Bloodstone Meaning and magickal uses
Also called Heliotrope
A dark green stone flecked with red for courage, vitality, and protection.
- Intentions
- Protection, Confidence, Healing, Prosperity
- Element
- Fire
- Planet
- Mars
- Day
- Tuesday
- Moon phase
- First Quarter
- Chakra
- Root, Heart
- Color
- Dark green with red spots
- Hardness
- 6.5 - 7
- Found in
- India, Brazil, Australia
How to use it
- Carry it for courage
Keep bloodstone in your pocket when you need to face something difficult. Touch it, recall a time you were brave before, and let that memory steady you now.
- Support a fresh start
Hold bloodstone while you set intentions for renewed energy after a hard season. Pair it with a red or green candle on a Tuesday and name one small step.
- Add it to protection
Place bloodstone in a small charm bag with rosemary and an iron nail as a traditional protective bundle. Carry it when traveling or keep it at your workplace.
Works well with
Substitutes
History and folklore
Bloodstone was called heliotrope by the ancient Greeks, meaning sun-turner, because it was said to turn the sun red when placed in water. Medieval Christian legend claimed it formed when drops of Christ's blood fell on green jasper at the crucifixion, and it was carved into religious objects. Traditionally soldiers carried it for courage and to staunch wounds, though we use it only as a symbol today. Modern witches work with bloodstone for vitality, courage, and protection.
A dark green stone flecked with red for courage, vitality, and protection.
- Intentions: Protection, Confidence, Healing, Prosperity
- Element: Fire
- Planet: Mars
- Zodiac: Aries, Pisces
- Day: Tuesday
- Moon phase: First Quarter
- Chakra: Root, Heart
- Color: Dark green with red spots
- Hardness: 6.5 - 7
- Found in: India, Brazil, Australia
How to use it
- Carry it for courage. Keep bloodstone in your pocket when you need to face something difficult. Touch it, recall a time you were brave before, and let that memory steady you now.
- Support a fresh start. Hold bloodstone while you set intentions for renewed energy after a hard season. Pair it with a red or green candle on a Tuesday and name one small step.
- Add it to protection. Place bloodstone in a small charm bag with rosemary and an iron nail as a traditional protective bundle. Carry it when traveling or keep it at your workplace.
Works well with: Red Candle, Green Candle, Tuesday, Mars, Rosemary
Folklore
Bloodstone was called heliotrope by the ancient Greeks, meaning sun-turner, because it was said to turn the sun red when placed in water. Medieval Christian legend claimed it formed when drops of Christ's blood fell on green jasper at the crucifixion, and it was carved into religious objects. Traditionally soldiers carried it for courage and to staunch wounds, though we use it only as a symbol today. Modern witches work with bloodstone for vitality, courage, and protection.
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