Bloodstone Gemstone meaning by Rev. Carol A. Ingle (Raven)

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Bloodstone Gemstone meaning

Bloodstone (also called heliotrope) is green with distinctive red spots that resemble blood, giving this stone its name. The bloodstone was used to stop bleeding especially nosebleeds.

There is a legend that says the bloodstone was formed from the blood of Christ dripping on the green earth and solidifying. It was also called heliotrope by the Greeks and was thought to bring change. The bloodstone has been used as an amulet to protect against the evil eye. Bloodstone is the symbol of justice.

Healing properties of bloodstone

The bloodstone is used for circulation of all energy in the body and helps to remove energy blocks. Bloodstone is used in the alignment of all the centers of the body. A healer must do this alignment while the patient lies on his stomach. It also aids in the circulation of blood. It is good to have several pieces of Bloodstone in the home to increase the flow of life energy.

Sources of bloodstone

Locations where bloodstone can be found include India, Brazil, China, Australia, and the United States.

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Color:	Green with red and yellow flecks
Hardness:	7.0
Mineral Class:	Oxide, Quartz Group
Crystal Structure:	Trigonal

Tailsman Bloodstone is also known as Heliotrope.  The name Heliotrope is derived from the Greek words meaning "sun" and "turning" because of a notion that when the stone is immersed in water it would turn the sun red.  Polished stones were escribed as reflecting the sun.  The more common name of Bloodstone was derived by the stone's appearance; usually a very dark green with splotches or veins of red resembling droplets of blood. Bloodstone, sometimes called Blood Jasper in the trade, is not quite a jasper but rather a dark green Chalcedony which is a cryptochrystalline variety of Quartz, and which contains inclusions of red to brown.  Although the color is not consistent, the red spots are caused by iron oxide and the green color is from chlorite particles or Hornblende needles.  Bloodstone is primarily found and mined in India, Australia, United States, Germany, Scotland, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, and Russia.  Chalcedony is the variety name given to fine cryptocrystalline Quartz, of which Bloodstone is one.  In this variety, crystals are too small to be seen with the unaided eye or even with an ordinary microscope.  Instead, the crystallinity is determined with the use of an electron microscope.  Chalcedony occurs in almost any color or combination of colors.  Varieties include Agate (colored bands), Moss Agate (milky-white background with dendritic green or brown inclusions), Carnelian (orange to reddish brown), Sard (light to dark brown), Chrysoprase (apple green), Tiger's Eye (banded yellow-brown), Flint or Chert (white, dull gray, or black), Jasper (opaque red), and of course Bloodstone or Heliotrope (green with red flecks).  Today, finely powdered Bloodstone is used as an aphrodisiac and medicine in India.   Bloodstone (also called heliotrope) is dark green with distinctive red spots that resemble blood, giving this stone its name. The red spots are due to the presence of iron oxides in the mineral. Sources of Bloodstone Locations where bloodstone can be found include India, Brazil, China, Australia, and the United States. Bloodstone meaning in folklore Bloodstone is considered a powerful healing stone with many magical properties. In ancient folklore, bloodstone was said to give off audible sounds as a guide. It gives one the ability to banish evil and negativity of all kinds. Ancient Christianity held the belief that the blood of Christ dripped from the cross onto a dark green stone, thus creating bloodstone. Healing properties of Bloodstone Bloodstone is used to aid in circulation of all energy in the body and helps to remove energy blocks. blood cleanser stimulates immune system to fight infections detoxifies ancient egyptians used bloodstone to treat tumours   Metaphysical Properties: Astrological Sign(s): Pisces, Aries Root Chakra. "Stone of Courage" Increases physical strength. Centers and grounds. Healing. Calms anxieties. Invisibility. Guards against deception. Past life exploration. Increases self-esteem and self-appreciation. Promotes love of family. Enhances wealth. Legal matters and business. *Gives physical aid in treating: Blood disorders, anemia, and circulation. Detoxifying.  Strengthens immune system.   Relieves menstrual and menopausal symptoms.  Liver, kidneys, bone marrow and intestines.  Heart. *NOTE:  Stone therapy should NOT take the place of medical evaluation and procedures, and should be used merely to enhance one's health and well-being. My own thoughts and experiences: Whenever in the company of Bloodstone, it is not unusual to feel a strong vital force; something which reaches into the far recesses of our ancestry, while at the same time piercing straight into your very own core.  Looking at the "bloodlines" or rich red spots on an otherwise deep field of dark earthy green, you can almost feel the stone pulsate with the life force inherent in us all. Although another excellent healing and grounding stone, I have three names for Bloodstone... "the Rock of Ages"... "the Now & Then" stone... and "the Motivator"... all of which I feel tap into this stone's more emphatic qualities.  In regard to the first, this stone can help you reconnect with your ancestral line and the Ancients.  For the second, it can simultaneously connect your present thoughts or feelings (your Now) to those who came before you (their Then), integrating the two so that you come to know no space and time between you and the Ancestors.  Here you may reach into the treasure chest of deep-seated knowledge and pull forth the necessary healing and/or proper judgments in answer to your questions.  As "the Motivator," Bloodstone possesses the uncanny ability to swiftly reach the root of an issue by bringing you abruptly to the core of whatever issue is in your Now; it enhances your perception of the "fight or flight" survival syndrome; and finally, it bestows whatever fire, courage or resolve is needed to move you into beneficial action. It is a beneficent Mother Dragon of stones.  Listen closely and let her take you on the journey through time.  But be prepared to visit the intense realms of both Fire and Earth I found this article on http://www.controverscial.com/Bloodstone.htm

Anniversary stone:	45, 55
Birthstone:	March, December
Zodiac signs:	Aries, Pisces, Scorpio
Planetary Stone:	Mars
Chakra:	First Chakra - Base of Spine