Carnelian helps with strength, courage and confidence and is particularly good to help women find their inner power. It helps with motivation and restoring vitality in life along with helping to build passion and power. Carnelian brings a feeling of warmth and joy. It encourages passion and when used on the sacral chakra, it can help with sexual passion within a relationship and is said to be good for fertility. Carnelian is also known to help with detoxing from alcohol or drugs.