Carnelian gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy and motivates for success. A stabilizing stone, Carnelian restores vitality and motivation, and stimulates creativity. Carnelian is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind, while doing your shadow work. It also helps in trusting yourself and your intuition and is often connected to passion.
Carnelian Skull
Within many cultures, including Mexican culture, the Aztecs and even the Egyptians considered it to be a symbol of the cycle of death and rebirth. Also, several cultures consider skulls as good luck. They are believed to protect against disease and all kinds of evil spirits.