Carnelian is a stabilizing stone and it restores vitality and motivation, and stimulates creativity. It gives courage, promotes positive life choices, dispels apathy and motivates for success. Carnelian is useful for overcoming abuse of any kind. It helps in trusting yourself and your perceptions. Carnelian is undeniably known to open and balance the Sacral chakra. The sacral chakra is your creative and sexual energy center associated with the color orange, which also brings power.