Astromineralogy is an interesting science. Even ancient astrologers, magicians and healers noticed that wearing only jewelry helped one person or another to improve health, change character traits, protect oneself from trouble in time, and maintain clarity of mind and memory in the most advanced years. And to another, the same ring or bracelet, on the contrary, brought troubles and sorrow, harmed, pushed to rash affairs and reckless actions, led to insanity and death. Therefore, it was concluded that the properties of the planets, zodiac signs, and terrestrial minerals are related. A lot of time and effort has been devoted to studying this influence, and astromineralogy is no less ancient science than astrology and alchemy, whose teachings are called false, but in vain. And such a direction in medicine, as lithotherapy, arose precisely on its basis.
Bloodstone (hematite) - physico-chemical parameters
Consider comprehensively one of the most mysterious and influential minerals - the bloodstone. Its more common name is hematite. He keeps many secrets in himself both in terms of physical properties and optical characteristics. And if we talk about occult parameters, then
hematite stone is highly valued in esotericism
. Its
magical properties are enhanced by the natural talents of people in contact with subtle worlds and energies. The chemical formula of the mineral is Fe2O3. Simply put, it is iron oxide, iron ore. The crystal lattice may resemble the arrangement of rose petals in its structure, or maybe ordinary, traditional.
Bloodstone has a traditional metallic glass luster for iron, expressed in various breeds to one degree or another. The color is usually oily black, silver gray, brown, with various kinds of reddish blotches. The blood is opaque, rather fragile. If they draw a line, it will have a deep cherry hue.
Riddles of color and name
One of the mysteries that the stone of blood has endowed with mother nature is reddish blotches, thanks to which the mineral looks so bright and spectacular. By the way, in Greek, this word means "blood." Hence the so popular folk name of hematite. They actually have an ominous shade of gore bloody clots. Physicists and geologists have already explained the secret of their origin. However, from the time of early Christianity it was believed that these impregnations appeared on the stone after drops of blood of Jesus fell on it when it was brought to Calvary to be crucified. In memory of these tragic events, all hematites show characteristic reddish-brown spots. If the stone is almost black, it is proudly called
black diamond.Mysterious mirror
Saturated brilliance of polished rocks has excellent reflectivity. Thanks to her, the stone was bloody, until they invented the technology of making glass, often used just like a mirror. Therefore, another little-known name for the gem is speculator ("reflector"). Moreover, it was considered very useful to look in such mirrors more often. In the Middle Ages, alchemists and magicians believed that the stone has a bloodstone properties and the ability to rejuvenate, stop aging, especially women. One can imagine what kind of hype caused such rumors among the fair sex. Every beautiful woman dreamed of having at least a small hematite mirror, but they cost a lot!
Astrological parameters
As already mentioned, astrology is closely related to mineralogy and geology. Considering the stone from the point of view of esoteric parameters, it must be said that it is a good talisman-patron for people born under the sign of Virgo, Cancer, Scorpio. The governing planet is warlike Mars. Blood-stone properties are especially active (see the article of jewelry from it) on the 17th lunar day. The feminine name associated with it energetically is Raisa. It helps to relieve stress from a person, clean the aura. Mystical sensations are caused by a stone bloodstone (hematite) due to its dense black color. This is also facilitated by such a feature of the mineral as warming in the human palm. As if absorbing living warmth, he comes to life himself.
Stone magic
The first mention of hematite dates back to about the 315th year. The philosopher Theofrast tells about him in his writings. According to the opinion of Indian magicians, a stone should be considered the personification of wisdom, courage, vitality. There is still an opinion in the East that one who constantly has a blood-stained man has a strong will and is able to maintain optimism, the presence of mind in the most extreme situations. The wise men, sages, magicians, and warlocks of Europe considered him as their stone. In ancient manuscripts, you can read that no
unclean force penetrates through a circle drawn by a bloody blood
, be it demons, ghosts, or other otherworldly forces. Therefore, the occultists and mediums resorted to its protection during their mysterious rituals. And now practicing healers, astrologers, psychics, healers are trying to acquire a magical mineral.
Myths and legends of hematite. Legend 1: a panacea for sexual coldness
With one of the myths associated with the name of Christ, we have already met. However, there are many other equally interesting beliefs associated with stone. And they all rely on red spots, which have become a kind of calling card of the mineral. It was assumed that a stone of blood was very good and useful for love and passion. Wearing it kindles the desire of both men and women, enhances sexual desire, aggravates perception, allows you to feel the partner’s energy, tune in to him. Even people with a low level of libido become more able to experience carnal, as they once said, pleasures, and their temperament grows noticeably. Needless to say, how valuable is the stone-bloody properties for women! Dear ladies, think of them, choosing a gift or just a souvenir for your dear beloved! You want to have a tireless, hot, gentle man next to you?
Myths and legends of hematite. Legend 2: A Ward For Warriors
The second legend is based on all the same mythical drops of blood that are the main decoration of the stone. Men, primarily those who chose the profession of a warrior, considered hematite to be their main talisman. They were not neglected by those who, by the will of fate, had to come up with weapons in their hands on the battlefield. It was believed that if a piece of mineral was spoken with special prayers and secret words, and then sewn into clothes, hidden in shoes, simply hung around the neck, the soldier would survive long difficult trips, the enemy weapons would not touch him during battles, and if he injured, it's easy. And the son, husband, brother will surely return to his home, to his homeland. In the times of Ancient Rome, the legionnaires, speaking on campaigns, did not forget to take as a talisman a statue of Lara - the spirit that guards the home (the brownies perform this function in our country). He should have brought him back to the doorstep.
Myths and legends of hematite. Legend 3: the protector of the little ones
In the magical and protective forces of the bloodsucker, they also firmly believed in Russia. Here it was used to protect young children from the evil eye, foreign influence, harmful influence. There was a popular belief that even a small nugget or a piece of it would not allow a child to bewitched, to spoil. They also tried to hang hematite over the cradles or cots of the babies. Why, you ask? And in order for the baby to fall less, and even if it falls, then so as not to get hurt badly, not to the point of blood. Typically, such amulets were stored in families and inherited. Thus, the pebble retained and accumulated positive protective energy, which increased its effectiveness.
Hematitis treatment
As mentioned above, the following properties are attributed to the bloodsucker: to balance the mood, quench and dull anger, groundless anxiety. It would be nice to wear it for people prone to depression, decadence, mental changes. As for energy, hematite is very useful for those who have a lack of it, a lack of vitality, and a decline in spirit. The mineral attracts external energy to its owner, accumulates it, saves it, and allows a person to dispose of it at its discretion. This is the first. Secondly, hematite is often called the "iron kidney". It has a positive effect on the hematopoietic system, restores the organs responsible for the same fluid in whose honor it is named. In the old days, blood diseases were treated with the help of stone, and this is done now. It was used to get rid of abscesses, cleaned veins and blood vessels from blockages. In modern lithotherapy, in addition to the aforementioned ailments, hematitis stops external and internal bleeding, treats sexual and hormonal disorders. Blood therapy is used to restore the normal functioning of the pelvic organs, urogenital system. It stimulates potency, helps to normalize sexual disorders, and prevents their manifestations. In addition, stone can increase blood pressure. Therefore, it is not recommended to wear it constantly to hypertensive patients.
The connection of hematite with chakras
Eastern medicine believes that in the human body there are 7 chakras - the most important points located on the spine. They are the nodes of nerves connected to the blood and lymph vessels. It is in them that it accumulates, i.e. energy is collected, accumulated, which is necessary for us to live, they generate it. The bloodstone is associated with the two most important chakras - the “sacred”, located below the navel, and the sacral, “supporting”. It supports and strengthens them, stimulates the filling of blood.
Original and fake
Suppose you want to buy hematite for yourself or someone as a gift. This is where the real difficulties begin. According to people who are well versed in stones, it is difficult to find a genuine mineral. With hands or even in esoteric shops, alas, they will offer you a good but a fake. And she, of course, does not possess any special qualities. Therefore, the question of where to buy a bloodstone, perhaps the answer is: in a jewelry store. It is desirable in a large, working for several decades. Or in an institution that sells antiques. In a pawnshop where things are evaluated by specialists, including jewelers. One of the main indicators of the authenticity of the blood - it warms up on the human body. And all his fakes remain cold. People with heightened feelings, for example, mediums, among other things, can feel another property of the stone - a powerful energy charge. But, unfortunately, most of us do not have such talents.
Here he is - an amazing hematite-bloody!