From carnelian's warm color flows a creative influence that helps one solve problems quickly and pragmatically, albeit with a bit of fiery flair. Bringing a quiet sense of steadfastness to any situation, carnelian provides an everyday kind of courage that quiety dissolves fear, assuring its wearer they will be "ok," no matter what.

With its warming orangey-reds, carnelian is also used to help excite sluggish sexual energy as well as to relieve sexual tension by redirecting the energy stored in the reproductive center of the body, an activity that can help bring healing to female reproductive problems.

On a physical level, as carnelian stimulates the second (sacral or spleen) chakra, it releases energy into the body, jump-starting the metabolism and helping the body absorb vitamins more efficiently from one's food intake. It also improves blood circulation, ensuring a sufficient supply to tissues and organs which boost tissue regeneration and helps fight infections as well as heal inflammations like arthritis and rheumatism and lower back problems.