Hematite Stone: It is an oligist, this in chemistry is Ferric oxide (Fe2O3). It therefore contains a high percentage of iron, which is good for the body. On the outside it is silver or metallic, but on the inside it is red. For this reason it is called the blood stone.
Hematite stone: History
It was used since ancient Egypt, for example, in this civilization amulets of this stone were left to facilitate the passage of the dead from one world to another. The Orientals, on the other hand, considered it a lucky stone in relation to legal matters and to ward off demons.
In Ancient Egypt it was said that it opened the way to eternity and for this reason a Hematite was placed under the head of the dead, sometimes in the shape of a scarab. The wise priests used hematite to cure hysteria, inflammation, and suppress hemorrhage.
Main deposits
The places where the deposits of this mineral are found are: Grishun in Switzerland, Elba Island, Tuscany in Italy, Piedmont and France. Also in towns in Spain such as Zaragoza, Granada, Asturias, and Seville. Deposits in Myanmar and Nigeria stand out at the gemological level.
linked professions
Among the professions that are linked, the ones that stand out are: athletes, nannies, surgeons and alternative therapists. Some professionals in these areas, those who believe in the power of stones, use the stone in workplaces.
bound sign
Hematite is related to the sign of Scorpio. For those of the sign, the advice is to wear a necklace with the stone to strengthen the energies and feel protected.
Properties
Confidence and self-esteem
Considered a strong stone, on a psychological level, Hematite helps shy women by generating self-esteem and survival instinct, it enhances willpower and reliability, and imparts confidence. Another of the virtues of this stone is that it helps to face the mistakes made and learn from them. It enhances self-confidence, clarifies thoughts and improves intellectual capacity.
Kidney pain
For kidney pain you can put it on the skin where the kidney is located and it will relieve the pain.
Alcoholism
Some specialists in stone healing also emphasize that the stone also has the power to help people suffering from alcoholism, thus collaborating in therapy allied to other medications prescribed by the doctor.
Suicidal tendencies
It is usually very useful in people with suicidal tendencies. For this reason, Hematite is usually a fairly powerful amulet. Additionally it helps to activate the first chakra.
Hematite is a dark gray stone with extraordinary gifts, for example it is used to combat insomnia just by placing it under the pillow.
Analgesic
It is a powerful local analgesic, anti-inflammatory, to massage and can remove, for example, a toothache. If you put it on the place of pain, the Hematite will absorb the pain itself, relieving you.
protector of the mind
It is particularly effective for grounding and protecting and for harmonizing mind, body and spirit. Protects the soul and links it to the body during astral travel.
To meditate
It is an excellent companion when you want to meditate. She will help you to concentrate although you must be careful with this point; you should only use it in the moments that you need to concentrate when it is really necessary. If you abuse this property it can make you feel exhausted.
Negative energy
It contains powerful protective, stabilizing and generating properties of a protective blanket around the auric field that prevents negative energy from entering it and affecting your energy and physical system.
Digestive system diseases
It is also used for diseases of the digestive system as well as breast tumors, ovarian cysts and prostate cancers. Relieves skin impurities, spasms, neck tension, back pain and migraines.
Ways to use it:
- You can use this stone as a jewel or wearing a piece of this stone. The important thing is that you carry it with you always, no matter where you go or what you go, this to protect you from all kinds of energies that do not suit you.
- Place a crimped Hematite hanging from the neck, to eliminate or prevent the evil eye.
- Put it for ten minutes a day in the center of the forehead (between the eyebrows), lying down and in a state of relaxation, to achieve balance between body, mind and spirit.
- Place a Hematite for ten minutes daily in the center of the chest at heart level, lying down and in a state of relaxation, to prevent or cure all kinds of blood circulation problems; of heart and lung origin.
- Put it on the navel, for ten minutes a day, lying down and in a state of relaxation, to combat or prevent diseases of the digestive system.
- Place it on the crown of the head, fastened with a handkerchief, for ten minutes a day, lying down in a state of relaxation, to reach the knowledge of the pure truth.
- Put it on the left groin, for ten minutes a day, lying down in a state of relaxation, to eliminate problems located in the spinal cord.
Combinations
When combining Hematite, we must take into account the result we want to achieve. Therefore, in the case of finding ourselves lacking in vitality, we can use Hematite together with rutilated quartz, Garnet, Moonstone, Ruby and Amethyst.
But, if what you want is to cure stomach or intestinal problems, you can combine Hematite with Carnelian Agate, Rose Quartz, Jade and Moonstone.
How to clean it?
To clean this stone, it is not recommended to submerge it because we must remember that it is an oxide, the most advisable thing is to put it on a pile of rock crystals, leave it in the light of the moon first (better full, because although the skeptics doubt, the moon has its own energy from there the tides) and then to the sun. And now you can carry it with you, in a pendant, on a bracelet or simply in your pocket.