Carnelian is a warm and energetic stone thought to be motivating and helpful with endurance. It benefits those with leadership duties, endowing those connected to it with courage and charisma. The name of this red and orange stone comes from the Latin term for flesh, making it a truly visceral stone. Those working with their physical body, or on the bodies of others, would find good companionship with Carnelian. It is also associated with decision and action. Carnelian can put us in touch with the actions we must take on our journeys and to have more resolve about our choices in life.