The very fact that hematite stones are magnetic amongst the huge variety of metaphysical crystals that are non-magnetic indicates that they have some pretty amazing properties. Another important feature of hematite which cannot be neglected is the fact that hematite is an iron based stone. Surely, a huge number of crystals and semi precious stones have iron atoms within their structure, but in hematite stones iron is the dominant constituent. In general, we can say that hematite is a stone of healing, grounding, fortune telling, meditation, stabilization and protection.
Color and notable occurrences of hematite
If you have ever seen hematite you would probably never forget it, as the color of hematite is metallic if polished, with somewhat similar appearance as steel. It can be found in Brazil, USA, Canada, Australia, Russia, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.
History and metaphysical meaning of hematite
We can say that hematite is a rather strange stone, heavy, compact, quite unlike the other metaphysical crystals. Its very name is a mystery. In ancient times it has been called blood stone, which at first sight looking at a piece of tumbled hematite is quite mysterious. However, when this stone is deliberately scratched, scraped or polished it sort of bleeds and forms stains that appear like blood.
What are the metaphysical properties of hematite? Hematite stones are known to create a protective environment, a sort of reflective shield around the person who wears them, which makes them convenient for meditation. The created shield enables reflecting negative energies, thoughts and feelings to their source. This feature calls for caution, since likewise you negative thoughts can be reflected back to you. In meditation hematite nicelly combines with rock crystals as well as with herkimer diamonds. It is only necessary to put hematite on one side and rock crystals on the other side of the body. In this sense, hematite is used to ground down the energies and information, that come from the seventh crown chakra, that is from the higher spiritual and Divine spheres into the physical world.
Hematite can be also used for divination purposes. People say that one of the possible methods of foretelling is to put a hematite stone is such position as to reflect the flame of a nearby lit candle. One should relentlessly stare at the reflection of the flame and think about the question one would like to get the answer.
Hematite is a male stone. This is obvious from the excess of iron in its structure, as iron is a typical male element. It is a stone of male love which promotes creating a relationship of love, balance and peace. Some say this stone brings mental clarity, better focus and concentration, clear thoughts and develops photographic memory.
Crystal theraphy with hematite
On the physical level and in crystal therapy, hematite heals and recuperates, as well as regroup the forces within our organism after difficult times and procedures, such as anesthesia, invasive searches, stress and devastating moments of one's ego. It helps in regeneration of the skin. Hematite is a powerful stone to extract negative energies from the body. While holding this stone in your hands, visualize the desired healing process and then put hematite on on top of the affected area or tissue.
But what really puts hematite over all the other stones is the blood related problems. This is perfect stone for blood circulation problems, anemia, and bleeding. Likewise, it is very good for healing wounds and cuts.
Hematite cleansing and charging
There are some basic measures of precaution related to hematite, but above all avoid contact with water. Hematite can be charged and cleansed at the same time if put on top of rock crystals. Hematite stone itself can cleanse a number of other crystals and semi precious stones.
An elixir made from hematite is not recommended. Better is to put several hematite stones in direct contact with your skin. Due to its strength, combine it with some other crystals, such as for instance, rose quartz, herkimer diamond, rock crystal or others.
