Carnelian is a grounding stone that anchors you in the present reality. It is a stabilizing high energy stone that is excellent for motivation, stimulating creativity, and restoring vitality; useful in dramatic pursuits. Carnelian has the ability to cleanse other stones. In ancient times it was used to protect the dead in the afterlife. Psychologically, it gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy, and motivates for success in business and other matters. Carnelian is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind. This stone helps you to trust yourself and your perceptions. It gets to the bottom of what makes you tick, overcomes negative conditioning, and encourages steadfastness. Mentally, Carnelian improves analytic abilities. During meditation, it removes extraneous thoughts. Emotionally, Carnelian protects against envy, rage, and resentment; whether yours or others. It calms anger and banishes emotional negativity, replacing it with love.