Carbuncle

Carbuncle is one of the stones catalogued by Marbodus of Rennes in his De Lapidibus (c.1067 AD), the medieval lapidary that synthesised classical and Christian traditions on the virtues of stones. Its colour: Red; illuminates all by night and day. Recorded origin: Libya, river of paradise.

The Carbuncle is the supreme protective stone — it illuminates all darkness including spiritual. Marbodus writes that even beasts are healed by water where it was washed. In spiritual warfare it is the king's stone — it commands respect and drives back the fallen by its light alone.

What Marbodus records

Marbodus name

Carbuncle (Ruby/Garnet)

Color

Red; illuminates all by night and day

Origin

Libya, river of paradise

How to use

Wear visibly; Moses ordained it second in the second row of Aaron's breastplate

Angelic correspondence

Michael/Metatron (divine light, sovereignty, Christ-light)

Angel number

1111

Recorded powers

• Lord of all stones, gem of all gems
• All who see the wearer accord honor and grace
• Beasts drinking water where it was washed are cured of malady
• Those who look at it in good faith forget their adversity
• Soothes the eyes
• Comforts the heart and body
• Gives lordship
• Illuminates darkness by night and day
• Restores and lightens the heart
• Sunlight cannot diminish its color

How the tradition prescribes its use

Wear visibly; Moses ordained it second in the second row of Aaron's breastplate. The medieval and classical tradition is consistent: the stone is kept close to the body — worn near the throat, set in a ring, or carried in a pocket — for as long as the wearer requires its office.

What to carry

Carbuncle pendant or pocket stone — the worn or carried form the tradition records as standard. [Affiliate placement: Amazon search "ruby crystal"]

Red Garnet Pendant — recommended companion for working with Carbuncle. [Affiliate placement: Amazon search "red garnet pendant"]

Sovereign Stone Set — recommended companion for working with Carbuncle. [Affiliate placement: Amazon search "sovereign stone set"]

Common questions

What is carbuncle good for spiritually?

According to Marbodus of Rennes (lord of all stones, gem of all gems), carbuncle 's primary office is lord of all stones, gem of all gems. Carried or worn, it is the stone the medieval world reached for in that specific need.

Which angel is carbuncle associated with?

Carbuncle is paired with Michael/Metatron (divine light, sovereignty, Christ-light) in the angelic correspondence tradition. Angel number 1111 is its number.

How should I wear or carry carbuncle?

Wear visibly; Moses ordained it second in the second row of Aaron's breastplate. The tradition’s standing recommendation: forty days of continuous contact establishes the bond between wearer and stone.