Power of the Stones: Hematite - the stone of warriors and the Element of Earth

 Power of the Stones: Hematite - the stone of warriors and the Element of Earth

Hematite is known as the stone of warriors. Its name comes from the Greek word haema (haima), meaning blood. Already in ancient Babylon it was a mandatory protective amulet worn by soldiers during wars, and in the Middle Ages it was applied to wounds to stop bleeding and speed up the healing process. It is also called the stone of luck, because it helps to endure difficult situations in life. Hematite is very helpful in leveling diseases of the circulatory system and blood disorders, including anemia. It helps absorb iron and create new red blood cells, and stimulates blood production in the bone marrow. It accelerates bone fusion after fractures and treats inflammation.
It also regulates hypertension, prevents excessive muscle contractions and accelerated pulse. It treats bladder diseases and helps with spinal ailments. Moreover, it can also be used as an elixir for fevers. As a therapeutic measure, therapy with an arrangement of one stone on each chakra is recommended to balance the flow of energy. Hematite also provides relief from back pain if placed along the spine. As befits a warrior stone, it gives us strength, courage, endurance and calmness, especially in tense situations. It helps activate hidden forces so that we can meet even life's greatest challenges with peace of mind.

For the Spirit

It also works strongly on the spiritual level. Helps the shy, increasing self-esteem and confidence. It helps overcome compulsive behavior and addictions. It is associated with the base chakra, thus responsible for matter and security. It adds a greater will to live and develops reliability. It also increases reliability. It removes limitations that its owner has set for himself. It helps to find solutions to the consequences of one's own not always good decisions. Moreover, it makes it easier for us to accept life's mistakes as lessons for the future, rather than as a disaster. On the mental level, hematite helps concentration and the emergence of original ideas. It draws the mind's attention to the basic things necessary for survival. It is a protective and nurturing stone - it seals the aura field so that unwanted energies do not enter our sphere. It dissolves any unfavorable energies and prevents them from being absorbed. Restores a sense of control. It brings peace and harmony to life. It is also recommended to hold it in one's hands in moments of intense nervousness.