About Bloodstone
Bloodstone was believed to stop bleeding and give strength. It is used for courage, vitality and healing.
Historically associated with physical strength and stopping bleeding (symbolically).
History & folklore
Medieval Christian legend said bloodstone formed when the blood of Christ fell onto green jasper at the crucifixion. It was carved into images of martyrs. Ancient warriors carried it to stop bleeding in battle.
Correspondences
- Traditional uses
- Courage, vitality, healing
- Colour
- Dark green with red flecks
- Hardness
- 6.5–7 (Mohs)
- Element
- Earth / Fire
- Chakra
- Root & heart
- Best day
- Saturday or Thursday
- Moon phase
- Waxing moon — for drawing things toward you
- Intentions
- Courage, Healing
Ways to work with it
- Carry it for courage and stamina.
- Keep it by your bed as you recover from illness.
- Use it in a healing ritual.
Where it comes from
Bloodstone comes from India, Brazil and Australia. It is a dark green chalcedony with red spots of iron oxide.
Care & safety
Durable and water-safe.
Spells to try
Pairs well with
RhodochrositeSelf-love, compassion, emotional healing
RhodoniteEmotional healing, forgiveness, love
AmazoniteCommunication, courage, calm
TurquoiseProtection, healing, communicationCorrespondences are traditional associations gathered from folk practice and modern craft books. They vary between sources, and they are not medical advice. Read our editorial approach.