Carnelian is a form of Chalcedony.  In addition to the properties listed under Agate and Chalcedony, the following healing attributes are applicable. 
 Carnelian grounds and anchors one in the present reality. A stabilizing stone with high energy, it is excellent for restoring vitality and motivation, and for stimulating creativity. It is useful for dramatic pursuits. When directed, Carnelian has the ability to cleanse other stones.
Carnelian imparts an acceptance of the cycle of life and removes fear of death. In ancient times it was used to protect the dead on their journey to the afterlife. It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy, and motivates for success in business and other matters.  It stimulates inquisitiveness and subsequent initiative. 
 Carnelian is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind. This stone helps one to trust oneself and ones perceptions.   It gets to the bottom of what makes one tick, overcomes negative conditioning, and encourages steadfastness.
Carnelian improves analytic abilities, and clarifies perception. It removes extraneous thoughts in meditation and tunes daydreamers into everyday reality. It sharpens concentration and dispels mental lethargy. This stone is a powerful protector against envy, rage, and resentment. It calms anger and banishes emotional negativity, replacing it with a love of life.
Carnelian’s message is that since one is love, there is nothing to do but to offer love; each offering of love bringing an exponential increase in the quantity of love returned.
Carnelian is full of life force and vitality. It stimulates the metabolism. Carnelian activates the base chakra, influences the female reproductive organs, and increases fertility. This stone overcomes frigidity and impotence, heals lower back problems, rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, and depression, especially in those of advances years. It regulates bodily fluids and the kidneys, accelerates healing in bones and ligaments, and stanches blood. Carnelian improves the absorption of vitamins and minerals and ensures a good supply of blood to organs and tissues.
Pink Carnelian improves the parent-child relationship. It helps to restore love and rust after abuse or manipulation.
Red Carnelian warms and energizes. It is particularly useful for combating sluggishness and for invigorating the mind and body.