How do you cleanse hematite

Throughout history, Hematite has been known as a stone of great healing power and also for its ability to serve as a protective cloak. The Iron Rose as it was sometimes called has long left an impression on the earth. Far back in history, the stone was considered to be an early form of a mirror thanks to its reflective sheen. It was also ground down into powdered pigment for artists — even used by prehistoric man for etching his ideas on the walls of caves.

It was smeared onto the faces of Native Americans and used as war paint. This is obvious from the excess of iron in its structure, as iron is a typical male element. It is a stone of male love which promotes creating a relationship of love, balance and peace.

Some say this stone brings mental clarity, better focus and concentration, clear thoughts and develops photographic memory. On the physical level and in crystal therapy , hematite heals and recuperates, as well as regroup the forces within our organism after difficult times and procedures, such as anesthesia, invasive searches, stress and devastating moments of one's ego.

It helps in regeneration of the skin. Hematite is a powerful stone to extract negative energies from the body. While holding this stone in your hands, visualize the desired healing process and then put hematite on on top of the affected area or tissue. But what really puts hematite over all the other stones is the blood related problems. This is perfect stone for blood circulation problems, anemia, and bleeding. Likewise, it is very good for healing wounds and cuts. There are some basic measures of precaution related to hematite, but above all avoid contact with water.

Hematite can be charged and cleansed at the same time if put on top of rock crystals. Hematite stone itself can cleanse a number of other crystals and semi precious stones. An elixir made from hematite is not recommended. Better is to put several hematite stones in direct contact with your skin.

Due to its strength, combine it with some other crystals, such as for instance, rose quartz, herkimer diamond, rock crystal or others.

I have been designing jewelry for a few years and hematite is one of the few unisex stones. I love its appearance and the benefits. Thank you once again for the information of hematite! May your days be prosperous Ana says: Thank you I recently purchased a hematite ring and dint know how to clean it..

Pat says: When cleaning and charging hematite, why should we avoid water? Will it harm the stone or the wearer? Thank You sunny says: No, not the wearer, it could afect the stone.

As an iron based stone, it's better to avoid contact with water. Mineralologically, when put in contact with water, hematite forms a sort of interface - a very thin water layer at its surface. So, it won't really harm the stone, but probably it is not a good idea to clean it with water too often.

Upsided0wnducks says: Just so you know, true Hematite is not really that magnetic. If you searched for information about it at all you'd know this. Any "Hematite" that that is magnetic is fake. True Hematite will barely ever react to other hematite or a magnet.

Indeed, Hematite is one of the mineral with pronounced magnetic properties. You can see that easily by checking, for example, the hitchhikers guide to magnetism - that is, their chapter on magnetic minerals. Because we are now entering the field of complicated physics, I will only say without further elaboration that hematite is a canted antiferromagnet. You must have been perplexed by the fact that hematite does not show any apparent magnetic features, like magnetite or some ferromagnetic materials would.

But, I repeat, this does not mean that Hematite is not a magnetic material. Only its magnetism is more complex, and not that easily discernible by a non-expert.

Don Wilson says: I find all kinds of bulk magnetic hematite, that is in one place called hematine, and mentions that most magnetic hematite is really synthetic.

What is the truth. If you by the term magnetic consider only the behavior of strong bulky magnets, then yes, you are right. But hematite is also a magnetic material, exhibiting very interesting magnetic properties, such as for example anti-ferromagnetism.

Nevertheless, hematite belongs to the class of magnetic minerals. Julie says: Why is it that I can't wear hematite? My daughter gave me a necklace made of hematite and rose quartz. I wore it for two days when I began to notice that at the base of my skull was starting to get sore and swell the longer I wore it the more painful it became.

After four days I decided to take it off to see if it was the reason for the pain as soon as I took it off the pain began to recede. Can you tell me why this would happen? Anything you could tell me would be appreciated. Thank you. I usually wear it for a couple of hours a day only. It can be great for relieving stress and anxiety. However, the fact that it is an iron based stone, along with its weak magnetism, can pose a problem with some people and in some cases.

So, there is no rule here, you have to try each separate stone and crystal and see how they affect your body, mind and feelings. Usually, nothing bad happens, but there are always stones of incompatible energy, or at least temporary incompatible.

Jocelan Martell says: Yes, it is an interesting stone but my question was not answered. I wear my hematite ring all the time, even washing dishes and now it is dull.

How can it be shiny again? It gives excellent final touch on most moderately hard stones. Julie says: Thank you for getting back to me about this. I will try it for only a couple of hours and see how it works. The necklace also has rose quartz on it. I will let you know how it goes. It does not matter if it gets wet, but I would not let my hematite stones stay submerged in water for too long. It is an iron compound, and we all know what effect water can have on iron.

Cindy says: My question about hematite is a bizarre one and everyone looks at me strange when I explain this. Any time I wear anything hematite, the hematite actually pushes itself away from me. I have tried numerous bracelets and necklaces and have witnesses of them "flying" off my wrist.

Can anyone explain why this is happening? I am afraid that I cannot really comment on why this is happening to you. The first thought I had when I read your comment was an unusually strong bodily magnetism. Hopefully someone will know the answer. I can only ask if you have had similar experiences with other iron-based stones, like magnetite or pyrite? Both minerals are iron oxides, like hematite, but with different internal structures. Colleen says: I was recently at an exhibition, there was a booth featuring hematite.

The exhibitor told me of the healing properties of hematite and said the shower was the best way to clean the stone, yet the above article said not to use water on the stone. I am confused. Using water is something most people would do to cleanse hematite, anyway. There will be no apparent consequences to that cleansing technique, but still I would prefer using some of the other methods, if possible. Someone gave me a hematite necklace some years ago.

I didn't appreciate it at first because of lack of knowledge on gemstones and crystals. It's only today that I've worn it. Well, i believe, it has good effects on me.

I feel so light today despite the workloads and stressful situations. In your particular case, I would say it is worth trying - it certainly cannot do any harm. Samantha says: I have read that hematite is good for aiding in legal cases How would I go about cleansing and charging the stone for my husbands upcoming legal case.

You can charge it by holding the stone in your hands and employing your power of visualization. Then, you should carry it always with you. The size does not matter much, just make sure you have a real tumbled hematite, not some synthetic stone, such as hematine for example. Sue says: Whenever I wear hematite, I get a very energized feeling right away. At first I feel jittery, but then it is just a constant feeling of energy flowing through my body, especially in my chest area, and it can feel overwhelming at times.

I can only wear hematite for short periods of time. When I take the hematite off, the energized feeling lingers for quite some time too. I haven't worn hematite in quite some time, but today I made a hematite and bloodstone necklace for the Root Chakra, and sure enough, the energized feeling was overwhelming. It's amazing. It's like the hematite immediately opens up my energy centers It has to do with the energy centers - chakras.

Hematite possesses excellent grounding properties, meaning that it sort of cleanses the energy channels within our etheric body. As a result, the chakras begin to open, effectively contributing to the energized feeling you describe. Nelly says: Hi, I bought two Hematite's and they are the magnetic one's.

I am wondering if you can tell me what healing properties they have and how I can use them. They are small enough to put in the palm of your hands. All man made stones are considered relatively weak metaphysical stones. I dont know where to place it since some say it can give -ve impact sometimes. So I put it inside a cupboard. I also have pyrite, quartz cluster and huge amethyst geode. Pls, pls advice. Danny Swiatek says: After I started wearing my hematite stone I've noticed more positive energy in my life!

Aralya says: I just bought some hematite stones and they've been soaking in salt water for 24 hours, thinking I was doing the right think to clean them. Should I get some new ones and not use these since you say they shouldn't be put in water?

Does it modify or take their qualities and healing properties in any way? Since loose hematite stones are generally inexpensive, you might also consider replacing the stones you already have with a new set in case you intend to do something important with them. Amir jackson says: Hi, my name is Amir, I have a book about all the stones in the world, and it talks about them and their effects on the chakra system. I read in one of the earlier comments that someone was able to feel their energy better.

Working with stones, in a way, can certainly help to improve the ability to feel the energy of the chakras. This will ensure that your attention is turned inwards instead of outwards, thus increasing your sensitivity to the subtle energy flow that constantly goes on at the level of the etheric body.

You can do that but it is much more effective if you wear it only occasionally, when you feel the need to ground yourself or in order to release the possible accumulated negative energy.

I have a question about a hematite divining pendulum that I bought from Brasil. Some say that the horizontal swing is a "yes" and a vertical swing is a "no.

Is hematite reliable? You can and should ask your subconscious mind what direction represents "yes" and what direction represents "no" in your particular case. As far as I can tell, though, and in most of the cases, it is the clockwise rotation which means "yes", whereas the counter clockwise rotation is "no".

The horizontal or vertical swings give a sort of undefined reply. I am looking for a good grounding stone as I am up in the air most of the time, and have alot of negativity internally as well as in my environment.

Guilt, fear, depression, lack of energy to name a few. Ty in advance. This is a sort of prerequisite for any type of serious spiritual work, including working with crystals and stones. It is not an easy task, and it takes a lot of time, but it is a necessity. And the crystals are just tools capable of amplifying our own energy. If we send them negative energy they might amplify it and reflect it back on us.

For a start, make sure you are in a good mood whenever you approach your crystals, work with them or perform your metaphysical crystal practice. Al says: Thanks for your excellent web-site. The hematite bracelets I bought from amazon are like magnets and any iron object sticks to them.

Based on your description, these bracelets sound like hematine not hematite. Where can I find a true hematite bracelet? Thanks in advance sunnyray says: Hi Al I am sorry to hear about all this. Obviously, the only way to make sure that you are going to get a genuine hematite bracelet is purchasing it off-line. Try to find a reputable crystal store, and bring some iron pieces with you. Kei says: Hi, what I thought I was wearing hematite is not hematite, however it relives my pain in the body like shoulder pain!

Thank you for your information. Could you explain why? I am not a practicing wiccan. Gatis says: Hi, Sunnyray. I bought a hematite ring yesterday and i have been feeling better and better, it even helped me get rid of a rather unpleasant feeling in my foot. I was wearing the ring, but put on a silver cross with a silver chain on my neck.

All day i have been feeling slightly more tired than usually, i even had a loss of balance for a while. I was out the whole day, went to an underground lake sightseeing place, if that has any influence. And now, when i got home it was slightly harder to breath. Until i removed the silver cross and chain.

Why is that? Does hematite not like silver or is it the other way around? Why could this happen? Any advice or even ideas would be nice. Thank You in advance. As far as we can tell, the subject of mutual compatibility of various stones and metals is of very subjective nature, meaning that different individuals often react differently.

This may even change from one point in time to the next. This is no surprise, as our auric fields are living, breathing systems, affected by everything that surrounds us, including different crystals, stones and metals.

I hope this helps to a certain extent. All the best. Even in general we do not recommend extended use of hematite. If you want to use it a prolonged period of time, taking a break from time to time might be a good idea.

How true is this? How would i utilize it for this purpose? If the stone is not brittle, using sea salt should be fine. However, you don't want to put a porous stone that has lots of little holes or ridges think pyrite, hematite, etc.

Leave the stone in the water overnight and add dried sage, basil, or lavender to enhance the bath's cleansing effect.

Holding your crystal under running water is also a very effective cleaning method. As you do so, ask the Universe to remove all of its negativity. I usually imagine a ray of white light around the stone as I do this, cleaning it and filling it with wisdom. Certain crystals associated with purification like carnelian and clear quartz are thought to actually cleanse other stones.

Stack these stones on top of any crystals that need clearing, or keep them all in the same bag when you travel. On the next full moon , place any crystals you'd like to cleanse on your windowsill to soak up some of the lunation's refreshing energy.

Moon water is exactly what it sounds like: distilled water that has been left to charge under the energy of the full moon. There are many creative ways to use it, and soaking crystals—as long as they're not too porous! Visualization is the powerful practice of imagining that which you desire. The next time your crystal is in need of a refresh, hold it in your hands, close your eyes, and visualize a ray of cleansing light washing over it. Crystals get their power once they're "programmed," or dedicated to a specific purpose of your choosing.

The best time to do this is directly after you've cleared your stone. I've tried programming my crystals with intentions a few different ways but found the following the most effective:. Crystals can be fragile, so handling them with tender love and care is essential.

Some gemstones fade after prolonged exposure to sunlight, so when you're not using your crystals, keep them inside in a pouch or wrapped in a silk scarf to keep them safe. In order to get the most out of your crystals, you need to make sure they're clean and programmed with your intention.

With these techniques, you'll be ready to keep them in tip-top shape. Your FREE horoscope delivered daily. You are now subscribed Be on the lookout for a welcome email in your inbox! Allow the smoke to envelop the stone for about 30 seconds. Sound healing allows a single pitch or tone to wash over an area, bringing it into the same vibration as the tone. This can be accomplished using chanting , singing bowls, a tuning fork, or even a nice bell.

This method is ideal for collectors who have a large volume of crystals not easily inventoried or moved. Large quartz clusters, amethyst geodes, and selenite slabs can be great tools for clearing smaller stones. Place your stone directly inside or on top of any of these stones. Because these stones are typically smaller, you may need to have more than one on hand to successfully clear other stones. To get started, hold the stone in your dominant hand. Focus on your intention for a moment and deeply inhale through your nostrils.

Bring the stone closer to your face and exhale short, forceful breaths through the nose and onto the stone to bring the stone to its highest vibration. Although this is considered the safest way to clear stones, it can be intimidating for some. The more in tune you are with your sense of self, the easier it may be to redirect your energy to the stone you want to restore. Take a few minutes to ground and center your energy, then pick up your stone and visualize your hands filling with white, radiant light.

See this light surround the stone and feel it growing brighter in your hands. Envision the impurities flushing out of the stone, allowing the stone to shine brighter with renewed purpose. Although crystals are said to have innate healing properties, taking the time to set an intention for your stone can help you connect with its energy and restore your own sense of purpose.

You may feel comfortable holding the stone in your hand as you meditate, or placing it on your third eye.

You can also lay back and allow the stone to rest on the corresponding chakra , or area of body that you wish to work with. Speak to the stone — silently or verbally — and ask for assistance in working through your current endeavor. Thank the stone for its presence then spend a few minutes in meditation. Try lending it some of your own energy by speaking to it, singing to it, or sending it some vital life force energy through your breath.

A little interaction can go a long way! If you have plans outside, consider taking the stone out with you.