What is Bloodstone?

Bloodstone is a variety of Chalcedony. It is also known by the name aggregate heliotrope and is a hexagonal crystal system. The usual coloring of Bloodstone is dark green with bright red markings on the surface. It has an opaque transparency and is rich in iron. The meaning of Bloodstone is vitality and clears out negative energy.

Realign the Lower Chakras

Rich in iron oxide, fused with potent protective powers, and ever ready to bring a bright burst of vitality to the party, Bloodstone is a strengthening tonic for your lower chakras. This award-winning combination of the dark green Chalcedony and the dark blooms of Red Jasper come together to create the aptly named Bloodstone. As soon as you spot the glimmer of red and green your whole soul suddenly feels restored and you instantly feel the blood start pumping to your heart. Born again and empowered.

Sometimes called the Sunstone, the meaning of Bloodstone comes entangled in fascinating history. The Ancient Greeks held the Bloodstone as a gem with glorious powers. They referred to it as Heliotrope, which directly translates to Sunstone. It was believed to have heavenly healing powers gifted by the gods and most certainly when it came to healing all things related to the blood. Even as we move forward into the Middle Ages, the Bloodstone takes another mystical story under its wing. It was believed to be formed from Christ's blood. It was said that during the Crucifixion, a few red spots of his blood dripped onto the earth and turned as hard as stone. A noble stone, sent to remind us of the sacrifice and ever ready to lend its healing vibes of strength to all those who are having to face their darkest days.

Despite the evocative flow of the Bloodstone’s history, each branch shares a similar feeling. This stone is one of the most sublime healing crystals – both of the physical body and in the metaphysical sense. It can be used on battlefields to staunch wounds, it can invite health circulation and a heart that ticks as strong as an ox. It can also be used as an amulet for courage and protection and a talisman for those who need a little extra help in rooting down their lower chakras.

Bloodstone can be found across the globe – it has been uncovered in the mines of India, Australia, Brazil, China, Madagascar, and parts of the USA like the sun-soaked corners of California and Nevada, and the earthly pristine shores of Oregon and Washington.

For those who are ready to reconnect with their inner safety net, to strengthen intuition and let courage flow, Bloodstone has got your back. If you want to know more about the healing essence of Heliotrope, keep reading.

For those who aren’t smitten by the shine of Bloodstone, check out our Essential Guide to Gemstones here and find a gem that ‘gets you’. 

Healing Properties of Bloodstone

Protector, healer, and talisman to hold tight throughout life – no one can deny the strength of Bloodstone’s beautiful properties. From a hearty dose of courage and wisdom to unblocking the chakras so you can be in full and harmonious flow, here are all the protective powers of this incredible healing and spiritually soothing stone…

Physical Healing Properties

It's no surprise that where the Bloodstone makes its mark in terms of health and wellbeing is with all things related to the blood and beautiful circulation. One glance at the blood-red shades mingled with a dark green color and you feel strength course through your veins. From blood flow to the bone marrow and even upping the purification levels in your blood, this stone is known for its iron-rich connection to the life force that sweeps through all of us. For those who have any kind of trouble or trauma with the blood, this gem can lend a helping hand and give your immune system a boost.

It is also a stone that is commonly used when dealing with childbirth thanks to its ability to bring strength, courage, and vitality to both mother and baby during the big event. Being in touch with all things related to blood also means that this stone is excellent at helping balance out menstrual issues, getting your cycle back on track, and sifting through problems that arise due to hormones and PMS.

Mental & Emotional Healing Properties

It’s worth remembering that this has long been the stone gifted to warriors and heroes on the battlefield. Bloodstone healing is all about boosting strength, courage, and resilience. It helps by rooting you in and making you feel completely safe and unswayable in your own skin. When we stand strong in our own power, we suddenly become adept at amazing decision making and bringing into flower those buds of beautiful self-worth. For anyone who feels like they have struggled in life with themes of abandonment, loneliness and trauma from bullying, Bloodstone could be the amulet you lean on when getting back to your feet. This iron-rich stone is a supercharger when it comes to building emotional resilience and will ensure that you regain your connection to the world outside your window and can once more put trust and patience into a higher purpose.

Along with being a mesmerizing mood stabilizer, Bloodstone also works by boosting your energy and bringing brightness back to your soul. When our hearts are physically pumping stronger and our emotional worth is on the up, its like someone shot caffeine right into your soul. A new vitality floods every corner of your being and you are able to channel all your life-giving energy into the right direction.

Metaphysical Properties

Bloodstone is all about going to work on those lower chakras. It wants you fully grounded and secure so all that vital energy can flow from tip to toe. Where Bloodstone connects the strongest is with your root chakra. The root chakra could be considered something like our safety net. Its what keeps us anchored, grounded, and like the root of a tree – how we hold ourselves in place when the winds around us are blowing. Not only does Bloodstone beautifully strengthen that relationship with the root chakra, but it also works wonders when it comes to the heart chakra. The heart chakra is where our love, trust, compassion, and ability to open ourselves up can be found. When we deal with these blockages, suddenly we find ourselves in a space of great healing- open-hearted, quick to joy, and ever ready to stand in the light of what the wilder world has to offer. Bloodstone helps you to clear out the smog of negative energy, it says stress and irritability be gone and brings a smooth energy flow that is soaked in good fortune.

Zodiac Birthstone

Traditionally connected to the zodiac sign of Aries, the Bloodstone is all about nurturing and supporting that fine flush of positive energy that makes Aries who they are. As a fire sign, those born under the banner of Aries can brim with leadership qualities and even come with more than a touch of fiery passion. Bloodstone works by ensuring that the Aries stay riding high on that wave of courage without losing their footing. As Aries love to take the direct path when it comes to their approach, they can be prone to a touch of frustration – but Bloodstone keeps them connected to the root and the heart, more willing to show compassion and patience for those who need a different route. For those seeking an alternative birthstone for March which is also ruled by the planet of Mars, Aquamarine may be a great choice for bringing her easy ocean flow.

The stone of courage is also a healthy tool for those born under the sign of Libra and Pisces. Pisces are known for their connection to higher thinking and gleaming interest in the spiritual side of life. Bloodstone is a beautiful amulet for a Pisces to have close by as it keeps them tethered, grounded, and able to keep a realistic angle rather than falling into abstract ways of thinking.

If you are intrigued to know which birthstone would complement your zodiac sign, take a look at our guide to discovering the right gemstone for your astrological sign.

How to Use This Crystal

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Bringing Bloodstone into your life is all about welcoming balance, healthy perspective, courage, and complete inner strength (not to mention a ton of great health benefits too). Whether you choose to honor the stone in the form of fine gemstone bracelets or other amulet jewelry or if you opt to welcome Bloodstone into your home in the form of Feng Shui or a crystal altar, you are sure to reap the benefits. Here’s how you can make the most of Bloodstones magical properties…

Home & Office 

The power of Bloodstone can seep into every corner of your home when you choose to bring it into your Feng Shui practice. One of the most important functions of Bloodstone is its ability to completely protect a space. Similar to the strong protective qualities of stones like Black Tourmaline and Hematite, the Bloodstone keeps your home protected from negative energy.

Bloodstone isn’t a one-trick pony. Not only does it bring powers of protection but it also lends a strong energizing feel to the space. For those who want to bring a flush of vibrancy to their creative space or even to their office, Bloodstone can make you feel more productive and motivated to get stuff done.

Bloodstone can also bring that grounding energy into your home, making you feel safe and secure in your small kingdom. When we feel our space is a place of safety, we are better equipped to explore our senses and to tap into your spiritual side without feeling like we will be pulled away from the world beneath our feet.

Jewelry

Wearing Bloodstone jewelry is one of the best ways to make the most of this ripe and healing stone. The wearer can truly make the most of the Bloodstone by having it directly connected with their skin. When Bloodstone is pressed against the skin those healing vibrations can get directly to where they are needed the most. Choosing a Bloodstone bracelet invites it to beat against the pulse, a pendant connects with the chest and the heart, and a ring can also transmute all those healing vibes from tip to toe.

If you are looking for stones that work in beautiful harmony with the Bloodstone, you can pair this form of Chalcedony beautifully with Agate or the serene crown chakra powers of Amethyst and Lapis Lazuli. Obsidian is also a great stone to pair with Bloodstone as it shares highly protective properties. You could also look to other shades of Chalcedony like Green Chalcedony and Blue Chalcedony.

How to Cleanse your Gemstone

All gemstones are sure to benefit from staying cleansed and charged so they can radiate at the best of their power. Being a highly protective stone this means that the Bloodstone is a dab hand at mopping up negative energy and toxic vibes. Keeping protective stones cleansed is even more important as you want to make sure that those heavy vibes are washed away. It’s easy to keep your Bloodstone clean by just running it under tepid water. Many crystals love water to be as natural as possible so spring water would work best, but any water will work. For a really deep clean you can leave your Bloodstone in the soil to let Mother Nature get to work on drawing those toxins out. Leaving it in the earth will also work to bring it a renewed sense of charge.

Geological Properties

Final Thoughts on Bloodstone

The Bloodstone is here to bring your courage shimmering to the surface, to help you live a long and healthy life, and to keep your feet on the ground even when your mind is flying high. It’s a stone that manages to straddle that line between folklore and mysticism and straightforward thinking. We all know that to achieve personal greatness balance and healthy healing thoughts are everything and this is where the Bloodstone brings its clarity and nourishes every inch of your soul in confidence and calm.

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