African Bloodstone Meaning, Benefits, Healing Properties & Uses

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Metaphysical Properties and Purposes, Spiritual, Mental, Emotional and Physical Healing Energies, Uses, Chakra Energy, Meditation, Color Energy, Care, Cleansing, Charging, Programming, Legends, Fun Facts, History, Feng Shui and More...

 

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Keywords:

 mental clarity, decision making, intuition, passion, 

mental & physical energy boost, motivation, revitalize 

detox, cleanser, amplifier, powerful grounding,

master healer, protective, nurturing, good luck, abundance,

success, heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye chakra 

wood element

 

 
A F R I C A N   B L O O D S T O N E

 

• Bloodstone, also known as Heliotrope, was highly prized in antiquity for its stunning beauty.
• This gemstone features a rich, earthy green color with vibrant spots of red, earning it the nickname "Sun Stone" or "Christ's Stone".
• With its energy symbolizing the essence of life and birth, this talisman carries powerful protective and nurturing properties, making it both mystical and magical.

 

 

U S E S

African Bloodstone is known for its ability to dispel anger and negativity, acting as both a cleanser and amplifier. By removing negative influences and vibrations, it replaces them with positive, healing vibrations with a higher frequency. This natural gemstone also has the power to absorb and purify negative energies, making it a helpful companion in releasing grief.

Bloodstone is believed to possess magical abilities that can enable individuals to harness the energy of nature for their own healing. By utilizing the power of the winds or rain, one can potentially bring about winds of change or wash away sorrow.

Bloodstone is a nurturing mother goddess stone, helpful in easing misunderstandings or difficulties with mothers or mothering issues. It also assists human and animal mothers in the bonding process after a traumatic birth or one where mother and baby were separated for a time.

Bloodstone is a powerful gemstone that aids in grounding the heart's energy and reducing negative emotions such as irritability, aggression, and impatience. It is known as a master healer, providing relief from pain while promoting rejuvenation, endurance, and protection. This stone also aids in the circulation of energy throughout the meridians, the veins of one's aura. Additionally, it is believed to enhance courage, tenacity, strength, and energy, making one more resilient and determined.

 

 

W E A R   O R   C A R R Y

Bloodstone as an amulet of protection against threats or bullying, whether verbal or physical and for guidance to withdraw when appropriate and the courage to confront when needed. It gives you the confidence to face challenges, instills the courage to move forward, and carries encouraging, comforting energy.  

Bloodstone is regarded as a gem of noble sacrifice and can offer courage and solace to all who are called to give of themselves for the good of others. It elicits the highest, most altruistic character of those who wear or carry it. It is often worn as a good luck charm.

 

 

Bloodstone is associated with prosperity and abundance. It is often worn to attract wealth and financial opportunities, while also improving your financial decision-making skills, increasing the likelihood of success in business ventures.

Wear for strength when adjusting to new circumstances. Wear or carry Bloodstone to increase mental clarity and to aid in decision-making. It provides a mental boost when motivation is lacking and can revitalize the mind and body if you are exhausted.

Bloodstone stimulates dreaming and heightens intuition. It is marvelous for increasing creativity and cultivating a project from the idea stage through to actualization. It encourages blessings and prosperity.

Working with Bloodstone on the body invigorates the system, boosting energy levels and increasing endurance in physical activity

Bloodstone is a powerful conduit of the earth’s Life Force of birth, development, and creation, and of the power of nature’s constant renewal. It is a potent aid in nurturing, whether of fledgling family relationships or a new business venture. Bloodstone is perfect for keeping a venture on course, a project on schedule, and life on track. It is a talisman of physical growth and strength, and safety in travel.

E M O T I O N A L   E N E R G Y

Bloodstone carries a tremendous power to ground one fully in the body, in the here and now, and to enhance one’s capacity to function with strength, determination, and courage. It provides emotional support during times of extreme adversity and helps those who have been bullied or abandoned by others to regain their connection to the Divine; letting them know that loneliness and isolation are mere illusions.

Bloodstone teaches that chaos often precedes transformation and guides one in knowing when it is appropriate to strategically withdraw from situations, and when flexibility and taking the right action will help one remain true to one’s own path. Bloodstone calms the emotional body, dispels confusion, and enhances decision-making, nourishing feelings of worth, self-confidence, and self-sufficiency.

For those who are seriously ill, Bloodstone is an excellent talisman for facing the realities of physical mortality and death. Its powers of strength and courage allow one to look unflinchingly at the truth, even if the illness cannot be cured, and to move forward in the most appropriate ways.

 

M E N T A L   E N E R G Y

Bloodstone is a stone of courage and wisdom, noble sacrifice, and altruistic character. It stimulates the urge toward Christ's consciousness within the self and helps bring one’s true spirituality into everyday life in a grounded and real way. It is also a stone of mysticism, providing insights and the spiritual intuition of truths that transcend ordinary understanding.

 

P H Y S I C A L   E N E R G Y

Bloodstone has been said to boost the immune system and to purify the blood, neutralizing and eliminating toxins from the body. It benefits blood-rich organs, regulates and stimulates blood flow, and aids circulation.

Associated with birth and birthing processes, Bloodstone is a great ally stone for women during the childbearing years. It stimulates nutrient-rich blood and hormonal balance and is thought to help prevent miscarriages.

It assists in easing the birthing process, providing strength during labor and supportive vibrations so the baby travels easily through the birth canal. It is also believed to alleviate symptoms of PMS and menstrual disorders and to stabilize hormones through menopause.

 

S P I R I T U A L   E N E R G Y

Bloodstone grounds and protects the soul on many levels, heightening intuition, dispelling mental confusion, and keeping out the negativity and undesirable entities. Because its colors can change in different lights, it is regarded as a shape-shifting stone, teaching one to travel invisibly between the worlds and negotiate different realms.

One of its most important uses has been to gain admittance to the spiritual realms of the ancestors for healing the ancestral line. By dispelling negative patterns, it allows one to live in the present untrammeled by the past.

 

 

C H A K R A   E N E R G Y   C E N T E R  

 

The human body is comprised of multiple intricate layers, including the physical, astral, and spiritual bodies. Within the astral body lies a sophisticated network of energy centers known as chakras.

Bloodstone is an intense healing stone used to cleanse and realign the lower chakras with the heart. It is conducive to balancing the total body in order to overcome any distress or anxiety associated with the re-alignment of these energies. Bloodstone is particularly stimulating to the Heart Chakra and the Root Chakra (see below heart chakra meaning for root chakra meaning)

Green stimulates The Heart Chakra (Anahata) which means in Sanskrit: Unhurt, Unstruck and Unbeaten.  It is our (4th chakra) located in the center of our chest, close to our physical heart and is considered the most crucial. The Heart Chakra symbol has 12 petals, signifying the 12 sounds that are produced by its rotation. Its color is green, reminiscent of the combination of fire from below and sky from above, and features two triangles (six-pointed star or hexagram) encased in a circle, representing the dualities of preferences and aversions. It represents love, self-love, and governs our relationships.

(1st Chakra) Red and Brown stimulate the Root - Base Chakra (Muladhara), which means base, foundation, and root support. Located at the base of the spine or groin area, it is the link between the physical world and our internal energetic system. Its symbol is a four red petal lotus flower, with a square and a down-facing triangle. It provides the foundation on which we build our life - representing safety, security, and stability. (see below heart chakra meaning for root chakra meaning).

T H E   H E A R T   C H A K R A

 The Heart Chakra is our ‘Center Chakra’, with three chakras above and three below. It is the bridge between the lower and upper chakras, balancing the material and spiritual worlds and facilitating our emotional and physical well-being. Pure love opens the Heart Chakra, allowing us to receive, forgive and give love unconditionally.  This chakra is an essential component of our overall health, as it helps us to balance our emotions, cultivate a deeper sense of self-awareness, and build meaningful relationships with others.

 

P U R P O S E

 The Heart Chakra, is responsible for regulating our interactions with the external world, providing us with the ability to maintain a healthy balance between detachment and involvement. By fostering our decision-making processes, it allows us to determine what we accept or reject, and harmonizes our inner self with our surroundings. This chakra is responsible for the storage and distribution of Prana, the life force energy that flows through our bodies, and for maintaining the air element in our system, which is key to our ability to stay alive and thrive.

 

 

 

T H E   R O O T  -  B A S E   C H A K R A

The Base or Root Chakra is the most vital energy center in the human body. It is the foundation on which the physical chakra system is based. Balancing the Root - Base Chakra creates a solid starting point for opening the chakras above. In order to fully balance the other chakras in the body, you must heal the root chakra first. Our chakra system is always seeking harmony, if the root chakra is out of balance, then it will be difficult to address any of the other chakras and their potential imbalances. Yes, you can isolate and work with each chakra individually but it’s important to work with the seven main chakras as a whole system, along with the individual chakra..

 

The Root Chakra contains the Kundalini “serpent” and its powerful energy. While difficult to activate, when awakened, this energy manifests as a warm and electrifying spiral, uncoiling upwards, through and around the spine and stimulating each chakra along its path. It then emerges from the crown chakra at the top of the head. Although unattainable for most and definitely not for novices; this experience if ever achieved, brings about a profound awakening and a heightened understanding of the world we live in and beyond.  For those of us that do get to experience this, it is a life-changing step on the path to spiritual growth and self-discovery.

 

P U R P O S E

 The Root - Base Chakra keeps our Chakra system rooted to the earth and is the gateway for ‘Life Force’ energy to enter our body.  It is the core for all Chakra Centers and their proper functions, giving us strength and vitality as well as our physical and emotional needs of survival and self-preservation. The Root - Base Chakra acts as a stabilizing force and is essential for maintaining our overall well-being. It governs crucial aspects such as safety, survival, sex, and stability, providing a solid foundation for your physical and emotional state.

 

   

M E D I T A T I O N

Bloodstone is a marvelous aid for contemplation, prayer, and meditation, bringing calm, harmonious energy, beneficial for grounding and centering. It allows for a more direct union with the Divine, and opens one to the message within the stone to "be here now." It imparts the knowledge that turmoil precedes perfection, and lends practical guidance on how to achieve the attributes of harmony, adaptability, and strength.

 

F E N G   S H U I   C E N T E R

 

W O O D   E L E M E N T

 In feng shui, Green colored Crystals and Gemstones bring us the element of Wood.

The Wood element is associated with the energy of growth, expansion, new beginnings, nourishment and health. It enhances vitality, brings abundance, and keeps us growing physically. Green is the color of balance and harmony. The color of spring, renewal, and rebirth. It renews and restores energy.

The Wood element symbol: Rectangular

Wood element Solfeggio frequency: 639Hz - Heart - Communication, Relationships, Connection - A frequency filled with Love, Radiance and Positive Energy, Its the frequency of Heart...Vibration of our Heart Chakra.. It can transform the most anxious hearts into compassionate loving ones... full of positive energy...it attract’s love to you and it opens your heart up to self love.

Place Wood elements in the East and Southeast areas of a home, office or space. It is associated with the Family and Health area, and the Prosperity and Abundance area.Also use Green crystals to enhance any space used for eating, in the room of a small child, or in a place of your home where you are beginning a new project.

 

D I D   Y O U   K N O W 

The historian, Pliny the Elder, declared the sun could be viewed in a Bloodstone as in a mirror, and that solar eclipses became visible within one. The legends of Heliotrope grew to include the stone’s ability to turn the sun itself blood-red and to cause thunder, lightning, rain, and tempest. The Roman magician, Damigeron, in the 2nd century, reiterated these properties, adding that it could also predict future events by producing rain and "audible oracles." 

H I S T O R Y

Bloodstone was known in antiquity as Heliotrope, the Sun Stone. From the Greek helios, meaning "sun," and trepein, "to attract," Heliotrope signified “sun-turning,” and legends were attributed to this stone for the belief that when placed in the rays of the setting sun, or immersed in water, it turned the reflection of the sun to blood-red.

Bloodstone was treasured not only as a talisman of good health and long life but was reputed to bring its owner respect, good fortune, riches, and fame.

Its use for healing, and its connection to blood and detoxification of the organs, date back five thousand years to Mesopotamia. In many cultures, Heliotrope was dipped in cold water and placed on the body to aid circulation and transfer the power of the sun to prevent injury or disease, stop the flow of blood, or cure any wound. Its coagulant effect was renowned, and for this reason, ancient warriors often carried Heliotrope as an amulet of protection and courage, as well as its practical applications. Simply looking at a Bloodstone was believed to prevent eye diseases.

    

What are frosted and matte beads?

Frosted/Matte Beads are very soothing to the eyes and extremely soft to the touch. Their energy emits a calming, tranquil and pacifying feeling. Frosted/Matte beads have a velvety or frosted surface that have a soft, dusty sheen to them, as the surface has been etched to remove the reflective quality, holding the light within.

 

C L E A N S I N G   &   C H A R G I N G :

Cleanse = Eliminates Stagnant Energy.

Charging = Crystals need to be Charged in order to Replenish their Energy, just like a battery! 

Crystals & Gemstones function similarly to batteries, emitting positive energy at a specific frequency into our bodies, resulting sometimes in a tingling sensation. Crystals absorb and convert negative energy, but they have to use their own energy to create a protective shield, which is necessary for deflecting or repelling negativity. When we use a crystal, it will eventually run out of energy and need to be recharged, just like a battery. In its depleted state, the crystal may have also absorbed negative energy, necessitating cleansing and then recharging it.

 

C L E A N S E

Cleanse by running under Spring water, using Sage Smoke, Intention or place on a bowl of Earth mixed with light salt. Sunlight and Moonlight can be used as well. Always follow your intuition.

 C H A R G E

Charge by placing on or near Selenite, Quartz Crystal or Smokey Quartz. You can also charge by placing your crystals in Sunlight for 1 - 3 hours or Overnight during a Full Moon - place your crystals on a table by a window or on a windowsill.

 

P R O G R A M M I N G

Programming your Crystals & Gemstones involves setting your intentions and infusing the Crystal with your desired energy. To program your Crystal, find a quiet space, hold the Crystal in your hand, and visualize your intentions. Focus on the qualities you wish to enhance or the goals you want to manifest. Feel the Crystal’s energy merging with your purposes, and state your affirmations or intentions aloud. The vibrational energy emitted by spoken words holds great power, as do our thoughts, our crystals are tools that amplify and direct our desires and wishes.