Bloodstone: Meaning, Healing Properties and Uses in Feng Shui

When utilizing Feng Shui to balance energies and enhance spaces, natural crystals play an important role. Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, is a notable crystal to incorporate.

Its distinctive composition and energy not only add aesthetic appeal but also help increase and harmonize energy within the home.  During the consulting process for customers, Phung Phuong noticed that bloodstone seamlessly aligns with Feng Shui’s core principles of restoring properties and introducing captivating colors through stones.

Therefore, in this article, Phung Phuong will share the meaning and uses of the gemstone that i love, bloodstone, for your reference and application in the Feng Shui field to create a space full of vibrations positive momentum and harmonious energy.

Property	Description
Mineral Class	Chalcedony (a type of Quartz)
Color	Primarily dark green with red spots; can have brown or multicolored spots.
Chemical Formula	SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) with inclusions of iron oxides and other minerals.
Crystal System	Trigonal
Mohs Hardness	6.5 to 7
Luster	Waxy to vitreous
Transparency	Opaque
Specific Gravity	Approximately 2.58 to 2.64
Refractive Index	Approximately 1.530 to 1.539
Fracture	Conchoidal
Streak	White
Main Sources	India, Brazil, China, Australia, United States
Metaphysical Properties	Healing, boosting immunity, enhancing intuition, courage, strength
Care Recommendations	Clean with warm soapy water, avoid harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, and prolonged sunlight.

What is Bloodstone?

Bloodstone, also known as heliotrope, is a captivating gemstone with a long history and numerous properties that intrigue both gem enthusiasts.

Bloodstone is a variety of jasper or chalcedony, which are types of quartz. What sets bloodstone apart is its distinctive appearance: a deep, opaque green color with specks or patches of red, often resembling drops of blood, hence its name. This red coloring comes from iron oxide impurities, particularly hematite.

The history of bloodstone dates back thousands of years, and it holds a special place in various cultures and mythologies. It was highly valued by ancient civilizations, including the Greeks and Romans, who believed in its magical and healing properties. Bloodstone was often used in amulets and talismans, thought to protect the wearer from danger, and to control bleeding, which is how it earned its name.

In the Middle Ages, bloodstone was associated with Christ’s crucifixion, with the red spots thought to represent Christ’s blood. This association imbued the stone with religious significance, making it a popular choice for carving religious scenes and artifacts.

Bloodstone’s purported healing properties are vast. It is said to improve circulation, boost energy, and enhance vitality. It’s also associated with grounding and protecting, making it a popular choice for those seeking stability and a sense of calm.

In addition to its metaphysical attributes, bloodstone is also prized for its beauty and durability, making it a popular choice for jewelry and decorative objects. Its Mohs hardness rating of 6.5 to 7 makes it relatively resistant to scratches, contributing to its desirability for use in rings, pendants, and other adornments.

Geologically, bloodstone is found in various locations around the world, with significant deposits in India, Brazil, China, and Australia. The environment in which bloodstone forms can influence its appearance, with variations in color intensity and pattern seen across different specimens.

Meaning and Uses of Bloodstone

The symbolism of bloodstone is rich and varied. Its name alone evokes a connection to vitality, strength, and the essence of life—blood. In ancient times, warriors often carried bloodstone as an amulet of protection, believing it would staunch wounds and bring courage in battle. This belief in bloodstone’s ability to control bleeding has roots in both its appearance, which mirrors the blood of wounds, and in the ancient doctrine of signatures, which posited that herbs (and, by extension, stones) resemble the parts of the body they can heal.

Beyond its martial associations, bloodstone has been thought to possess powerful spiritual properties. It is said to encourage selflessness, idealism, and creativity, helping to ground and direct these energies in meaningful ways. Bloodstone’s connection to blood also ties it to life force and vitality, making it a symbol of rejuvenation and health.

Historically, bloodstone was associated with noble sacrifice and wisdom. In Christian lore, it was said to have formed during the crucifixion of Christ, when drops of his blood fell and stained the green earth, imbuing the stone with potent symbolic meaning and the power to protect and heal. This connection made bloodstone a revered stone in medieval Christianity, used in sculptures, seals, and rings.

In terms of its practical uses, bloodstone has found a place in both healing practices and personal adornment. In crystal healing, it is used to cleanse and purify the energy system, promoting detoxification on all levels—physical, emotional, and spiritual. It’s believed to improve circulation and boost vitality, making it a popular choice among those seeking to enhance their energy and overall well-being.

Bloodstone is also a favorite among jewelers and artisans. Its striking appearance, with the contrast between the deep green and the spots of red, makes it an attractive choice for rings, pendants, and other jewelry pieces. Its durability, thanks to a Mohs hardness rating of about 6.5 to 7, ensures that it can withstand daily wear, making it both a meaningful and practical choice for wearable art.

In the realms of meditation and spiritual practice, bloodstone serves as a grounding stone, helping individuals center and stabilize their energy during times of turmoil. It is believed to foster courage, teaching us to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and grace.

Bloodstone’s enduring appeal lies in its multifaceted nature—simultaneously a stone of health, vitality, protection, and spiritual grounding. Whether carried as an amulet, worn as jewelry, or used in healing practices, bloodstone continues to be cherished for its beauty, power, and the deep meanings it holds.

Healing Properties of Bloodstone

Bloodstone is a revered and potent stone, celebrated for its remarkable healing properties. Its deep-rooted history as a protector and healer makes it an indispensable gemstone for those seeking balance, vitality and rejuvenation.

Physical Healing Properties

• Bloodstone’s primary domain is the circulatory system. Its name, resonating with its red flecks, suggests its intimate connection with blood circulation and purification.  For you, this means enhanced blood flow, improved function of bone marrow, and elevated purification levels of the blood. By harnessing its energy, you may find yourself more in tune with your life force and vitality.
• If you are dealing with any blood-related ailments or want to bolster your immune system, turning to Bloodstone can be beneficial.
• Bloodstone’s potency extends to childbirth, offering fortitude and vigor to both the mother and the newborn. Furthermore, its deep connection to blood regulation can help balance menstrual cycles, alleviating challenges stemming from hormones and PMS.

Let Phung Phuong tell you a story. One of my clients has high blood pressure and regularly takes medication to balance his blood pressure. However, after she listened to my advice and wore a bloodstone pendant, her high blood pressure improved significantly.

To be honest, this was wonderful and unexpected, because at first I was just “using tricks” to calm her mind. But the results show that the use of bloodstone is more than expected. However,  Phung Phuong wants to emphasize that there is no scientific basis to prove the benefits of bloodstone in treating diseases. Therefore, you should go to the hospital to check your medical condition and get accurate advice.

Mental & Emotional Healing Properties

• Historically, warriors and heroes have been adorned with Bloodstone, a testament to its attributes of boosting strength, valor and resilience. With Bloodstone by your side, you can feel anchored and unshakable in your identity.
• If you’ve grappled with feelings of abandonment, isolation, or trauma, Bloodstone offers a resilient hand, guiding you back to a place of connection and trust.
• Beyond being a stabilizer for your mood, Bloodstone acts as a beacon of energy, rejuvenating your spirit and directing your zest for life towards constructive paths.

Metaphysical Properties

• Bloodstone zeroes in on your lower chakras, aiming to ground and secure you, ensuring a harmonious energy flow throughout. Its most potent connection is with your root chakra, which serves as your anchoring force, holding you steadfast against life’s adversities.
• Along with the root chakra,  Bloodstone nurtures your heart chakra, the seat of love, compassion, and trust. By addressing blockages in this chakra, you can transition to a state of profound healing, open-heartedness and boundless joy.
• With Bloodstone in your toolkit, you can dispel negativity, reduce stress, and usher in an era of smooth energy brimming with positivity and good fortune.

As you see, bloodstone is not just a stone; it’s a talisman that you can lean on throughout life’s journey. Whether you’re seeking physical rejuvenation, emotional fortitude, or spiritual grounding, Bloodstone offers a comprehensive healing touch.

How to Use Bloodstone in Feng Shui

You’ll find the rich green and red speckled bloodstone is the perfect gemstone to incorporate into your Feng Shui practice. With its grounding and energizing properties, bloodstone can harmonize the energies flowing through your space for an uplifting effect.

But you don’t know how to use it correctly, right? Do not worry! Phung Phuong will show you how to use bloodstone according to Feng Shui principles to maximize its benefits.

Activate Zhen, the New Beginnings Area

• Purpose: Zhen pertains to kickstarting new projects and clearing blocks. To pave the way for fresh beginnings, you may want to clear stagnant energy and move forward with purpose and clarity.
• Placement: Position bloodstone in the Zhen area of your home.  When standing at your door facing inward, imagine your home divided into a three-by-three grid. Zhen will be in the middle-left section.
• Benefit: Placing bloodstone in this area can help eliminate obstacles, enhancing your motivation to embark on new endeavors.

Activate Dui, the Completion Area

• Purpose: Dui is all about seeing projects through to their conclusion. If you often initiate tasks but struggle to complete them, this area needs activation.
• Placement: To locate Dui, use the same grid visualization. Dui is the right-center section. Place bloodstone in this area.
• Benefit: The stone’s energy can bolster your commitment, ensuring you remain engaged and driven towards accomplishing your objectives.

Activate Tai Qi, the Health Area

• Purpose: Situated in the center of the bagua map, Tai Qi concerns overall wellbeing. Your health and wellness impact every facet of your life, making this a crucial area.
• Placement: Given its central location, Tai Qi touches all surrounding bagua regions. By placing a bloodstone in this area, you can harness its grounding properties.
• Benefit: Bloodstone can stabilize your energies, anchoring you in the present moment and enhancing your overall wellness.

Activate Li, the Recognition Area

• Purpose: Li, associated with the fire element, relates to passion, inspiration, and visibility. It signifies the desire to be acknowledged and recognized.
• Placement: To find Li, stand at your front door facing inward and envision the three-by-three grid. Li is located in the far-center section. Position your bloodstone here.
• Benefit: Bloodstone’s red flecks connect it to the fire element, while its green links it to the wood element. In the elemental cycle, wood feeds fire, making both elements supportive in the Li area. By placing bloodstone here, you can invite qualities like inspiration and recognition into your life.

When you bring bloodstone into your Feng Shui practice, you open yourself to its powerful energies – inviting stability, clarity, drive and success into your life.

As you place bloodstone stones or decor around your home or workspace, their grounding properties will fill your environment with renewed motivation and focus.  Their protective vibes also instill courage and determination within you to accomplish your goals. With bloodstone anchoring your space, you’ll feel more grounded, directed and prosperous in all aspects of life. By working with its revitalizing properties, you can realize your full potential.

Phung Phuong also wants to share more, leveraging the healing power of Bloodstone can be achieved in various ways. Wearing Bloodstone as jewelry serves as an effective method to harness its energies directly.  Having the stone in close contact with your skin, whether as a feng shui bracelet that resonates with your pulse, a pendant near your heart, or a ring, enables the healing vibrations of the stone to permeate your body efficiently. This direct contact ensures that its potent energies flow seamlessly through you, aligning your aura with its harmonizing properties.

How to Cleanse and Charge Your Bloodstone

Cleansing and charging your Bloodstone is crucial to ensure it remains a potent tool for healing and create good feng shui. Just as you need rejuvenation, so does your stone. Phung Phuong believes that if you follow the steps outlined below, you can effectively clean and refill your bloodstone, ensuring it serves you to its highest potential:

Cleansing Your Bloodstone:

1. Water Rinse: Hold your Bloodstone under running water for a few minutes. As you do so, visualize any negative energies or impurities being washed away. Ensure the water is lukewarm, as drastic temperature changes might damage the stone.
2. Saltwater Soak:  Prepare a bowl of lukewarm water and dissolve some sea salt in it. Place your Bloodstone in the solution and let it sit for a few hours. The saltwater will draw out impurities. Once done, rinse the stone with fresh water to remove any salt residue.
3. Smudging: Using sage or palo santo, light a smudge stick and let it smolder. Hold your Bloodstone in the smoke for several minutes, ensuring it’s enveloped completely. The sacred smoke will cleanse any stagnant or negative energies from the stone.

Charging Your Bloodstone:

1. Sunlight: Place your Bloodstone in direct sunlight for a few hours. The sun’s powerful rays will energize the stone, filling it with vibrancy and life force. However, avoid prolonged exposure as it might fade the stone’s color.
2. Moonlight: On a full moon night, place your Bloodstone outdoors or on a windowsill, allowing it to bathe in the moon’s glow. The moon’s energy will charge the stone, enhancing its healing properties.
3. Earth Burial: Bury your Bloodstone in the earth for 24 hours. The grounding energies of the earth will recharge the stone, restoring its vitality.
4. Crystal Cluster or Geode:  Place your Bloodstone on an amethyst or clear quartz cluster or inside a geode. These crystals can cleanse and charge other stones by drawing out negativity and replenishing them with positive energy.

Once you’ve cleansed and charged your bloodstone, take a quiet moment to set your intentions with it. Hold the bloodstone in your hands, close your eyes, and clearly state the purpose or aspiration you want the stone to help manifest. This programs the bloodstone to channel its energy toward your goals.

Regularly setting these intentions keeps your bond with the stone strong.  Make it a practice to have mini meditation sessions where you visualize your desires and let the bloodstone’s energy guide you to fulfillment. Its supportive properties will align perfectly with your objectives.

Checking in with your bloodstone often is key to making the most of its power. As you go about your day, take a few minutes to handle the stone and reconnect with its stabilizing, motivating vibes. Let it be a reminder to stay anchored in your purpose.

Zodiac Birthstone

 

As an Aries, bloodstone is the perfect birthstone for you. Its energies nurture the natural Aries traits – courage, enthusiasm, leadership. Bloodstone helps balance your fiery passion with empathy and patience.

As a fire sign, you have an abundance of zeal and a drive to lead. But sometimes, when faced with obstacles or differing opinions, frustration can set in.  This is where bloodstone comes in. It keeps you anchored between your root and heart chakras. This allows you to lead with both compassion and understanding, realizing not everyone shares your approach.

While bloodstone deeply resonates with Aries, aquamarine is an alternative March birthstone. Its calming, oceanic energy complements Aries’ fiery nature.

In addition, bloodstone also benefits those born under Libra and Pisces. As a Pisces, you have a spiritual, idealistic side. Bloodstone grounds you so you blend mystical insights with pragmatic action. It prevents you from getting lost in pure abstraction. Whoever you are, bloodstone aligns with your essence. It brings balance, so you can boldly lead yet remain empathetic. Bloodstone allows you to stand firmly in your truth, while respecting others’ perspectives. Keep this stone close to fully realize all that you are.

Crystals Combinations for Bloodstone

Combining bloodstone with other crystals can amplify its healing properties and introduce complementary energies into your practice. And Phung Phuong regularly applies this in Feng Shui consulting sessions for her clients. Here are some powerful crystal combinations for Bloodstone that you can refer to:

1. Bloodstone and Clear Quartz: Clear quartz is a master healer and amplifier. When combined with Bloodstone, it boosts Bloodstone’s grounding and purifying qualities. This combination will provide clarity and enhance your overall vitality.
2. Bloodstone and Amethyst:  Amethyst, known for its calming and intuitive properties, when paired with Bloodstone, helps in achieving a balance between grounding and reaching higher states of consciousness. This duo can be particularly useful when meditating or during spiritual practices.
3. Bloodstone and Carnelian: Carnelian is a stone of motivation and endurance. Together with Bloodstone, it creates a synergy that invigorates your physical energy and ignites your passions, making you feel unstoppable in your pursuits.
4. Bloodstone and Citrine: Citrine, a stone of abundance and manifestation, can amplify Bloodstone’s properties of motivation and grounding. This combination can assist you in manifesting your desires while staying rooted in reality.
5. Bloodstone and Black Tourmaline: If you’re aiming for robust protection and grounding, combining Bloodstone with Black Tourmaline can create an unshakable energetic shield, warding off negativity and ensuring you stay centered.
6. Bloodstone and Rose Quartz: Merging the healing properties of bloodstone with the loving energy of rose quartz encourages not just physical healing but also emotional healing. This combination ensures you’re enveloped in love and compassion as you navigate life’s challenges.
7. Bloodstone and Jasper: Both stones are known for their grounding properties. When combined, they provide unparalleled stabilization, making you feel deeply connected to the Earth and helping you draw strength from it.
8. Bloodstone and Aquamarine: As you already know, Aquamarine is an alternative birthstone for March. Combining it with Bloodstone can bring a sense of calmness, ensuring a seamless flow of energies and providing emotional balance.

Phung Phuong wants to note that when combining bloodstone with other crystals, let your intuition guide you to find what works best. Trust how each blend makes you feel – your energy and needs are unique.

When searching for bloodstone to use in Feng Shui, you have to know how to identify real bloodstones. Look for stones with an intense and consistent green color, splattered with vivid red spots. Real bloodstone should also feel smooth and cool to the touch.  Inspect the stone and make sure the red speckles are integrated into the crystalline structure, not just surface coatings that can chip away. With an understanding of what authentic bloodstone looks and feels like, you can incorporate the real deal into your practice.

Overall, bloodstone is a versatile and powerful Feng Shui enhancer. With its ability to vitalize energy, activate prosperity, clear stagnation, and confer protection, bloodstone can elevate your space. Place it thoughtfully around your home and workspace to align the energies there with your aspirations.