Hematite

Hematite is one of the most grounding and stabilizing of all stones, It’s known as the stone of “confidence and self-worth”. Hematite is believed to be capable of dissolving negativity and is very useful for creating peaceful, loving relationships. Most grounding of all the gemstones, reduces stress and combats insomnia. Energizing and vitalizing. Enhances personal magnetism. Hematite was a sacred stone used by the warriors of ancient Rome and Greece as an amulet to protect against wounds, and to increase courage on the battlefield.

Hematite has a positive effect on the bloodstream. It activates the spleen. It increses your resistance to stress. It helps to circulate oxygen through out the body. It strengthens the physical and etheric bodies and is energizing and vitalizing. It enhances personal magnetism, optimism, will and courage. It is a powerful stone for those attracted to it.

Chemical Composition: Iron Oxide

Hardness: 5-6

Metaphysical Properties:

Corresponding Astrological signs: Aries and Aquarius

Color: Black over red
Chakra: Earth Chakra

• Enhances mental activity.
• Enhances concentration, mental clarity, reason, memory, ability to study.
• Balances yin/yang energies and emotions.
• Dissolves negativity. Grounding.
• Grounds and stabilizes one's incarnation into the earth plane.
• Heals karmic anger and rage, heals those who were warriors in past lives and in this life.
• Supports facing and healing the shadow side of the self.
• Fosters peace and nonaggression.
• Stops bleeding and hemorrhaging, prevents excessive bleeding in childbirth, helps menstrual flooding