Carnelian (carnelian) - a stone that pleases the heart

After Sergei Efron met Marina Tsvetaeva, they somehow walked along the beach in Koktebel. There, on the Black Sea coast, the future husband of the poetess found a beautiful stone - carnelian, which he presented to his beloved. Tsvetaeva kept this mineral until the end of her days, as one of the things dearest to her heart. Today, the "Tsvetaevsky" pink carnelian can be seen in the museum of the poetess in Moscow on Borisoglebsky Lane.

What does this gem actually represent, and why do many put special magical meaning into it? What properties does carnelian have, and who is it better to give it to? All this is further in the article.

Description

Carnelian, or carnelian, is a natural mineral, one of the varieties of chalcedony.

The name of the stone is associated with its shade, translated from Latin means "dogwood berry". However, there is another version. According to her, the "name" of the gem was given in honor of the city where it was first found - Sardis in Lydia.

The shade of carnelian is peculiar. He can be:

• reddish pink;
• yellow-red;
• orange red.

Moreover, one of the colors appears in the form of stripes, bizarre “waves” and curved lines. The peculiarity of this color is due to the presence of impurities and their special distribution, however, the main impurity that colors carnelian in such shades is hematite. It is contained in the mineral in the form of microparticles and evenly colors it in red and orange colors.

The main characteristics of the stone include:

• line color - white;
• shine - waxy, oily, matte;
• hardness - 6-7 on the Mohs scale;
• transparent only in thin plates.

Main deposits:

• India;
• USA;
• Crimea.

Carnelian properties

Carnelian has been popular for centuries. He enjoyed great popularity not only among healers, shamans and healers, but also among magicians, sorcerers, witches.

It was believed that the gem received its shade from the Sun itself, having absorbed all its energy. This means that carnelian can only radiate warmth, goodness, prosperity, health and longevity. It was said that just as the rays of the Sun disperse darkness, so the mineral can protect a person from everything bad and dangerous.

Magic

The stone primarily focuses its energy on revealing talents in its owner, developing his memory and intuition. Carnelian, like a magnet, attracts good luck and prosperity. It was carried by all merchants, shopkeepers and even black marketeers. Even now, esotericists recommend wearing carnelian as a talisman to everyone who is somehow connected with business.

Esotericists believe that for a more effective manifestation of magical vibrations, a ritual should be done. Putting on jewelry with a mineral, you need to imagine that invisible ether comes out of it and envelops the whole body. Such an exercise should be done regularly, and then the gem will only enhance its effect.

If you wear a stone in the form of a talisman or an amulet, then it protects from negative manifestations from the outside, helps you make the right decision, fills the owner with positive and cheerfulness. In addition, it is believed that carnelian is able to protect a married couple from discord, avoid quarrels, scandals, adultery. It is a symbol of fidelity, devotion and love.

Also, according to esotericists, carnelian of red shades increases the sexual energy of its owner, and therefore the interest of the opposite sex increases.

Carnelian is able to bring changes in the life of its owner only for the better. It gives him vitality, protects him from everything bad that can happen in his life.

Treatment

But about the healing properties of the gem, you can compose whole legends.

During the Middle Ages, women took the stone with them to childbirth. It was believed that this way you can relieve pain and give birth to a healthy and strong baby.

In ancient Egypt, carnelian was ground into powder, which was eaten to strengthen the body and calm the nervous system.

The inhabitants of Central Asia almost idolized the mineral, believing that it is able to cure almost all diseases, from diseases of the endocrine system to oncology.

Modern lithotherapy in no way denies the healing properties of the stone. These include:

• eliminates a headache, even the most severe;
• favorably affects the work of the digestive tract;
• treats dental problems;
• relieves kidney diseases;
• prevents the development of internal inflammation;
• strengthens men's health, prevents the development of impotence;
• the fight against oncology of varying severity;
• renews body cells.

Application

Carnelian is used in the manufacture of jewelry. This is a relatively inexpensive stone, so sometimes mosaics, cameos, figurines, candlesticks and other interior items are made from it.

In ancient Rome, sculptures of gods and emperors were made from the gem, which showed the greatness of carnelian and its special significance for the people.

Most of the stones that are commonly mistaken for carnelian are nothing more than low-quality aggregates of ordinary chalcedony or agate stained with iron nitrate. Deception is easy enough to detect - you just need to split the gem. You will immediately see that only the upper part is painted (usually no more than 2 mm from the surface of the mineral)

According to esotericists, it is better for the fair sex to wear a carnelian in a ring as an amulet, and a man can choose any convenient way (ring, cufflinks, bracelet).

Who suits carnelian according to the zodiac sign

According to astrologers, the stone will be an ideal talisman for those born under the signs of Taurus, Gemini and Virgo. But it has a special influence on people with a bright creative beginning.

However, this does not mean at all that the rest should deny themselves the pleasure of acquiring an amazing and powerful stone in its energy. Carnelian will help absolutely everyone, it is only important to find mutual understanding with it. It is believed that it is necessary to put it on for the first time only when the moon is growing in the second quarter, because it is at this time that the human body is filled with important vital energy. Thus, it will be easy for the stone to be charged with the necessary vibrations from its owner and maintain the desired balance.