Bloodstone is considered a stone of persistent, strong people. It is necessary to wear it in silver. Hematite was attributed properties to help with wounding, to stop bleeding, to treat tumors. It is believed that hematite is able to reduce eye sores and heal them, like a medicine, it will help with the involuntary eruption of the seed. In addition, the mineral is attributed to the properties of treating nerve diseases, genito-urinary disorders, especially in men. People who wear jewelry from this mineral and have nothing to do with magic, do not threaten anything, but they will not bring happiness either.
Applications. Hematite is one of the most important iron ores. Powder pure varieties are used to make red pencils and paints.
The main deposits are Ukraine, Russia, Switzerland, USA, Italy.
Healing and magical properties of hematite
Medical properties. Since antiquity the opinion has been circulating that the mineral is capable of purifying blood, strengthening the blood-cleansing organs - the liver, spleen, kidneys. It is recommended to put it on organs with weak blood circulation.
Magical properties. This stone in ancient times was considered the strongest magic amulet. These properties of hematite were noted in the ancient treatise on precious stones, which was written by Azhaliy of Babylon for the Pontus king Mithridates (who died in 63 BC).
The priestesses of Isis in ancient Egypt decorated themselves with hematite when they performed rituals. They believed that the mineral would protect them from the dark forces, protect the goddess, who descends to Earth during the rite.
Honored him as a magical talisman in ancient Rome and ancient Greece.
It is also known that when the Roman legionaries went on an aggressive expedition, they took with them items made of this stone (most often it was a figurine of a house god), because they were sure that hematite would give them courage and masculinity. Hematite reached a peak of popularity in the Middle Ages, when magicians, alchemists and magicians could not do without it. In the books that described the magic rituals, the mineral was an indispensable attribute of these actions. With the help of this mineral they communicated with the souls of the deceased, summoned spirits of the elements, defended themselves against evil forces.
There is an opinion that a mineral is able to protect its master from any astral attacks, to open the world to a man from an entirely new side, will help decipher the signs that are sent to the people of the universe. Cancers and Scorpios astrologers especially recommend to wear this mineral. Strongly contraindicated stone Devas, Pisces and Gemini. Well, the rest of the signs should be worn only if they are associated with magic.
Amulets and talismans. The hematite serves the men, especially the warriors, as he is able to give the owner courage and courage. In ancient times pieces of hematite were sewn into clothes, hid in shoes, hung around the neck. The conspiracy plotter on the mineral made warrior going to war and believed that he would help him to return home safe and sound, and in addition, he would weaken the strength of the enemy. As a talisman, hematite can be used by women. He will help them in the beginnings of any enterprise and in professional training. This mineral can only be cured in silver. Happiness will come if the man wears hematite on the index finger of the right, and the woman on the index finger of the left hand.