hematite

the name comes from the greek word for blood. heamtite has been used as an amulet against bleeding, and so is known as the “blood stone”. when arranged like the petals of a flower, it is referred to as the “iron rose”. native american folklore states that war paint made from hematite will make one invincible in battle. people in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries wore hematite jewelry during mourning.

colour/appearance:

gray-red, gray-black, brown-red, metallic gray

hematite is silver gray after it is polished. raw hematite is red.

sources:

brazil, china, canada, england and germany

cleansing:

on hematite tumled stones

planet(s):

mars, saturn

zodiac:

aries

aquarius

capricorn

element(s):

earth, fire

chakra(s):

root

best combined with:

feng shui use:

center (balance/grounding)

southeast (self-worth)

northeast (self-cultivation)

any negative direction (maintain sense of self)

physical:

stimulates iron absorption in the small intestine, which in turn improves oxygen supply to the body

draws heat from the body

helpful with fevers

increases resistance to stress and strengthening the body

it can be in direct contact with the skin, but results in inflammation for some people, so test it carefully on yourself before use

emotional:

hematite will bring tranquility and emotional clarity

it improves relationships, makes a bond between friends

hematite strengthens self control

spiritual:

prevents negative energies form entering the aura

harmonizes mind, body and spirit

focus, concentration, grounding, courage and balancing yin yang

dissolves and transform negativity

gives us ability to focus on inner happiness

increases intuition

locations and rituals:

wear while doing ritual work

if you need your personal relationship to be better, carry a hematite with you always.

in jewelry it is best in a ring worn on the left hand.