Hematite
A dark-colored, shiny stone, hematite gets its metallic, mirror like sheen from the iron that is its main component. In its natural state, hematite’s iron content is covered in rust, earning its name, which comes from a Latin phrase meaning “blood stone”.
Health & Healing
With such a high iron content, it’s only natural that hematite has been valued for centuries for its healing properties. It is believed to ease anxiety and stress and work positively on the heart and circulatory system. Hematite’s main property could be described as “grounding.” It should only be used externally.
Wealth
Hematite is connected to the earth and is believed to be one of the best stones for finances. If you’re seeking a raise, promotion or other advancement it is a good choice to incorporate into your life. It also is a good stone to help with organizing thoughts and developing logical thinking.
Love and Relationships
Hematite repels negative, attention seeking behavior and helps foster an attitude of appreciation.
How to Use
Necklaces and bracelets place hematite at your pulse points, maximizing its energy. Wide, cuff style bracelets and choker necklaces work best, but bangles, pendants and strings of stones also work.
Placing it around your house helps dispel negativity. Placing it under your pillow can help those suffering from insomnia caused by anxiety and help dispel nightmares
Best Combinations
Since Hematite has earth energy, it is very effective in creating balance when combined with stones from other elements. Regularly combine it with stones that increase positive energy.
Is there a certain area where you should wear the hematite, if a bracelet on the right or left wrist and the same with rings? Is there certain things it is good for in the body and mind? Should it be worn all the time?
Hematite is used for grounding and protecting. Because of its high iron content it has been used it for circulatory problems, anxiety and insomnia. It is also thought to cleanse the kidneys. I wouldn’t suggest wearing it for extended periods of time. Judge how it’s affecting you. If you feel anxious at all, take it off for a while and only wear it for short periods, a few hours or a day here and there.
The left side of your body represents your inner self, were it there if you are feeling anxious. The right side represents action and helps with productivity and things outside of yourself.
Most suggest that you switch back and forth from right to left to keep one side from getting overly stimulated.