BLOODSTONE

One of the birthstones for March is bloodstone, and I have to admit that it's on of my favorite stones to work with.  Even though bloodstone looks like a jasper, it is actually classified as a Chacedony with a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.  the green in this stone comes from Chlorite and Pyroxene.  The red flecks come from iron oxide.

Like the month of March, bloodstone is a stone of duality and of transforming from one state to another.  As a green stone, it is a stone of earth, wealth, and luck.  As a stone associated with earth and nature, it is considered a grounding stone that is used to purify energetic fields, dispel negative influences and help bring balance.  Many have used this stone to encourage grounded self-worth and self assurance.  The flecks of red signify blood and heart.  It is a symbol of heroic sacrifice and selflessness for the common good.  It is a good stone for courage, endurance, and strength.  My bloodstone often has flecks of gold as well, which to me speaks o higher purpose.

This truly is a stone of balancing and integrating duality.  Abundance and sacrifice.  Life and death cycle.  Earth and spirit.  Practical and creative.  When I work with this special gem, I find it soothing.  Every part of my being relaxes into focused alignment.  While bloodstone never stays with me, I do act as a traveling companion, taking it to where it needs to be.  The stone and I work together to create a piece of jewelry with rustic beauty and subtle energy.