Bloodstone

Color: Green with Red specks Composition: SiO2 Hardness: 7 Main Chakras: Root Energy: Strong, Supportive, Courageous Personality: Strong, Courageous, Calm, Passionate Qualities: Supportive, Circulating, Motivating

Spiritual and Healing Properties of Bloodstone:

               A great stone for cleansing the blood, and promoting vitality, bloodstone promotes physical and emotional health.  Bloodstone is often linked to male energy, and is sometimes reffered to as the "Warrior Stone".  It increases one's stamina and physical strength, especially when used at the root chakra, bloodstone gives the strength to overcome obstacles.  Meditating with bloodstone connects the heart chakra energy with the energies of the root chakra, and should be done before embarking on any new venture.  This crystal, because of its dynamic energies, is associated with the astrological sign of Aires and falls under the influence of the planet Mars.  Bloodstone gives the power to make things happen in this world, encouraging belief in oneself, and reinforcing committment to spiritual goals.