Hematite - Magical & Medicinal Correspondence
HEMATITE CORRESPONDENCE
It is especially useful for grounding after meditations or rituals. This is because it helps to strengthen the connection with the Earth element, and provides safety, security, and endurance.
Hematite is also useful for concentration, as it further enhances your mental performance and makes you stay focused.
For some persons, hematite is a tool for good luck, especially in legal cases.
It also wields some effects on the physical body, by helping to balance the nervous system, as well as on your mental health by boosting your self-esteem.
It is used to help keep the body balanced and to assist with breathing deeply.
Hematite is known as an excellent grounding stone
It aids in blood conditions, enhances and regulates supply of the blood in the body. Helps with assimilation of iron and creation of blood cells.
Treats cramps and assist with healing fractures.
Hematite is a very strong crystal for supporting the mind.
It enhances willpower, survivability and boosts confidence.
It aids in overcoming all kind of addictions and compulsive behaviors.
widely used today in jewelry, such as bracelets and anklets, to help soothe the symptoms of arthritis
It gets its name from the Greek word for “blood,” because the stone turns red in powdered form. This characteristic is hinted at in another name for the stone, “iron rose.” In fact, the powdered form of hematite was used as one of the earliest pigments in ancient cave paintings.
Hematite’s calming, grounding energy can be experienced as noticeably “heavy,” and it is one of the easiest stones to sense immediately upon holding it.
It draws focus away from the mind and into the body, helping you stay connected to the earth and in the present moment. Once we are grounded and centered, it’s easier to handle tasks that require mental organization, such as mathematics and logical thinking.
Hematite decreases negativity, further helping to integrate mind, body, and spirit, and enhances self-confidence and self-esteem.
Magically, hematite is used for protection, divination, and psychic awareness.
It can be placed in the corners of a room, or even in the corners of a yard, to protect the space from negativity.
It’s good for grounding during spiritual work, keeping you connected to the Earth plane during your astral journey so that reintegrating into consensual reality is an easier, smoother process.
Many Witches use hematite in spellwork related to confidence and willpower, and solving complex problems.
As a divination tool, you can hold a large piece of hematite near a candle and watch the images created by the flame’s reflection in the surface.
Of course, it’s also great for preparing for magic.
If you’re wanting to do some spellwork but are unable to get yourself in the right “mental space,” try meditating while holding or wearing hematite for several minutes to calm the energy of the distracted mind.
Key Words: Grounding, Protection, Clearing, Stability
SOURCES
Elisabeth Ascott; Pagan Institute, . Wicca Crystal Spells: A Complete Guide to Practice Wiccan Magic and Rituals using the 22 Most Powerful Crystals and Gemstones. Including Wiccan Spells for Stress-relief and Conflicts Resolution
Ian Townsend in Crystal Healing: Charge Up Your Mind, Body And Soul - Beginner's Journey (Crystal Healing For Beginners, Chakras, Meditating With Crystals, Healing Stones, Crystal Magic, Power of Crystals Book 1)
Lisa Chamberlain in Wicca Magic Starter Kit: Candle Magic, Crystal Magic, and Herbal Magic (Wicca Starter Kit Series)
