Base Chakra | Heart Chakra
Bloodstone is a grounding stone that stimulates the Base Chakra encouraging physical and creative movement and getting energy flowing throughout the mind, body, and spirit. It is believed to enhance physical and mental vitality, aiding in circulation, strengthening the heart, spleen, and bone marrow. Bloodstone is also known to balance iron deficiencies, oxygenate the blood, and promote purity of the blood. As a powerful physical healer, it inherently speaks of life and birth, vitality and strength, passion and courage, making it a valuable addition to any gemstone collection.
Bloodstone has a rich history dating back to the Middle Ages when it was associated with the crucifixion of Christ. Its healing properties are believed to aid in the regeneration of cells and tissue, making it ideal for physical healing. Bloodstone stimulates physical and mental vitality, enhances creativity and boosts the immune system. It is also useful in regulating and stimulating blood flow, aiding circulation and assisting healthy bone marrow and treatments of blood disorders. The stone also provides spiritual intuition and grounding, clearing repressed and stagnate energy within the Heart Chakra and Base Chakra simultaneously. Bloodstone is known for its grounding and protective properties, dispelling mental confusion and negativity. Additionally, it is regarded as a shape-shifting stone, teaching one to travel between different realms invisibly.
INTERESTING FACTS:
• Bloodstone has been used for centuries as a powerful talisman, amulet, and healing stone.
• Ancient Egyptians used bloodstone to magically protect against illness, injury, and harm, and to increase their strength, endurance, and courage.
• Bloodstone was also used in ancient Greece and Rome for its healing properties, and was believed to stop bleeding and promote healing of wounds.
• In India, bloodstone is known as “heliotrope” and is considered a sacred stone, believed to bring good fortune, success, and happiness to those who wear it.
• Bloodstone was also used by medieval alchemists as a key ingredient in their transmutation experiments.
• In crystal healing, bloodstone is often used to help with blood and circulatory system disorders, as well as to enhance physical and mental vitality, creativity, and courage.
• Bloodstone is associated with the zodiac signs of Aries, Pisces, and Scorpio, and is the birthstone for those born in March.
• Bloodstone is found in various locations around the world, including India, Brazil, Australia, and the United States.