Carnelian 💫

Carnelian waistbeads hold several traditional and spiritual meanings:

**Physical Properties & Symbolism**
- Carnelian is a reddish-orange stone known for its warm energy
- It's associated with vitality, courage, and creativity
- The color connects it to the sacral chakra (creativity and sensuality)

**Traditional Meanings of Carnelian Waistbeads**
- Fertility and reproductive health
- Enhanced sensuality and confidence
- Motivation and increased energy
- Protection from negative energy
- Grounding and stabilizing emotions

**Cultural Context**
In many African traditions, waistbeads themselves are worn as feminine adornments that celebrate womanhood and can serve practical purposes like tracking weight changes or enhancing sensuality. When made with carnelian, they're believed to amplify these properties while adding the stone's specific energetic qualities.

Carnelian waistbeads are often chosen by those seeking to enhance their creative energy, boost confidence, or connect with their sensual nature in a mindful way.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​