“The Blood Stone”

Hematite balances the meridians within the whole body, as it is great for physical healing, along with providing one with a mental and spiritual well-being. It stimulates the mind while protecting, grounding and balancing.

Chakra(s): All, Especially The Root Chakra

Zodiac: Aries/Aquarius

Birthstone: December/March

Planet: Mars/Mercury

Energy Vibration: 9

ENERGY:

• Love
• Protection
• Healing
• Grounding
• Balance

PROTECTION:

• Unwanted Entities
• Negative Energy
• Electromagnetic Smog

STIMULATES:

• Ascension
• Intuition
• Detoxification
• The Mind
• Absorption of Iron
• Concentration
• Focus
• Courage
• Confidence
• Stability
• Optimism
• Survivability
• Chakra Alignment

METAPHYSICAL PROPERTIES: 

• Balances the aura and aligns all of the chakras
• Are known to benefit Highly Sensitive People
• Dissolves negativity and prevents the absorbing of negativity from others
• Excellent stone to counter the ill effects of radiation on the energy body
• Helps Improve Relationships
• Assist in grounding high level spiritual energy
• Absorbs negative energies
• Protects and seals the Auric field from unwanted entities
• Calms one in times of stress
• Keeps one grounded
• Transforms negative energy into positive vibrations
• Helps one find their own unique gifts
• Ability to make one invincible
• Facilitates the integration of higher beings into our 3D Reality
• Carry Hematite when in need of balance and equilibrium
• Strengthens self-confidence and self-control
• Focuses energy and emotions for balance between the body, mind and spirit
• Open and activates the Root and Solar Plexus Chakras

HEALING PROPERTIES:

• Liver
• Blood
• Back Problems
• Improves Oxygen Supply
• Detoxification
• Stabilizes The Equilibrium (The Ethereal Nervous System and The Physical Nervous System)
• Helps Overcome Overindulgence (Compulsions and Addictions)
• Strengthens and Regulates The Blood Supply
• Anemia
• Kidneys
• Regenerates Tissue
• Leg Cramps
• Anxiety
• Insomnia
• Aids Spinal Alignment and Fractures

Hematite is a shiny, dark-coloured stone found all over the world. It is made mainly of iron, which gives it its metallic sheen. It also gives it an interesting quirk of naming – although the hematite that we see in our daily lives is dark grey, its name comes from a Latin phrase meaning “blood stone.” Why? Because, when it is found naturally, the iron content is covered in rust.

In Ancient Rome, hematite was a popular stone for decorative purposes. Jewellery, weapons, and even armour decorated with hematite were traded widely. The dark colour was thought to be especially intimidating or protective.

Hematite stones are opaque, not the strongest of stones (it has a 5-6 on the Mohs hardness scale), and they have a strong metallic lustre. When found in nature, it will be rough and red, but once polished, it takes on a beautiful, mirror-like sheen, which makes it extremely popular in semi-precious jewellery.

Just like Amethyst, this stone’s energy is earthy, and it is one of the best stones that you can use to harness the power of the element of earth to lend you strength and dispel negativity. If you are interested in learning how to use hematite’s power, simply read on!

Why Would You Use Hematite Crystals-Stones?

Hematite’s powerfully earthy energy means that it can be used for almost any project that involves the power of the element of earth. Earth is the element that rules the physical world, money, practical thinking, and decision making.

As I’m sure you can imagine, this makes the powers of earth extremely popular and beneficial!

Thinking in a solid, logical way that will also improve your material and financial life is a pretty positive way to go through life.

Specifically, hematite is a good stone for organizing one’s thoughts and developing logical thinking skills.

This is a useful stone for improving your skills in subjects such as mathematics, argumentation and debate, or problem-solving.

If you’re put off by the idea of a stone benefiting “logical” thinking, and worried that it might negatively impact your creativity, fear not! In fact, logical thinking is a prerequisite for creative thinking.

The most creative thinkers, from painters like Picasso to scientists like Einstein, or even young children, are actually the most ruthless appliers of logic. They apply logic so rigorously that they come very quickly to conclusions or ideas that other people would dismiss as “crazy.”

In other words, if you feel that your creative thinking is stagnant and you want some more, then applying hematite to improve your logical thinking skills is the best thing you can possibly do for yourself!

It also has strong emotional benefits, because, as many dark-coloured stones do, hematite dispels negativity and “purifies” the emotional realm.

It balances its user’s self-esteem and self-vision by sweeping away all the negativity that so often clouds our understanding of ourselves.

By using hematite, you make way for more positive energy to enter into your life.

Hematite’s main property could be described as “grounding.”

If you tend to have a “flighty” mind, prone to distraction, lack of focus, or anxiety, or even if you feel that you have a strong imagination, but that it’s impacting you negatively, this could be the perfect stone for you.

It won’t “kill” your imagination – quite the opposite, as described above! – but it will give you an increased ability to focus your mind in a productive way, rather than becoming psychically distracted.

How Will Hematite Help You?

Hematite can benefit you in multiple different fields of your life.

It is best known for its positive effects in business and career fields, but it can also be helpful in your romantic relationships, your family life, your spiritual development, and your general perspective towards yourself.

Hematite and Wealth

First, let’s tackle hematite’s role in your career. Because of its connection to the element of earth, this is one of the best stones you can use for its financial benefits. Remember, earth is the element that rules money – why do you think American money is green?

If you’re seeking a promotion, a raise, or maybe a whole different job that will benefit you from a financial perspective, hematite is a great stone to incorporate into your life. Its power will not only make people see you in a more positive way, but also give you the skills of strong logical thinking and practicality that are so rare and valuable in most career fields.

Hematite, Love and Relationships 

When it comes to interpersonal relationships – whether romantic, familial, or just friendly or social – this is the perfect stone for keeping you far away from “drama.” While some people seem to attract fusses like magnets, hematite will repel all that unnecessary, negative, attention-seeking behaviour.

From a spiritual and emotional perspective, hematite is a good stone for fostering gratitude for what you have. Appreciating what you have in the here and now is one of the single healthiest things that you can do for your mind and spirit.

Hematite and Healing

I would also be remiss if I didn’t mention hematite’s history as a physically healing stone. Hematite has been used for centuries in medicine for a very good reason – it contains iron! Iron deficiency is the cause of many health problems, so it’s only natural that an iron-containing stone would be touted for its healing properties.

Hematite has been said to have positive effects on the heart and the circulatory system. It can also ease symptoms that are exacerbated by stress or anxiety, due to its grounding properties.

Remember, however: crystology is never an acceptable substitute for professional medical attention! Never use any stone as a replacement for seeing a qualified doctor or medical professional.

Furthermore, it should be noted that, due to hematite’s iron content, any sort of healing process that requires you to consume any quantity of the stone should be regarded with extreme caution and skepticism. Iron is an important micronutrient, and if you’re an Ancient Roman, then taking a hematite elixir might be a great way to get it, but it can quickly become toxic if you’re literally eating the metal. Get your iron nutrients from spinach or red meat instead, and save hematite for spiritual nutrition.

How to Use Hematite Crystals for the Best Results

Because hematite is both very aesthetically pleasing and relatively inexpensive and common, hematite jewellery is quite easy to procure. As such, a nice range of hematite jewellery is a gery easy thing to collect.

When you are preparing for a difficult confrontation (especially one that has to do with money), put on your hematite like armour! This strong, protective stone will keep you emotionally and spiritually safe, and it should be thought of as having that purpose. When you put it on, think of yourself like a knight in a movie putting on his armour before going into battle.

This also applies if, for whatever reason, the “energy” of your house itself feels wrong. Many people who believe that their houses are haunted by traumatic memories would benefit from placing some hematite in the house to “suck out” the residual negative energies.

If you are suffering from nightmares (or have a partner or child who is), place hematite under your (or their) bed or pillow in order to keep the negative energies that cause nightmares at bay.

Bloodstone Meaning

If you've just been sucker punched in the heart by life and a series of unfortunate events, switch things up with Bloodstone, a powerhouse for restoring and rebuilding the mind and body. All stones have healing effects, but some are more epic than others, including Bloodstone properties, an essential healing tool for returning your spirit to its natural state of joy and vitality.

Bloodstone Healing Properties

With an aesthetic as dark and earthy as the legends surrounding it, the healing crystal garnered a reputation of sacred power in the Middle Ages when the Bloodstone meaning was linked to the crucifixion of Christ. The legend holds the belief that the blood from His wounds dripped on the dark green earth, which turned it to stone. This ancient legend gave Bloodstone its name and also inspired the long-held belief in its exceptional wound healing powers.

If you're feeling spiritually adrift, meditate with Bloodstone to stimulate the root chakra, the energy center that provides a sense of security and safety on the earth. Bloodstone properties work to guide your lost soul by helping you see change on the horizon and face the transformation with a renewed sense of resilience and vigor. In other words, it serves as a protective talisman that gives you strength and courage to brave the storm.

Like the blood pumping through your circulatory system and to the heart, Bloodstone healing properties rock when it comes to regeneration of cells and tissue, making it a go-to for wound healing. The same goes for healing emotional wounds, which makes the Bloodstone stone meaning an essential part of your healing crystal first aid kit. Feeling especially moody? Bloodstone is also an effective mood stabilizer in the world of crystal healing.

Bloodstone boosts the innate healing power inside you by quieting a preoccupied mind and refocusing your energy on repair and renewal of wounds you've collected over the years. Keep Bloodstone with you everywhere you go and take on the day with a renewed sense of confidence and inner strength.

Bloodstone is also great for athletes. Here’s some fun historical trivia: The ancient Greeks and Romans often wore Bloodstone amulets during athletic competitions to boost endurance and increase physical strength. It also served as protection of injury and disease, a must-have during the pre-Penicillin era of ancient Greece and Rome. The ancients channeled the Bloodstone healing properties by dipping it in cold water and placing it on the body to aid circulation and promote healing.

By stimulating the root chakra, the source of physical energy, Bloodstone gets rid of the sluggish feeling that hits us mid workday. The Bloodstone meaning is also known for the powerful ability to move energy and provide a perfect kick in the pants for those days when you feel extra tired and unmotivated. Paging all couch potatoes! In crystal healing, Bloodstone is just what the doctor ordered to get you moving either physically or creatively.

It also assists us with challenges ahead by grounding us to the life-giving elements of the earth. This is especially helpful if you’re the type to think ahead five steps instead of being in the moment. Calm the hamster wheel in your head with the stabilizing effects of Bloodstone properties, which help return us to the present by removing emotional blockages and clearing the root chakra, the main energy center of the body. If everything seems to be going wrong, meditate with the stone while saying this affirmation to yourself, "I welcome all challenges and will overcome them." Sit quietly with the Bloodstone and gaze deeply at it while repeating this inspiring mantra.

Bloodstone Meditation

The best way to access the powerful and courageous vibes of Bloodstone is to create a sacred healing space free of clutter, to-do lists, cell phones, and anything else that might be a distraction. Make the environment ultra-comfy with a cushion, yoga mat, or blanket and set the mood with an aromatherapy lamp or scented candle.

Before you begin your meditation practice, clear and cleanse the energy of the room with your favorite incense or sage smudge stick. Hold the Bloodstone crystal in your hand and set your intention while meditating, a powerful way to manifest its healing properties.

If you have too much energy to mediate in a sedentary position, walking meditation is also an excellent way to replace negative thought patterns with more productive and creative ones that inspire action instead of paralysis. While holding the Bloodstone in your hand, walk through a forest or other beautiful and serene natural setting, and feel the Bloodstone helping to deepen and expand your connection to nature.

Created from a dark and moody combination of Chalcedony and Red Jasper, Bloodstone healing properties can be constantly accessed by wearing jewelry made with its striking colors of intense green with blood red or orange oxide spots. Even when life gives you more gutter balls than strikes, remember that challenges make life interesting and overcoming them makes them meaningful. As the ancient proverb says, "Your best teacher is your last mistake." All wounds heal with time...and Bloodstone.