Hematite Cluster

Quick Healing Overview: Hematite, known as a “stone for the mind,” encourages focus and concentration while improving memory and innovative thought. Hematite grounds and protects; it deepens our bond with the earth and gives us a sense of safety and security.

Birthstone & Zodiac Uses: Hematite is not a traditional birthstone. It is also not associated with a color birthstone. Hematite is often associated with Capricorn (December 22 – January 19).

For Chakra Balancing: Hematite is associated with the Root Chakra. The Root Chakra is located at the base of the spine and radiates through the legs and feet. When the spiritual energies of the Root Chakra are out of balance, you will feel flighty, disconnected from reality, and distant.

Crystal Color Energy: Hematite contains black color energy. Black crystals are very protective and offer you a retreat, the safety of being hidden from your enemies. Use the as protective amulets.

Associated Goddesses: Hematite is used in honoring Aradia, the Tuscany Witch Goddess; Ereshkigal, the Sumerian Goddess of the Underworld; and Hine-Nui-Te-Po, the Polynesian Goddess of the Night.

Feng Shui Uses: Hematite has Water energy. Water energy is symbolized by blue and black. Use these colors of crystals to enhance any space that you use for repose, calm reflection, or prayer. Use blue or black crystals 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.

Uses in Divination: Hematite is a stone used to clear and focus the mind. It will enhance memory and aid in clarity of thought. It is a “mind cleanser” and will aid in calming emotions to allow for rational thought and decision making. It calms mental stress.

Talisman Energy: Hematite is a Seeker Transformer Crystal. Seeker Transformers are talismans used when the desire is to find a way to transform a part of one’s life to a more desirable state. Seekers are used when we need some help to find a new path, a new approach, or in any quest to gain that which we desire but do not yet possess. When they possess the Earth Power of the Transformer, like Hematite, they form crystals that are excellent for seeking new capabilities that will transform some part of your life.

What Other Crystal Authors Think: Hematite was used by the ancient Egyptians as an amulet of protection against madness. It is sometimes called “the lawyer’s stone” believed to bring favorable judgments to the wearer involved in a court case. This belief dates to the Babylonian author Azchalias that wrote that the stone would aid in petitions to the King and victorious in lawsuits. Melody notes it is an excellent stone to bring about self-control. She also finds it to be an excellent stone to balance the body, mind, and spirit. Marguerite Elsbeth in Crystal Medicine finds it to be a calming stone useful in meditation. Judy Hall in The Crystal Bible finds it to boost self-esteem and enhance memory and clarity of thought. Robert Simmons in the Book of Stones reports Hematite is the best stone for grounding oneself in the real world and avoiding confusion. Several authors note it is an excellent stone for balancing the Yin and Yang of your nature.