Hematite

Hematite is ferric oxide. It is opaque and black with a black silver, brown reddish or metallic shine. Its former name, Haima, comes from Greek and it means "Bloodstone" Hematite can be found mainly in the shape of kidney or flat crystals. In spite of the fact that its shine is of silver black tones, it really is red (striped red). When carving it, cold water is stained blood red. In the teaching of the chakras, this mineral is related to the Coccygeal Chakra (1st Chakra).

Hematite Gem Essence activates our being and it grounds us to the earth. It helps strengthen our self-confidence and it improves energetically the intellect.

Essence Effect on the Body: Hematite provides positive energy, in particular, for the blood, and at the same time it invigorates and refreshes the whole body. It has a balancing energetic effect and it stimulates self-healing processes. This essence also results an ideal complement for fasting and detox cures.

Mood: This essence transforms negative pessimistic emotions in vital positive energy. It allows us to be spontaneous and vivacious. It reaffirms the strength to overcome difficult situations and it increases personal courage. It dissipates prejudices and narrow thought patterns in favor of positive feelings and the fullness of universe.

Mind: With this essence we become aware of the selfimposed limits that constrain your spirit and diminish the available mental power. Now we can get rid of these obstacles and, hand in hand with feelings of freedom and clarity, our mental strength and our approach to clear objectives grows. Hematite promotes the courage to be here and now (not day dreaming). We feel that we are in harmony with ourselves; we enjoyed our wholeness and the growing confidence in ourselves.

Spirit: The intense regenerative effects of the essence are based on a stable basis that involves, among other things, purification and release of the aura from negative vibrations. The personal protection radius widens during meditation, so you can perceive that the relaxing and recognition capabilities are more pronounced, on the other hand, your sleep turns out to be more refreshing and uplifting. All the corporal and spiritual effects of Hematite essence are perceived as the fullness of universe.

Essence Corresponding Orchid: Füllhorn-Cattleya