THE carnelian ORACLE CARD || THE MODERN GODDESS ORACLE DECK

Embrace your inner artist.

Carnelian is a reddish crystal that is sometimes called “the artist’s stone.” It is popular with writers, painters, actors, and other people who regularly create art.

If the Carnelian card appears, it’s time to connect to your creative side.

Some people go their whole lives saying things like, “I can’t draw” or “I’m too shy to go onstage.” Many times, these are false beliefs that you developed early on in your life. Maybe someone teased you for a drawing you did in art class in fourth grade. Perhaps someone scolded you for singing off-key in your school choir. Wherever that limiting belief came from, the Carnelian card urges you to release it once and for all.

Just because you can’t paint like Vincent Van Gogh doesn’t mean you can’t shine in your beginner acrylics class. And you don’t have to be Michelangelo to learn how to use a pottery wheel and make a beautiful ceramic mug.

Creating art is important, Goddess. It keeps you vibrant. If you actively nurture your creativity you will surely live the fullest, juiciest, most sensual life possible.

Practical Magic for the Modern Goddess

You probably have to be creative in some form or another every single day of your life. Entertaining children, nailing a job interview, or baking a coffee cake all involve creativity and self-expression. If you need some accountability to actually schedule time for your art, sign up for a class at a community college.

Need some creative inspiration fast? Hold a piece of carnelian in your hand and dance to your favorite playlist! Twirl, jump, and move in any way that feels good. This is an excellent ritual to do during the full moon.

Use a piece of carnelian in your ritual bath when you need to come up with a creative solution to a difficult problem.