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Top Ten Stones for Magickal Practice Carnelian (also spelled cornelian) is a reddish-brown mineral which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone. Similar to carnelian is sard, which is generally harder and darker. (The difference is not rigidly defined, and the two names are often used interchangeably.) Both carnelian and sard are part of chalcedony. The color can vary greatly, ranging from pale orange to an intense almost-black coloration. Having the same chemical make up as Agate, when Carnelian grades into brown it is known as Sard. When it contains bands of white, it is known as Sardonyx. In addition, some very dark brown Carnelian can be classified as Jasper. The distinction between these is very fine and relies more on visual appearance than scientific analysis. As a result, it is very possible that one man's Carnelian may be another man's Sard, Agate or Jasper. Many Carnelians offered today are Agates which are dyed and then heat treated. Natural Carnelian will usually exhibit a cloudy distribution of color. second Chakra, called the Sacral Chakra, which relates to a sense of Self... along with the five senses, creativity, reproduction, sexuality and self-gratification. Cleanse and charge Carnelian with sunlight. They can be used to dispel negativity from other crystals and stones. Protects the user from all negative emotions. Wonderful protective energy over rage, resentment, bad tempers, and anger in self and from others. A stone of ambition and drive, Carnelian is a Power Stone! Excellent career stone, it is very helpful in making choices and decisions. Self Motivator. Carnelian is the most powerful ACTION stone for focusing, realization and self-actualization. Reminds one to be "in the moment". * Career Success: - A stone of ambition and drive. Assists in decision making. * Confidence: It inspires a positive courageous confidence, and gives us extra courage to make healthy choices. * Protection: Protects the user from all negative emotions, especially rage, envy, and fear. Encourages love with family members and relatives. * Creativity: Balances creativity and mental processes. Assist one in the creative arts and theatre. Helps remember lines and lyrics by attracting the right words and instilling confidence, while enhancing creativity, individuality and courage. * Energy: Help to increase physical energy, including sexual energy. Beneficial HEALTH stone. Negates: Bad tempers, envy, fear and rage, apathy, indolence, passivity Careers:Theater, Actors, Actresses, Singers, Performers, Speakers, Musicians, Sports Magical: counteracts negative thoughts. Use in spells to help with these problems. Fire element.
9. Carnelian
10. Citrine
Citrine is a variety of quartz ranging in colors of yellow, yellow-brown, orange, dark orange-brown, reddish-brown. Citrine crystals can form together with amethyst or smoky quartz to form a bi-colored quartz called ametrine.
Almost all citrine that is available on the market today is heat-treated amethyst. Natural citrine is pale yellow to pale orange, much lighter than the heat-treated material which is dark orange-brown to reddish-brown. All of the heat-treated material has a red tint, while natural citrine does not.
Some amethyst deposits have been found where the amethyst was changed naturally by high temperatures to brown citrine.
Most citrine comes from Brazil, but almost all of the Brazilian material is heat-treated amethyst. Natural citrine can also be found in the Ural Mountains of Russia, in Dauphine, France, and in Madagascar. The inexpensive low grade amethyst is heated at high temperatures to produce the popular orange, reddish and sherry colored citrine. Darker colors are considered more valuable, including the medium golden orange and dark sherry-colors.
Be aware, that like Amethyst, Citrine fades in the sun. So don’t stick it in a window unless you want the color to wash out.
Manipura: The Solar Plexus Chakra
The color that corresponds to Manipura is yellow. Key issues governed by Manipura are issues of personal power, fear, anxiety, opinion-formation, introversion, and transition from simple or base emotions to complex.
It is great for mental clarity, confidence, will power, personal power and self confidence.
So if you’re having a hard time concentrating due to fear or lack of confidence, throw this rock in your pocket. It will definitely help your focus.
If you need to talk to someone about something that you need and you don’t have the courage this would be a good stone to meditate (think over, whatever)with. Work out your fears and clarify your approach to the situation.
Cunningham said that this is a good stone to sleep with to prevent nightmares. Which makes sense, since it helps with fear and anxiety, which is usually what causes nightmares.
You can also use citrine in your quarter calls for fire.
Some also say that this is a stone of Success, that it promotes success and abundance in business. This also makes sense. If you overcome your fears and clarify your thoughts you are more likely to be successful.
