Keywords : Grounding, manifestation, making the spiritual physical
Element : Earth
Chakras : Root (1st), [for Hematite magnets : All]

Robert Simmons
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Hematite is the most effective of all stones for grounding oneself in the body and the physical world. It can counteract spaciness and confusion, helping one to see practical concerns and move forward with useful action. Hematite can be used to balance the auric field and align the chakras. It pulls stray energies down through the meridian system to the root chakra.

Manifestation is one of the most common problems for spiritually oriented people. Many do not realize that it is not enough to travel to the higher realms and experience expanded awareness. One goal, perhaps the primary one, of human evolution, is to bring the energies of the etheric realms into manifestation here in the physical plane. Hematite, as the pre-eminant grounding stone, is an ideal tool in this work. On the everyday level, carrying or wearing a Hematite can assist one in bringing ones dreams and aspirations into reality and in learning the difference between a true vision and a fantasy.

Hematite harmonizes with other grounding stones such as Black Tourmaline, Smokey Quartz, Obsidian and Jet, as well as Tibetan Black Quartz, Herkimer Quartz 'Diamonds', Moldavite and Libyan Gold Tektite. For root chakra activation, combining Hematite with Cuprite, Ruby or Zincite will work well. Phenacite is a good aid for visioning what one wishes to manifest from the higher realms into the physical world.

Naisha Ahsian
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Hematite is a stone of manifest union between Spirit and the world. It's frequency is that of over-arching resonance field that contains the polarities of Light and Dark, positive and negative, Higher Self and Shadow Self, soul and body. Hematite brings the highest frequency into the range of physicality, so we can manifest our highest purpose through our physical existance. This is not a stone for escape to the outer edges of experience. It is, instead, a stone of integration - bringing all experience into a cohesive whole. Its energy demands that one be grounded and connected to the Soul of the Earth, as well as ones own Soul force. Only through this dynamic grounding enlightenment can the highest frequencies be brought to earth.

Hematite encompasses both male and female polarities - the yin and the yang - creating a balanced energy that contains the opposite within the whole. This is a powerful model for humanity at this time. How can we move away from polarization and towards unity ? Hematite assists us in resonating with that reality and finding it within.

Spiritual - Hematite teaches of the resolution of polarities, the balancing of opposites and the manifestation of Light. It is a strongly grounding stone, assisting one in carrying very high frequency energies while still remaining connected to the earth and ones body.

Emotional - Hematite can help one see the silver lining on every dark cloud and the light at the end of every tunnel. It lends one strength, courage and fortitude for moving through adversity. It is a powerful stone to use when one is seeking to integrate the shadow self.

Physical - Hematite is excellent for energetic support of recovery from any ailment of the blood and blood production within bone marrow. It can work as a strengthener for the liver and can assist in the detoxification process.

Affirmation - Through my body, I ground the energies of the Light realms of this world.