Carnelian is used to help with self-realization, self-acceptance, and self-knowledge. It carries a vibration of creativity that will help you complete projects. Use this stone to mentally integrate the true meaning of active courage. Carnelian helps you embrace the emotions and feelings of past challenges, accept them, and move on. This is a stone for moving forward in life. Carnelian will help ease pains of arthritis, support respiratory function, and fertility.