies, and was often buried alongside the deceased, as a protective talisman for them, like in Egypt and India. Today, it’s often used to remove fear of dying. In these cultures it was also a symbol of prestige, wealthy and noble people could afford to get and wear Carnelian jewelry, and they were buried with it.

“In Renaissance magic the carnelian was engraved with a sword, or an image of a warrior. Then, this magical amulet was placed in the home to guard it from lightning and storms, and carried as a protectant against enchantments.”

 - Scott Cunningham

It’s used to magickally protect from insanity, skin diseases and nose bleed, and is used in spell to promote and entice love and passion. In Ancient Egypt it was believed that merely holding a piece of Carnelian in hand, would quell anger, jealousy, hate and other negative feelings. In fact, it calms the temper and instills peace.

It’s believed to be a powerful talisman against telepathic ( mind ) invasion. Carnelian can be used in healing magick, often the Carnelian wands are used for the purpose, placed on neck or carried for eloquence, sometimes as a ring, or simply in a pocket.

It’s also a powerful protective stone particularly against psychic attack, evil eye and hostile ghosts (with Ruby and Chlorite ) , collapsing buildings and falling walls , storms and lighting.

In Crystal Therapy

Carnelian corresponds to the second chakra, and is hence sometimes used to cure infertility, and/or frigidity. But primarily, it’s a stone of revitalization and regeneration that infuses one with energy, motivates, removes constrictive mental patterns, non-constructive self – inhibition, and inspires persistency. It gives strength and bravery to timid and meek, removes weakness. It also cleanses the perception and sharpens analytic faculties and skills.

It used to heal problems with lower backs and spine, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, depression, CFS, weak kidneys. Carnelian filters the blood, thickens it, especially when needed to stop hemorrhage. Romans were known to apply it to the outer of the nose, when they had a violent nosebleed, as it was said to stop the nosebleed rapidly and gently. In crystal therapy it is also used to help absorption of vitamins and minerals , and to increase blood circulation/flow to deprived organs.

It is placed where needed or on second chakra, but should always touch the skin, for the best therapeutic effect. Pink-orange Carnelian also helps to renew and heal the parent-child relation, particularly after arguments, molestation and manipulation.

Renewal and Regeneration Spell

To restore strength, willpower, and virility, to gain more energy and power

Take eight candles, white, red, or 4 white and 4 red, and set them so they mark the edge of a circle, large enough for You to comfortably sit in.
Take a piece of cleansed and charged Carnelian, and sit in the circle. Light the candles clockwise, and when lighting each one say:

“For renewal and power!”

Then holding the crystal in hands, sitting comfortably, say:

“Renova, repara,
Virtutem et potentiam
Nervum et manum,
Cor sanum , obstinata mente,
et puram, fortem animam
dona mihi1 Domine
cum Luce iste,
et cum lapide iste ,
sana, reintegra, et confirma me2
Te rogo Domine !

Amen!

If done for other human beings change the marked words in verse to : 1 hoc homini, 2 hoc hominem , instead of “mihi” and “me”

Sit for awhile more, meditating on empowerment, holding the stone in Your hands. If You can sit until the candles burn all the way down, it would be brilliant, so You can use very small candles. If You’re doing spell for someone who is very ill or exhausted, place them in circle, give them the Carnelian or place it on their sacral chakra, and leave them inside the circle until the candles burn all the way down. Obviously, the circle can be made around the bed of the person.

Afterwards, carry the crystal with You, making sure to properly maintain it ( cleanse and charge, at least every 15 days ) , to empower You.

Crystal Charm Bag For Healing, and Empowerment

In a nice pouch bag combine

· Carnelian
· Citrine
· Kyanite

Carry to energize Yourself, empower, harmonize nervous system, help You see and attain opportunities, and remove blockages. It’s also good for eloquence, and to be placed bellow pillow to remove nightmares and ensure restful sleep.

"Home Protection"

This spell comes from the wonderful book by Gerina Dunwich, "Dunwich's Guide to Gemstone Sorcery"

To protect your home (whether it be a house or an apartment) against lightning strikes and destructive storms, keep a piece of carnelian (preferably one engraved with the image of a man holding a sword) on one of your windowsills as an amulet of magickal protection. Anoint the stone once a week with a drop of protection oil and thrice repeat the following incantation over it while visualizing your intent:

Stone of Fire, ruled by Sun,
Let no harm by storm be done.
Ward this home from Nature’s furies,
Keep those in it free from worries.
As it is willed, so mote it be!

It is done.

NOTE: This article was written by: Shadow of the Shadows Magick Place