Carnelian has a vibrant and spicy energy that can stimulate new life where there has been depression and lethargy. It can help to banish apathy and general disinterest in life by introducing new and refreshing energy into your aura to energize you.  By holding or wearing carnelian you will not magically be cured  but it will offer you a different road to travel and then the choice is yours to make. It can also help promote sociability and warmth to others and it exhibits many of the properties of agate.