Bloodstones ... Instil Courage,
Comfort and Strength

Bloodstones are excellent stones for aiding you to feel a stronger sense of determination, as they help you to regain your personal power. These stones have strong metaphysical properties, and their vibration will aid you to find within yourself a deep sense of spiritual tenacity.

They will build courage and strength of mind, to do what needs to be done within your individual reality.

If you have been fearful or vacillating when you need to take action... the energy of these stones gives you the confidence to face your challenges.

They were known in olden times as Heliotrope, and were popular as they raise self esteem. It was believed that if you carried one of these stones you might avoid dangerous situations.

Bloodstone History

In the past there were various tales told about the stone. Some of what we have been told... this ancient lore... we now see has validity. Historically this stone was associated with the 'blood of Christ'... and with the legendary concept of noble sacrifice.

Those of you who use Bloodstones may find that it may stimulate within many of you, the urge to embrace 'Christ consciousness'... the desire to live your life in a way that is your highest and best... with honesty and integrity.

These stones were also believed to have magical and mystical powers... and they were reported to be an 'audible oracle'... meaning that they gave off a sound as a way of guiding the user.

The name Bloodstone comes from the Greek word meaning 'sun turner'.... as Pliny was said to have used a mirror made from Bloodstone to view eclipses.

Where Do They Come From

Deposits of Bloodstone have been found in Australia, Czech Republic, Russia, India, China, Brazil and the USA. They are a variety of deep green Chalcedony and in the past they were known as Heliotrope.

This stone is basically dark green quartz that has red spots or patches of red color within it and sometimes other colors.

These red spots are small inclusions of blood-red Jasper... or iron oxide. It is a March birthstone as well as being a very interesting stone. You can see within the stone the reason for the link with blood.

Why Would You Use Them

If you are feeling timid or fearful in any way.... these stones may instill courage, strength and tenacity within you. Their vibration will aid you to dissipate any confusion, and will assist you to become more peaceful and serene.

Bloodstones have a strong vibration that will repulse negativity from the auric field... and create positive energy as they bring your energy body into balance.

These stones work predominantly within the base chakra... but also within both the heart chakra and the navel or sacral chakra.

Their energy within the base chakra makes them strong stones for spiritual grounding... and they will assist you to live your life more in touch with the earth and its energy. This energy will help you to face challenges around the concept of death... and this is powerful, as every one of us will one day, have to face this issue.

Wearing This Stone

This is a stone that will benefit you to wear on your body... as its vibration has many favorable qualities. It will provide comfort and encouragement... as you find the courage to move forward in your life and do what you need to do. Its energy aids the emotional body... and works within the heart chakra.

Bloodstone jewelry is easy to wear as it is an interesting color, and some of stones have colors within them, that are very eye-catching.

Bloodstone rings and pendants should be readily available, from a variety of places. If you are unable to find jewelry... buy a stone and keep it in your pocket so that the benefits of its vibration will flow out into your aura during the day.

Once you begin to wear this stone and your enhanced creativity blossoms... you may choose to make beaded creations. You may choose to use bloodstone beads mixed with other healing stones... especially the lovely green heart chakra stones and the deep red base chakra stones.

If you are interested in these crystals... it is possible to buy many interesting and powerful stones from different sources. You will find it on the Birthstone List, as it is a March birthstone... as well as being one of the zodiac birthstones.

It is an Aries birthstone and a Libra and a Pisces birthstone... so you should be able to find jewelry made from this stone. Check out the range of different stones that are available, to see how you enjoy using them.

How To Use It

It is said to stimulate dreaming, and during sleep is said to revitalize you, so it would be a benefit to place one under your pillow. Their vibration may assist you with decision making... especially relating to spiritual matters... and this may be partly because their vibration will also help you to develop your intuition.

It is useful to meditate with them... as this may aid you to facilitate union with the Divine Mind. They will help you to develop expertise in new areas of interest... as well as being good stones for enhancing creativity. As the name suggests this interesting colored stone is a great blood cleanser and purifier.

They are said to neutralize and eliminate toxins from the blood, as well as aid your eyesight and help skin rashes.

Bloodstones are excellent healing stones, and within the sacral chakra they will not only assist the blood, but will also aid you to heal your bladder, kidneys, intestines and liver.

They are also said to be a useful adjunct in treatment of those suffering from leukemia, to stabilize the blood.

Combining It With Other Stones

If you are on the path of personal transformation... the combination with Moldavite will accelerate your growth.

Those of you who are working on developing your spirituality... might want to combine it with Golden Topaz... as the combination is very powerful... as it carries the energy of the golden pink ray that allows you to connect with the vibration of Christ Consciousness.

Cuprite, Zincite and Jet combined with these stones, may enhance and energize the sacral chakra and the base chakra.

Using it with Smokey Quartz, Black Tourmaline, Vanadinite, Black Obsidian, Apache Tears or any other type of Obsidian... will enhance not only the base and sacral chakras... but stimulate an increase in the spiritual grounding vibration.

In Summary

Bloodstones are a strong stone to aid those of you who having been going through difficult circumstances. They aid you to have a stronger sense of determination... and help you to regain your personal power. Their energy will give you the strength to do the right thing for your long term good and aid your ongoing spiritual journey.

They will build courage and strength of mind, to do what needs to be done within your individual reality. If you have been fearful or vacillating when you need to take action... the energy of these stones gives you the confidence to face your challenges.