Hematite Meaning, Benefits, Healing Properties & Uses

 Crystal Guide

absorb & dissolve negative energy, protective,

transforms negative energies to positive 

balance, centering, calm, harmonious relationships,

boost self-esteem, enhance willpower & confidence,

 concentration and focus, grounding, anxiety, stress,

addictions, healing, manifestation & material abundance

Root Chakra, Water Element 

 

H E M A T I T E

  If you're drawn to Hematite, it could be a sign that you're in need of grounding. As soon as Hematite touches your skin, you'll feel more centered and calm with its intense but subtle vibrations. Feel its powers anchor you to the earth and provide a feeling of stability. As Hematite  works to rid your aura of negativity, some will actually feel the stone becoming lighter in weight.

 

• Uses: Hematite's calming and balancing properties make it an excellent stone for promoting harmonious relationships. You can gift Hematite jewelry to a loved one or keep Hematite stones in shared spaces to foster peaceful interactions.
  Hematite is a powerful stone that provides grounding and protection as it creates a protective shield around the aura, deflecting negative energies and promoting safety. 

• Wear or carry: Hematite is known for instilling courage, strength, and vitality within us. Hematite can dissolve negativity, boost self-esteem, enhance willpower, and impart confidence. It also highly stimulates concentration and focus. 
  Hematite offers grounding, protection, and emotional healing to those in need. Its calming and stabilizing properties are especially beneficial for individuals who may feel overwhelmed or scattered.

• Emotional Energy:  Hematite is valuable for addressing and overcoming compulsions and addictions. This gemstone highlights unfulfilled desires and helps with overindulgence and overeating, ultimately supporting weight loss and dieting. Additionally, Hematite aids in accepting mistakes as learning opportunities rather than viewing them as catastrophes.

• Mental Energy: Hematite is a stone known for its ability to clear and sharpen the mind. With its powerful properties, it can improve memory and promote clarity of thought. This stone is often referred to as a "mind cleanser" as it helps to alleviate emotional turmoil, leading to more rational decision making. Additionally, Hematite has the unique ability to convert negative energy into positive vibrations, making it a beneficial crystal for mental well-being.

• Physical Energy: Hematite is a natural gemstone crystal that possesses magnetic and metallic properties. As a powerful tool for grounding and balancing energies, it is thought to have numerous physical benefits such as supporting the circulatory system, aiding in iron absorption, and boosting overall vitality and strength. Additionally, Hematite is believed to provide some relief from joint pain associated with arthritis and aging.

• Spiritual Energy: Hematite is known for its grounding and protective properties, making it an effective healing stone. It can bring about harmony between the mind, body, and spirit, and can even protect the soul during out-of-body experiences. With a strong yang element, this stone can balance and realign the body's yin energy. It is believed to dissolve negativity and ward off negative energies from the aura, promoting peace and balance. 

• Chakra: Hematite stimulates the Earthstar and Base Chakras.  The Earthstar Chakra is located below the feet within the earth at a depth of 12 to 18 inches. 
  It is conceived as brown or black in color and is an excellent tool for creating and strengthening the grounding cord that extends from the Root Chakra through the Earthstar Chakra. When activated, it extends below the feet and can go deeper into the heart of Earth (Gaia) creating a solid connection to Mother Earth, allowing excess and out-of-balance energies to flow away from the body. 
  The Earthstar Chakra connects you to the energies of the earth, encompassing all living and non-living entities such as animals, plants, minerals, gemstones, crystals, the elements of Water, Air, Fire, Earth, Ether, atmospheric forces, the moon, and the cosmos. Through this connection, one can tap into their wisdom and healing abilities, derived from their physical and metaphysical characteristics. This range of energies and influences is vast and all-encompassing. 
  The Base, or Root Chakra, is located at the base of the spine and is the first chakra. This energy center is associated with your sense of security, family relationships and your feeling of home.  It acts as the root of the body and controls the energy for kinesthetic feeling and movement. It is the foundation of physical and spiritual energy for the body and is linked to your ability to dig in and feel firmly rooted in your life and the world around you. 
  If your Root Chakra is out of alignment, you may feel depressed, anxious, or even pain in your lower torso. More signs of an unbalanced Root Chakra are Increased distractibility, Feeling exhausted or lethargic, Feeling stuck, Increased feelings of anxiety, stress or depression and the inability to take action. 
  Reasons to align your Base or Root Chakra: When your Root Chakra is balanced, you can harness its power to provide a serene and stable energy flow throughout your body. This leads to a sense of being grounded and you’re at ease within yourself and your surroundings, alleviating any anxiety about your sense of belonging. With a strong foundation, you can confidently pursue your interpersonal connections and individual aspirations. When the Base or Root Chakra is open and spinning the physical body gains strength and stamina, and spiritual energy is rekindled in the form of security and sense of one’s own power. It often leads to independence and spontaneous leadership.

• Meditation: As Hematite is linked to manifestation and material abundance, you can utilize the grounding properties of Hematite by holding this gemstone during meditation or placing it in front of you. This will aid in reaching a deeper state of spiritual connection and focus on desired outcomes.

• Feng Shui: Hematite utilizes Water energy.  Use   Hematite to enhance any space that you use for repose, calm reflection, or prayer. Use it to bring the flowing energy of the water element to areas of your home and life that are focused on realizing your potential. Water energy is traditionally associated with the entry or the North area of a home or room. It is associated with the Career and Life Path area. Its flowing energy will assure a balance of energy as your life unfolds and flows. To keep your life moving forward towards your goals use the water element's energy at your front door.

• Work: Hematite is known for its ability to improve focus and concentration, making it a valuable addition to a busy work environment. Whether you keep a Hematite paperweight on your desk or wear Hematite jewelry, this natural gemstone can help you stay grounded and composed while keeping negativity away, during hectic workdays.

• Cleansing & Charging: Cleanse = eliminates stagnant energy. Charging = Crystals need to be charged in order to replenish their energy. 
  Cleanse by using Sage Smoke, Intention or place on a bowl of Earth mixed with light salt. Sunlight and Moonlight can be used as well. Hematite is susceptible to water, so it is best to use dry cleansing methods. Always follow your intuition. Using Odd numbers is always good for timing how long to leave…3,6 and 9 are especially powerful.  
  Charge by placing near Selenite, Quartz Crystal, Smokey Quartz or Amethyst. Can also leave in Sunlight or Moonlight for 3–9 hours.  

• 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.