Hematite

Grounding, Manifestation, Making the Spiritual Physical

Harmonize the body, mind, and spirit. Balance energy meridians and dissolve negativity. Accept the past and move forward peacefully. Feel strong and confident about who you are. Let Hematite encourage you to stand tall!

 

Chakra: Root

Elements: Earth

Numerology: 9

Zodiac: Aries, Aquarius, Taurus, Cancer

Structure: Hardness of 5-6 MOH

Crystal Origin: The largest deposit of Hematite is found in the United States. Other important deposits are found in Australia, Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Czech Republic, England, India, Italy, Liberia, New Zealand, Ukraine, and Venezuela.

Affirmation: I am balanced and whole as I ground Divine light energy into the physical realm.

 

Spiritual Healing Properties

Hematite is a phenomenal grounding stone and can help us to survive and thrive no matter the circumstances we find ourselves in. It is particularly useful during difficult seasons of life. Hematite encourages us to be honest and able to look directly at the source of our discomfort, so that we can make amends, heal, and move forward. When necessary, it will also give us strength so we cut ties with whatever is no longer serving us.  If the problems are internal, rather than external, Hematite helps us feel safer as we explore our Shadow Self. Hematite helps us to stay connected to our own bodies and the Earth while engaging in high spiritual work or energetic traveling. It gives us a warm sense of security, so that we feel safe enough to do the important work we need to do. It lifts away feelings of shame, confusion, and despair, replacing those energies with determination to do better and to play a positive role in the world. Hematite gives us a keen discernment so that we can know truth and act accordingly. 

 

Emotional Healing Properties

Hematite has a strong, soothing energy, which can be very encouraging when we feel anxious or depressed. It helps us to see the silver lining around grey clouds and to find the strength to try again. Hematite has a very practical approach to negative or overwhelming emotions. Before we try to understand or work through our emotions on a purely mental/emotional level, we are reminded to first check if our basic needs are being met.  Essentially, Hematite encourages us to parent our “inner toddler.” Have we eaten and are we hydrated? If it has been a while, are we just “hangry” – moody because our body needs fuel? Are we sleeping and exercising enough? Do we feel like falling down in a tantrum because we actually just need a nap?  Have we been hugged lately or had other positive social interactions? All of these basic needs play a HUGE role in our emotional well-being and attending to them has an immediate positive result. Hematite invites us to make self-care a priority. It reassures us that negative emotions are a part of life that everyone experiences from time to time, but if we act sensibly much of our distress will soon pass.

 

Mental Healing Properties

Hematite increases our self-confidence. It briskly removes any self-limitations we have placed on ourselves and shows us that we are more powerful than we give ourselves credit for. Hematite helps us to logically explore our motivations, and be very honest with ourselves. It is a fantastic talisman for anyone fighting an addiction or engaged in a lawsuit. It also helps us to acknowledge any mistakes we have made and to make peace and learn from the negative experiences. If our behaviour, either intentionally or ignorantly, has caused harm to others, Hematite pushes us to swiftly take responsibility and make amends. However, if we find ourselves getting mired in excessive feelings of guilt or shame, Hematite gently and sensibly reminds us that those feelings do not help us or anyone else. Rather than indulging in self-flagellation, it is far more beneficial to simply learn the lesson and do better in the future.

 

Physical Healing Properties

Hematite is highly recommended to encourage preventative healthcare, rather than waiting until the body suffers a crisis. Hematite reminds us that while common sense advice may not be very glamorous, there is a reason it works. Hematite helps us to assess our health habits around food, hydration, exercise, sleep, and stress and make sensible changes. It gives us the stamina to follow through with a healthy lifestyle, rather than bouncing back and forth between healthy and unhealthy habits. It also reminds us that perfection is unrealistic and that “good enough” is a reasonable goal. Hematite is a great talisman for anyone with anaemia or other blood-related problems who often feels tired and weak. It reminds us that our distressed feelings are directly related to physical processes, and there are simple things we can do to help our body, which in turn will elevate our mood. If the body does go into crisis mode, for example if the anaemia is caused by kidney disease or if the liver is damaged, Hematite helps us to stay grounded and swiftly take action to appropriately handle the situation before it gets any worse.