BLOODSTONE

COLOUR
A mix of mountain greens, quartz, white and crimson/blood red.

HISTORY
Ancient Greeks referred to this stone as Heliotrope, which directly translates to Sunstone. It was believed to have heavenly powers gifted by the gods, especially when it came to healing all things related to the blood.  Even as we move forward into the Middle Ages, it was believed to be a noble stone, sent to lend its healing energy of strength to all those who are having to face their darkest days. Another little note is that Bloodstone has long been the stone gifted to warriors and heroes on the battlefield.

MEANING
A stone of courage and wisdom, Bloodstone helps bring true spirituality into everyday life in a grounded and real way. It has the ability to ground you and making you feel completely safe and unswayable in your own skin. When this happens, we suddenly have the ability to make decisions and feel self worth, and this makes Bloodstone a great aid to anyone who feels like they have struggled in life with themes of abandonment, loneliness and trauma from bullying, Bloodstone could be the amulet you lean on when getting back to your feet.

Physically, Bloodstone is said to heal things related to the heart and bring beautiful circulation. It’s believed to aid with blood flow, uplift the purification levels in your blood and lend a helping hand to give your immune system a boost.